Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 96 – Exclusive

: She evolves her wide-range scream into a focused, linear shockwave. This new version strikes targets from a distance with immense power but is significantly more draining on her chakra. Themes and Reception

: Fans appreciated seeing Hanabi's role as a teacher, contrasting her supportive style with the strict upbringing she and Hinata faced. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 96

: Namida struggles with standard Water Release, as her emotional state often disrupts her chakra control. : She evolves her wide-range scream into a

While some viewers initially dismissed it as a filler episode focused on minor characters, many found it to be a fun and essential piece of development for the supporting cast of Konoha. : Namida struggles with standard Water Release, as

The episode begins with a mission where Team 15 (Namida, Wasabi Izuno, and Sumire Kakei) faces off against the Garakuta Gang. Namida's signature —a high-pitched sonic scream—successfully neutralizes the enemy but also accidentally incapacitates her teammates and the merchants they were supposed to protect.

: Discussion on Reddit highlighted the return of sound-based techniques, which hadn't been prominent since the early Naruto series.