The episode focuses on Boruto's final confrontation within Ouga’s twisted experiment. Key developments include:
Kiseru Ganko, previously suspected of being a traitor, is revealed to be an undercover ANBU operative investigating Kara. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 280
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. The episode focuses on Boruto's final confrontation within
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. Boruto realizes that the entire maze and the
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
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.