
The chapter opens with Inojin’s intensive training under Koji, revealing that he has mastered an evolved variation of the Mind Transmission Technique.
This upgrade is crucial for one reason: it allows him to detect Mamushi, a foe capable of erasing chakra signatures and moving unseen.
Koji states that Inojin’s progress is remarkable considering the short time frame. Yet Inojin insists he is doing it not for himself, but for his village — and for Himawari.
Even so, Inojin has not fully warmed up to Boruto, and Boruto responds sharply to his remarks, hinting that his patience is thin.
The new jutsu works by linking minds and converting them into “receivers,” detecting vibrations in the environment — something even top-tier sensory ninjutsu cannot achieve.
This becomes the first major power boost of Inojin’s career and places him in a mission that could determine whether Konoha collapses or survives.
Elsewhere, Kobu interrogates Mitsuki about Boruto’s escape, while Sai observes through the Sensor Team.
Kobu’s approach leaves little room for doubt, and his distrust hints that Shikamaru’s covert involvement may be close to exposure.
This scene emphasizes the political chaos in the Hidden Leaf: trust is fading, fear is driving decisions, and Boruto’s name carries the greatest stigma in the village.