Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (dub) Episode 178 Apr 2026

Title: "Our Fathers' Example" Release Date (Dub): September 6, 2022

A mysterious visitor arrives in Konoha: Ao , the former right-hand man to the Fifth Mizukage. Long thought dead after the same blast that killed Shikamaru and Ino's fathers, Ao reveals he survived through a miracle and years of grueling rehabilitation using Scientific Ninja Tools provided by Katasuke Tono. Key Character Highlights Role in Episode Shikamaru Nara Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Dub) Episode 178

The episode contrasts the "legendary" status of the war heroes with the very human, finite pain felt by their children. Title: "Our Fathers' Example" Release Date (Dub): September

Briefly bonds with Ao, unaware of the veteran shinobi's complicated future. Briefly bonds with Ao, unaware of the veteran

The final scene shows Ao catching a falling leaf with his mechanical hand, a subtle hint at his restored combat abilities and his mysterious connection to the organization Kara . Why it Matters

Delivers a moving speech at the cemetery, emphasizing that the current peace is a gift from the fallen.

This episode serves as a heavy emotional bridge between the Naruto Shippuden legacy and the unfolding Kara arc in Boruto . It focuses on grief, closure, and the weight of the "next generation" mantle.