The animation received mixed to negative reviews, with some viewers describing the framerate as distracting and lower in quality compared to other major arcs.
: In a major twist, Sasuke’s "friend" and cellmate, Jiji , reveals himself to be an antagonist working with Director Zansul. He stabs Sakura with a poisoned kunai—the same poison used on Sasuke by Meno—and steals the Ultra Particles. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episodio 285
Boruto Episode 285 , titled serves as the penultimate chapter of the Sasuke Retsuden adaptation. While it delivers crucial plot progression, it has divided fans due to significant deviations from the original light novel and perceived "nerfing" of major characters. Plot Breakdown & Key Reveals The animation received mixed to negative reviews, with
While some enjoyed the relationship building between Sasuke and Sakura, others found the "awkward hug" scene from Jiji to be cringe-worthy and a poor replacement for more meaningful romantic scenes present in the novel. Boruto Episode 285 , titled serves as the
: Sasuke and Sakura finally identify the location of the Ultra Particles after Sasuke finds a clue from a cellmate and Sakura deciphers the "Map of the Heavens" through a game called Star Lines.