Some critics found the resolution underwhelming, citing a lack of high-stakes consequences since no one actually died, and criticized the pacing as "nothing special" for a milestone episode.
Many viewers praised the unexpected plot twists involving Kiseru's identity and the Genjutsu revelation, noting it was a solid conclusion to an "anime-only" arc. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 280
Boruto realizes that the entire maze and the deaths of the other participants were a massive Genjutsu simulation . Those who "died" in the game are actually still alive but in a comatose state. Some critics found the resolution underwhelming, citing a
Kiseru Ganko, previously suspected of being a traitor, is revealed to be an undercover ANBU operative investigating Kara. Those who "died" in the game are actually
The episode focuses on Boruto's final confrontation within Ouga’s twisted experiment. Key developments include:
Watch the key highlights and scenes from Boruto Episode 280 below:
Boruto manages to convince Ouga to find a new reason to live. She releases everyone from the Genjutsu and disappears, while the survivors are safely recovered by Konoha forces. Critical Reception Fan and critic opinions on this episode were largely mixed: