: Boruto is the only one who realizes Kawaki is missing, as he can sense Kawaki's presence due to their shared Otsutsuki resonance (Karma). He secretly follows him into the woods outside the village.

: Kawaki uses a "shadow clone" bait-and-switch to fool the sensory ninja guarding him.

: In a moment of desperation, Kawaki offers to surrender himself to Code if Code promises to spare Naruto and the Leaf Village.

The episode centers on Kawaki’s internal struggle as he feels the weight of the threat posed by Code. Despite being under constant surveillance by Konoha's Sensory Unit, Kawaki manages to suppress his chakra signature—a feat that shocks even seasoned shinobi—to slip out of the village undetected.

: The dubbed version of this episode features high-intensity performances as Boruto confronts Code for the first time.

: Episode 290 was part of the final run of Part 1, which officially concluded with Episode 293 in March 2023. Boruto Episode 290 Dub Analysis and Highlights | TikTok

: This episode adapts Chapter 61 of the Boruto manga.

: This episode highlights Kawaki’s tactical brilliance and his unique ability to hide his "presence," which becomes a major plot point later in the series.