A Wound That Never Healsboruto: Naruto Next Gen... | 2026 Edition |

: Team 7 is tasked by the Konoha Police Force to investigate a series of mysterious nighttime attacks on former shinobi in the village.

: While on patrol, Mitsuki is distracted because his pet cat, Mikazuki , has gone missing after their return from Kirigakure.

: Mitsuki eventually finds Mikazuki being cared for by a girl who calls the cat " Niboshi ". She found the cat injured and took it to a vet. A Wound That Never HealsBoruto: Naruto Next Gen...

: Mikazuki plays a pivotal role in the resolution by jumping on Daizen and scratching his chest, removing a disguise to reveal a hidden scar that proved his identity. Key Themes and Analysis

The episode explores how past trauma can restrict a person's future, a concept referred to in the series as "shackles of the past". : Team 7 is tasked by the Konoha

: Characters like the "Rainy Day Killer" and the victims' family members struggle with a sense of duty to fulfill revenge for past events.

: This story highlights Mitsuki's maturing empathy. He chooses to let the girl keep Mikazuki for a time, even knowing he might face administrative punishment for withholding information about the suspects, prioritizing the emotional well-being of others over strict adherence to rules. She found the cat injured and took it to a vet

: Mikazuki (the cat) serves as a contrast to the human characters; unlike the humans burdened by history, the cat lives in the present, indifferent to whatever happened in its past. Watching "A Wound That Never Heals"