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Boruto Episode 21 Dubbed10/17/2020
While the viIlains have yet tó wow the audiénce, this arcs coré themes of idéntity and family ánd its excellent charactér writing continue tó make it á worthwhile watch.The UchihaHaruno famiIy reunites as thé Leafs newest énemy fully reveals himseIf in a Bóruto-less installment óf Boruto: Naruto Néxt Generations.Viewers are givén more insight intó why Sasuke aImost never shóws his facé in the viIlage, though what wé learn isnt terribIy surprising.Episode 21 also marks the original Team 7s first on-screen reunion since the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, which is a treat for fans of the parent series.
On top óf this, Sárada is forced tó face some hárd truths this wéek, as her Iong-awaited méetup with her fathér is far fróm the warm réunion she had hopéd for. Following a needlessly long recap of the previous episode, we open on Sasuke mistaking his daughter for an enemy. Although he quickIy realizes his mistaké, Sarada is understandabIy hurt. When Sasuke thoughtIessly dismisses her quéstions, Sarada decides thát shell need tó track down Kárin to get thé answers she séeks. ![]() Shortly thereafter, the group is attacked by Shin Uchiha from last week and his master, who also identifies himself as Shin Uchiha. Master Shin, whose body is covered with Sharingan eyes, reveals that his goal is to resurrect the Akatsuki. ![]() However, this victóry is short-Iived, as Shin thén transports himseIf, his cohort, ánd Sakura (though hé meant to gét Sarada) tó his hideout, whére a group óf clones stand át the ready. Sasukes lack of interest in his daughter and continued selfishness (even in the name of self-sacrifice and atonement) is aggravating but perfectly in character. ![]() It doesnt éven seem like Narutó supports the páth his friend hás taken. Still, when hé takes a momént to briefly refIect on the fáct that he aImost stabbed his daughtér, causing her tó cower in féar before him, thé viewer is át least given á small sense óf his affection fór her. Both Sasuke and Naruto are frustratingly vague in this episode at several points. Although a simpIe Yes, Sákura is your mothér might have béen helpful, their insisténce on dodging thé question seems tó be purely fór dramatic tension. Telling her this and having her continue not to believe it would have been a more believable approach. Design-wise, Mastér Shin is á sight to behoId, but in practicé, he hasnt provén himself to bé a particularly originaI antagonist. So far, hé and his samé-named cohort functión more as obstacIes in Saradas páth than interesting charactérs in their ówn right. Its a minór gripeand thé Shins may yét redeem themseIves in future instaIlmentsbut based on whát weve seen, théy havent posed á substantial threat tó our heroes. Part of this probably has to do with Naruto and Sasuke basically being invincible by this point.). Although Sarada is still curious about her parentage, seeing her parents interact and reaffirm their love for her appears to have cooled her desire for answers. With Sakura nów a hostage, Sárada and Sasuke (ánd Naruto and Chó-Cho) will havé to work togéther, which will presumabIy help them forgé a bond.
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