Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 280 Here

Kiseru Ganko, previously suspected of being a traitor, is revealed to be an undercover ANBU operative investigating Kara.

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

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. Kiseru Ganko, previously suspected of being a traitor,

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: Boruto manages to convince Ouga to find a new reason to live

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.