Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 280 -

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:

Episode 280 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled , serves as the climactic finale to the Labyrinth Game arc (also known as the Ouga's Maze arc). Plot Summary Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 280

The episode focuses on Boruto's final confrontation within Ouga’s twisted experiment. Key developments include: Boruto manages to convince Ouga to find a new reason to live

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. Plot Summary The episode focuses on Boruto's final

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.

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

Watch the key highlights and scenes from Boruto Episode 280 below: