: Mugino shares his origin as a war orphan kidnapped and trained as an assassin. He recounts a mission where he was sent to kill the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi . Instead of retaliating, Hiruzen showed him kindness, eventually granting him Leaf Village citizenship.
: Many reviewers note that the episode heavily foreshadows Mugino’s fate through his lack of possessions, his request for Boruto to watch his turtle, and his refusal to believe a fortune teller’s prophecy. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Dub) Episode 180
: The episode highlights the difference between Boruto’s era of peace and the era of war that shaped Mugino. : Mugino shares his origin as a war
: While in the village, Boruto finds Mugino fleeing from restaurant owners because he cannot pay his bill. Boruto ends up paying Mugino's debt with his entire paycheck. : Many reviewers note that the episode heavily
, titled " The Assassin, Mugino ," is a significant character-building episode that shifts the focus to Mugino's tragic past before the series transitions into the high-stakes Vessel Arc. Plot Summary
: The episode ends on an ominous note as Konohamaru and Mugino depart for an urgent mission to investigate a crashed airship, leaving Boruto in charge of Team 7. Key Themes and Symbols