Boruto: Ikemoto releases key visual for a new arc

A new key visual has been released for an upcoming arc that will begin next month (Image via Masashi Kishimoto/Ukyo Kodachi, Shueisha, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
A new key visual has been released for an upcoming arc that will begin next month (Image via Masashi Kishimoto/Ukyo Kodachi, Shueisha, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations fans weren't pleased that the manga series is going on a break. This is because of how the plot was progressing, focusing on Code. The series takes about a month to release a chapter, and a month-long break wasn't ideal.

Despite that, there is some good news. A source informed the fanbase about one of the upcoming episodes focusing on Himawari becoming a ninja. According to the image making its rounds on the internet, episode 261 will mark the beginning of an arc called Kawaki: Himawari Ninja School, which will be aired next month. Let's look at all the details about this announcement and see how the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations fanbase reacted to the news.

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Boruto: Episode 261 marks the beginning of a new arc, and Ikemoto released a key visual for the same

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations episode 261 will kickstart a new arc called Kawaki: Himawari Ninja School. Episode 261 will be released on August 7, 2022 and the latest episodes will be available on Crunchyroll. Fans also got a glimpse of what they could expect in this arc since Mikio Ikemoto drew the critical visual as well. In that poster, we can see Kawaki and Himawari standing next to each other.

The entire fanbase had a lot to say about this. While no information regarding the length of the arc has been released, fans hope this arc isn't longer than three to five episodes. This could be refreshing before things get dire.

Fans were upset about the manga taking a break because Code had his limiters removed. The story is getting closer to the time skip, which is something that all the fans want to watch. They want to understand why Konoha was destroyed and Kawaki fighting against Boruto.

Fans hope this arc will feature character development for both Himawari and Kawaki. Fans also hope that this arc's development reflects in the series' upcoming chapters. While fans might hope for this, it seems pretty unlikely.

In the critical visual, fans believe that Kawaki looks good in his new outfit and hope that the arc doesn't disappoint them.

Fans are excited to see Himawari become a strong shinobi in the Boruto series. One of the fans also mentioned that she might beat up any kid that attempts to bully her, much like her grandmother, Kushina Uzumaki. While fans are excited about this arc, most are looking forward to the arc focusing more on Code.