Boruto manages to convince Ouga to find a new reason to live. She releases everyone from the Genjutsu and disappears, while the survivors are safely recovered by Konoha forces. Critical Reception Fan and critic opinions on this episode were largely mixed:
The true mastermind is revealed to be Ouga , the eighth Inner member of Kara. She created the labyrinth to find "human desire" after losing her own will to live due to Amado's cybernetic modifications. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 280
Watch the key highlights and scenes from Boruto Episode 280 below: Boruto manages to convince Ouga to find a new reason to live
Many viewers praised the unexpected plot twists involving Kiseru's identity and the Genjutsu revelation, noting it was a solid conclusion to an "anime-only" arc. She created the labyrinth to find "human desire"
The episode focuses on Boruto's final confrontation within Ouga’s twisted experiment. Key developments include: