Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 280 -

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.

Boruto realizes that the entire maze and the deaths of the other participants were a massive Genjutsu simulation . Those who "died" in the game are actually still alive but in a comatose state.

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

Kiseru Ganko, previously suspected of being a traitor, is revealed to be an undercover ANBU operative investigating Kara.

Episode 280 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled , serves as the climactic finale to the Labyrinth Game arc (also known as the Ouga's Maze arc). Plot Summary Many viewers praised the unexpected plot twists involving

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:

Some critics found the resolution underwhelming, citing a lack of high-stakes consequences since no one actually died, and criticized the pacing as "nothing special" for a milestone episode. The true mastermind is revealed to be Ouga

The episode focuses on Boruto's final confrontation within Ouga’s twisted experiment. Key developments include: