Critics at Anime News Network were more critical, stating the plot relied on "boring tropes" and that the "double homicide" backstory was glossed over too quickly.
Episode 47 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled , serves as the conclusion to the Byakuya Gang arc. It primarily focuses on the emotional and physical confrontation between Shikadai Nara and his friend Ryōgi. Plot Overview Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 47
Shikadai attempts to convince Ryōgi that he is being manipulated by Gekkō. In response, Gekkō uses a cursed seal and Ice Release to control Ryōgi, forcing him to fight his friend. Critics at Anime News Network were more critical,
Naruto Next Generations 1×47 Review: The Figure I Want to Be Plot Overview Shikadai attempts to convince Ryōgi that
Boruto and Shikadai chase the Byakuya Gang leader, Gekkō, and Ryōgi onto a moving train after they steal a scroll from Katasuke's research center.