Boruto: Naruto Next Generations - Episode 287 -

Back in Konoha, Shikamaru and Sai confirm that the mysterious marks found near the village belong to Code. Kawaki warns Boruto that Code is uniquely dangerous because he possesses a "White Karma"—a power that grants him the strength of an Ōtsutsuki even though he cannot serve as a vessel. Key Character Introductions and Developments

The two brothers-in-arms discuss their looming threats. While Boruto takes Amado's medication to slow his "Otsutsukification," Kawaki remains fixated on protecting Naruto at all costs. Critical Reception

The episode follows the immediate aftermath of Isshiki Ōtsutsuki’s death. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations - Episode 287

This episode establishes Code as the primary antagonist. He is revealed to be "special" among the Kara Inners, possessing power that potentially surpasses even Jigen now that his limiters are the focus of his quest.

Episode 287 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled aired on February 12, 2023. It is a critical turning point in the series, marking the beginning of the Code's Assault Arc and the return to manga-canon content after a long period of anime-original episodes. Plot Overview Back in Konoha, Shikamaru and Sai confirm that

The vanishing soul of Isshiki addresses Code , the final active Inner member of Kara. Isshiki instructs Code to carry on the Ōtsutsuki legacy by cultivating the God Tree and becoming a celestial being himself.

The episode concludes with Code awakening Eida , a powerful cyborg created by Amado who was supposed to have been destroyed by Boro. Her introduction shifts the power balance of the series significantly. While Boruto takes Amado's medication to slow his

To achieve this, Code must feed either Boruto or Kawaki—both of whom possess Ōtsutsuki data—to the Ten-Tails to produce a Chakra Fruit.