Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 228 Apr 2026

Recognizing Kawaki’s struggle, Naruto gives him one last chance to qualify:

In Episode 228, titled " Kawaki's Path to Becoming a Ninja ," the story centers on Kawaki’s struggle to integrate into the Hidden Leaf Village’s shinobi system. Having lost his Karma and living a life shaped by trauma and isolation, Kawaki is given a unique opportunity by Naruto to become a genin through a special practical exam. The Path to Genin Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 228

: Kawaki is assigned to work with different teams, including Team 5 (Denki, Iwabe, and Metal Lee) and Team 15 (Wasabi, Namida, and Tsubaki). Recognizing Kawaki’s struggle, Naruto gives him one last

: His lack of social skills and disregard for cooperation cause major friction. During a mission to capture a panda with Team 5, he falls asleep, forcing the others to do the work. In another mission, his blunt and intimidating demeanor scares a young child they were tasked with helping. Internal Conflict and Growth : His lack of social skills and disregard

: After collecting his earnings and buying taiyaki for the family, Kawaki encounters Sarada training at night. Their conversation about her goal to become Hokage helps him realize that becoming a shinobi might be his best path to gaining the strength he needs to protect what he cares about. The Final Chance

Instead of attending the Ninja Academy, Naruto and Shikamaru decide that Kawaki’s existing skills allow him to bypass traditional schooling. To prove he is qualified, he must successfully complete several missions, which serve as his graduation exam: