Boruto: Naruto Next Generations - Episode 120

After intercepting a message from Sasuke's hawk, Boruto learns that his mentor is heading to a specific location in the Land of Wind to investigate Urashiki Ōtsutsuki .

Urashiki reveals his intent to harvest chakra from both Sasuke and Gaara before a "main event," leaving Gaara and Boruto to face the Ōtsutsuki threat alone. Reception and Themes Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 120

Upon finally reaching the designated coordinates, Boruto discovers Sasuke and the Kazekage, Gaara , engaged in a fierce battle against Urashiki. Key Moments and Conflict After intercepting a message from Sasuke's hawk, Boruto

Desperate for training, Boruto sneaks out of the village and takes a freight train toward the Hidden Sand Village. Along the way, he is rescued from heatstroke by a young girl named Isago and helps her father protect their land from bandits. Key Moments and Conflict Desperate for training, Boruto

The battle takes a dire turn when Urashiki uses a mysterious fishing rod weapon to steal a massive amount of Sasuke's chakra.

Reviewers noted that the episode highlighted the advancement of technology in the Shinobi world, showing how travel between villages has changed since the original series. However, some fans criticized the episode's writing, specifically feeling that Sasuke was "nerfed" to allow Boruto a more central role in the conflict.