Reviewers noted that the episode highlighted the advancement of technology in the Shinobi world, showing how travel between villages has changed since the original series. However, some fans criticized the episode's writing, specifically feeling that Sasuke was "nerfed" to allow Boruto a more central role in the conflict.
Episode 120 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled aired on August 18, 2019, and serves as the premiere for the One-Tail Escort Arc (also known as the Urashiki Arc). The episode follows Boruto Uzumaki as he abandons his family holiday plans to track down his mentor, Sasuke Uchiha, in the Land of Wind. Plot Summary
Desperate for training, Boruto sneaks out of the village and takes a freight train toward the Hidden Sand Village. Along the way, he is rescued from heatstroke by a young girl named Isago and helps her father protect their land from bandits.
Urashiki reveals his intent to harvest chakra from both Sasuke and Gaara before a "main event," leaving Gaara and Boruto to face the Ōtsutsuki threat alone. Reception and Themes
