After escaping the barrier in the previous episode, Team 7 is immediately intercepted by , the second eldest of the Haze quadruplets. Determined to buy time for his brother Asaka to escape with the Hashirama Cell , Hiruga activates a forbidden sacrificial jutsu—a tar-like sludge that immobilizes both himself and the Konoha shinobi.
This jutsu creates a "sinkhole" effect: the closer an object is to Hiruga, the faster it sinks. It becomes clear that Hiruga is fully prepared to die to ensure the success of their mission, a mindset that deeply confuses Boruto. Clashing Ideals: Great Nations vs. Struggling Lands Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Dub) Episode 165
: Rather than simply fighting back, Boruto shows significant character development by attempting to understand the trauma the Haze ninjas faced as orphans. He recognizes the tragedy of "unnecessary sacrifice" and tries to convince Hiruga that they can find a different way. Key Plot Developments After escaping the barrier in the previous episode,
Sacrifice and Survival: A Deep Dive into Boruto Episode 165 The continues to raise the stakes in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , and Episode 165 , titled "The Quadruplets' Duty," delivers a heavy dose of emotional conflict and philosophical debate. The English dubbed version of this episode is available to stream on Hulu, which added a large batch of dubbed episodes in June 2024. The Deadly Stand-Off It becomes clear that Hiruga is fully prepared