Title: "Our Fathers' Example" Release Date (Dub): September 6, 2022
Shikamaru Nara and Ino Yamanaka find themselves still haunted by the final moments of their fathers, Shikaku and Inoichi, who died when the Ten-Tails destroyed the Allied Shinobi Forces' headquarters. They wonder if their fathers truly believed in their success or if their final transmission was simply a duty-bound goodbye. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Dub) Episode 178
Struggles with "survivor's guilt" and seeks reassurance that he is living up to his father's expectations. Title: "Our Fathers' Example" Release Date (Dub): September
The Hidden Leaf Village holds a memorial service to honor those lost in the . While the village reflects on the peace bought by sacrifice, two specific storylines intersect: The Hidden Leaf Village holds a memorial service
Episode 178 is highly praised for "fixing" a perceived plot hole from the manga regarding Ao’s survival and for giving Naruto fans a meaningful moment of reflection on the Fourth Great Shinobi War. It effectively shifts the tone of the series from lighthearted training to the more serious, high-stakes conflict involving the Kara members.