: Boruto struggles with the fact that their enemies are willing to die for their mission. He tries to reason with Hiruga, arguing that their lives are worth more than a piece of stolen DNA, mirroring Naruto's own empathetic approach to enemies.
: The veteran ninja Mugino reinforces the harsh reality of their mission, contrasting Boruto's idealism with the pragmatic duty of a shinobi. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 165
: Following Yuuga's sacrifice in the previous episode, his younger brother Hiruga steps forward. He uses a forbidden "Life-Exchange" jutsu to trap Boruto and his teammates in a muddy barrier. : Boruto struggles with the fact that their