Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 96 -

, titled " Blood, Sweat, and Namida ," is a character-driven episode that focuses on the growth and training of Namida Suzumeno from Team 15. Plot Summary

While some viewers initially dismissed it as a filler episode focused on minor characters, many found it to be a fun and essential piece of development for the supporting cast of Konoha. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 96

The episode begins with a mission where Team 15 (Namida, Wasabi Izuno, and Sumire Kakei) faces off against the Garakuta Gang. Namida's signature —a high-pitched sonic scream—successfully neutralizes the enemy but also accidentally incapacitates her teammates and the merchants they were supposed to protect. , titled " Blood, Sweat, and Namida ,"

: Fans appreciated seeing Hanabi's role as a teacher, contrasting her supportive style with the strict upbringing she and Hinata faced. : By the end of the episode, rather

: Namida struggles with standard Water Release, as her emotional state often disrupts her chakra control.

: By the end of the episode, rather than abandoning her natural talent, Namida learns to refine it through better chakra control.