Episode 139 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled originally aired on January 12, 2020 . This episode shifts the focus away from the main cast to highlight Team 40 , a squad specializing in sealing and restraint techniques. Plot Summary

: Her teammates, Tsuru Itoi and Doshu Goetsu , struggle with their fear of her unpredictable power, leading to a breakdown in team cohesion.

The story centers on , a former classmate of Boruto who is possessed by a powerful summoning beast.

: The legendary interrogation specialist Ibiki Morino is assigned as their new leader. He initially suggests disbanding the team to use Enko's unique "terror" for interrogation purposes, believing her teammates cannot overcome their fear.

: During a mission to find a lost pet, Enko loses control of her beast, going into a berserk state that sends her team's sensei to the hospital.

: While largely a standalone character-building episode, it served as a bridge into the Mujina Bandits Arc , which began shortly after in Episode 141.

: A teammate who uses her hair in sealing techniques. Doshu Goetsu : A teammate who uses specialized restraints. Production and Significance