Outside the village, Kawaki is eventually cornered by Code. The power dynamic is immediately lopsided:
: In a moment of desperation, Kawaki offers to surrender himself to Code if Code promises to spare Naruto and the Leaf Village. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 290
: Episode 290 transitions from the slower-paced village life into the high-stakes, fast-paced action of the manga-canon "Code's Invasion" storyline. Production Context Outside the village, Kawaki is eventually cornered by Code
: Episode 290 was part of the final run of Part 1, which officially concluded with Episode 293 in March 2023. Boruto Episode 290 Dub Analysis and Highlights | TikTok Production Context : Episode 290 was part of
: This episode highlights Kawaki’s tactical brilliance and his unique ability to hide his "presence," which becomes a major plot point later in the series.
: Code reveals his plan to avenge Isshiki Otsutsuki by cultivating a Divine Tree to consume the planet's chakra.