Twitter fans of Boruto were blown away with the release of episode 223, and the episode definitely lived up to fans' expectations.Anime Nation@AnimeNation_Yt#BORUTO Thanks to all the staff that worked on episode 223.6:27 PM · Nov 7, 2021384#BORUTO Thanks to all the staff that worked on episode 223. https://t.co/aAN7u0QjzMThe final round of the Chunin exams have begun, but Boruto and Mitsuki are nowhere to be found. But all that shifts to the back of fans' minds as the fight between Inojin and Houki intensifies, with viewers hyping both up as each tries to tip the scales in their favor.What Twitter has to say about Boruto episode 223Episode 223 of the series gut-punched fans with nostalgia as Houki appears to be the spitting image of a young Kakashi. The young ninja idolizes the sixth Hokage Hatake Kakashi, dressing like the original Team Seven's beloved mentor and even training as ANBU under Sai.ESCA🎩GIFs🔩Boruto@xvnauf7:31 PM · Nov 7, 202112116https://t.co/ss4IcbituhThe match was intense and evenly matched, with Inojin and Houki perfectly laying down their cards as per the situation demanded. Though powerful, Houki seemed to be the underdog in the fight. With Inojin being equipped with both his parents' signature techniques, a lot of fans were rooting for Houki over the little blond shinobi.Skully☠️@UzBoltWaaait a second….We all just sped past the fact that he’s good enough at earth style to fill up the entire arena. And wasn’t phased. His chakra levels must be crazy#BORUTO5:02 PM · Nov 7, 202184951Waaait a second….We all just sped past the fact that he’s good enough at earth style to fill up the entire arena. And wasn’t phased. His chakra levels must be crazy#BORUTO https://t.co/2WnpWOJ5aoAlthough, it might have had something to do with people's bias towards Kakashi sensei as well.KΛПΣ @hurrikane_sznKAKASHI, HOUKI’S ICON 😭#Boruto223 #BORUTO3:50 PM · Nov 7, 20211980190KAKASHI, HOUKI’S ICON 😭#Boruto223 #BORUTO https://t.co/eCshK2Pg2rJust when it seemed like Inojin was taking the win, Houki used his trump card and proved he was most worthy of becoming a chunin. And fans on Twitter seemed to like the plot twist a lot if the overwhelming number of tweets cheering for Houki were anything to go by.Abdul Zoldyck@Abdul_S17Houki wins! He broke out of the mind transfer jutsu. #Boruto2:24 PM · Nov 7, 20212669256Houki wins! He broke out of the mind transfer jutsu. #Boruto https://t.co/qgDd4XK1YTMeanwhile, Boruto and Mitsuki's absence during the chunin exam final sets the stage for the possibility of a new threat. Twitter users can't get enough of the dynamic duo as they gave chase to the shady characters who seemed to have abducted Amado.ボルサラ🥗🔩@borusaramomentsSarada worried about Boruto and Mitsuki in the chunin exams breaks my heart 🥺♥️ #BORUTO8:24 PM · Nov 7, 202187688Sarada worried about Boruto and Mitsuki in the chunin exams breaks my heart 🥺♥️ #BORUTO https://t.co/rwLY1R9U3eSluccii🥤@slucciiiYou gotta love Boruto and Mitsuki’s double kick dynamic entry 🥋🥋#BORUTO3:05 PM · Nov 7, 202193085You gotta love Boruto and Mitsuki’s double kick dynamic entry 🥋🥋#BORUTO https://t.co/VypRxSffftThe animation for episode 223 is top-notch, and with the not-so-subtle clues left all around, fans are anticipating something big..@901SlightDon’t tell me Boruto and Mitsuki got trapped ☠️12:48 PM · Nov 7, 202174926Don’t tell me Boruto and Mitsuki got trapped ☠️ https://t.co/3P20I0FJOlAbdul Zoldyck@Abdul_S17By far my favourite scene from the episode, SP bringing in Yoshifumi Sasahara (Assistant Director of Akudama Drive) - a true visionary, who knows what he wants & how to achieve it. The houki ink morphing cut was the cherry on top, brilliant Episode. #Boruto4:57 PM · Nov 7, 202167185By far my favourite scene from the episode, SP bringing in Yoshifumi Sasahara (Assistant Director of Akudama Drive) - a true visionary, who knows what he wants & how to achieve it. The houki ink morphing cut was the cherry on top, brilliant Episode. #Boruto https://t.co/gcE8ALI8jiAll in all, episode 223 is everything it promised to be and more, and fans agree. Houki definitely stole the show and hopefully will continue to do so. Fans were also pleasantly surprised to see Kawaki in the stands.Abdul Zoldyck@Abdul_S17Kawaki in the audience🤩. #Boruto2:09 PM · Nov 7, 2021101086Kawaki in the audience🤩. #Boruto https://t.co/rOYcgMGjcMIs Amado really in trouble or have Boruto and Mitsuki fallen into a trap? What can Amado be planning?Abdul Zoldyck@Abdul_S17A mission to rescue amado?! But it seems like amado is planing something 🤔 #Boruto2:12 PM · Nov 7, 2021103397A mission to rescue amado?! But it seems like amado is planing something 🤔 #Boruto https://t.co/c8YtKKqCW6These are the questions the fans on Twitter are asking and are awaiting the next episode intently.