Boruto- Naruto Next Generations Episode 104 Guide

Episode 104 is essential viewing, not just for Boruto fans, but for anyone interested in anime as a medium for ethical storytelling. It proves that in the world of ninjas, the sharpest weapon is not a Rasengan, but a quiet decision to say, “I believe in you, even when you are wrong.”

While searching the riverbank, Boruto finds a young, scruffy boy named Tentō (not to be confused with the Daimyo’s son from earlier episodes). Tentō is hiding a scraped knee and a broken chain. Boruto pieces together the truth: Tentō, desperate to visit his sick mother in the hospital on the other side of the village, stole the bicycle. The old woman had left it unlocked. Tentō panicked, crashed, and fled. Mitsuki, witnessing the accident, did not report Tentō. Instead, he picked up the broken bike, returned it to the scene, and stood silently as the police arrested him. He took the blame to protect a stranger. Boruto- Naruto Next Generations Episode 104

Boruto, acting as Mitsuki’s unofficial defense, attempts to prove his friend’s innocence. He investigates the crime scene and interviews witnesses. The evidence is stacked against Mitsuki: the bike was found near his apartment, and a witness saw a pale figure with light hair near the shed. Boruto refuses to believe Mitsuki is a thief but struggles to find a counter-argument. Episode 104 is essential viewing, not just for

For Boruto, this episode solidifies his leadership style. Unlike Naruto, who inspired enemies to change, Boruto inspires friends to be braver. He doesn’t change Tentō’s heart with a speech; he changes the situation by sharing the punishment. Boruto pieces together the truth: Tentō, desperate to