Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: 1г—39 -

: During a battle with Log, Mitsuki discovers that Log is actually an older version of himself—another artificial clone created by Orochimaru.

This episode is unique because it adapts a one-shot manga by original series creator , titled " Naruto Gaiden: The Road Illuminated by the Full Moon ". Critics from Anime News Network praised the episode for its philosophical depth and for humanizing Orochimaru as a parent. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: 1Г—39

: Orochimaru informs Mitsuki that he is his "parent" and that they must retrieve Mitsuki’s stolen memories from a mysterious ninja named Log . : During a battle with Log, Mitsuki discovers

: Inside the stolen scroll, Mitsuki finds a photo of Boruto Uzumaki . : Orochimaru informs Mitsuki that he is his

: Frustrated, Mitsuki snaps and activates his Sage Transformation for the first time. He rejects both paths, steals the scroll Orochimaru was after, and chooses to forge his own destiny. The Resolution

The write-up for , titled " The Path Lit by the Full Moon " (originally aired December 27, 2017), focuses on the origin story of Mitsuki and the revelation of his true identity. Plot Overview