Boruto- Naruto Next Generations Episode 122 -

Episode 122 isn’t a major manga canon event, but it’s a must-watch for fans of the old guard. Watching Boruto and Shinki awkwardly hold puppet strings while Kankuro watches from the ground, smiling—that’s the essence of Boruto . It’s not about surpassing the old heroes. It’s about .

This is where the episode shines. , now a seasoned leader, steps up. But Yōdo isn’t just any enemy; he knows every trick in the Sand’s book. In a shocking turn, Kankuro is gravely wounded while protecting the children. The Heart of the Episode: Legacy With Kankuro down and Shinki’s iron sand neutralized, the battlefield looks grim. But Kankuro, bleeding but defiant, does something brilliant. He doesn’t just fight—he teaches . He gives Boruto and Shinki his two remaining puppets: Karasu (Crow) and Kuroari (Black Ant) – the very puppets once used by Sasori and later passed to Kankuro by Chiyo. Boruto- Naruto Next Generations Episode 122

👇 Catch Boruto: Naruto Next Generations every Sunday on Crunchyroll, Hulu, or Funimation. Episode 122 isn’t a major manga canon event,

The Mujina Bandits arc may be over, but Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 122, titled proves that the aftermath can be just as thrilling. This episode shifts focus from the flashy science of Katasuke’s tools back to the old-school arts of Sunagakure: puppet mastery . It’s about

While Shinki effortlessly handles the small fry, the real threat appears: , a vengeful puppeteer wielding the “Steel Spider” – a puppet designed specifically to counter iron sand.

Kankuro whispers, “Sasori of the Red Sand... your art lives on,” as Boruto and Shinki finish the fight.

If you thought puppets were just Kankuro’s gimmick, think again. Episode 122 delivers emotional weight, tactical combat, and a beautiful passing of the torch. The episode kicks off with Boruto, Shinki, and their teams returning from the failed prison escape. But peace is short-lived. A rogue puppeteer from the Shirogane Clan (a family long-obsessed with surpassing Suna’s legendary Sasori) unleashes a horde of deadly puppets upon the village.