: The legendary interrogation specialist Ibiki Morino is assigned as their new leader. He initially suggests disbanding the team to use Enko's unique "terror" for interrogation purposes, believing her teammates cannot overcome their fear.
: With encouragement from Team 7 (Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki), Tsuru and Doshu realize Enko's own loneliness. They decide to face their fear, successfully subduing her without the need for Ibiki's tranquilizers, which convinces him to keep Team 40 together. Key Characters and Roles Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 139
: During a mission to find a lost pet, Enko loses control of her beast, going into a berserk state that sends her team's sensei to the hospital. : The legendary interrogation specialist Ibiki Morino is
: The episode is noted for its high-quality action and "sakuga" sequences, directed by Hiroyuki Yamashita , featuring impressive explosion and combat animation. They decide to face their fear, successfully subduing
: While largely a standalone character-building episode, it served as a bridge into the Mujina Bandits Arc , which began shortly after in Episode 141.
Episode 139 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled originally aired on January 12, 2020 . This episode shifts the focus away from the main cast to highlight Team 40 , a squad specializing in sealing and restraint techniques. Plot Summary