Episode 71 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled originally aired on August 30, 2018. It serves as a pivotal bridge between the Chunin Exams and the Mitsuki's Disappearance Arc, focusing on philosophical themes of willpower and identity. Plot Overview
The episode opens with Mitsuki having his first dream—a memory of when Orochimaru and Log tried to sway him. He begins questioning if his thoughts are truly his own or just "imprinted" like a baby chick, setting the stage for his upcoming desertion of the village. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 71
The episode ends on a cliffhanger: Mitsuki returns home and receives a mysterious letter. In the final moments, he is seen leaving the Hidden Leaf Village after seemingly attacking two guards and discarding his forehead protector, marking the official start of the . The Hardest Rock in the World | Narutopedia | Fandom Episode 71 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ,