Mitsuki visits Orochimaru’s research facility because he’s not feeling well. Mitsuki explains to Orochimaru and Log that he never used to dream during sleep, but has recently begun to have them. Hearing Mitsuki’s story, Orochimaru thinks of a solution.

Extreme Ninja Cards, featuring famous shinobi from history, is the most popular game in recent times. As Boruto and his friends eagerly collect the cards, they realize they are still missing their former teacher, Shino Aburame, and Metal’s father, Rock Lee! They also learn that there’s only one space left in the upcoming series! A fierce battle begins between Boruto, who thinks it should be Shino, and Metal, who stands behind his father. Which candidate will make the final slot?

Boruto and Shinki clash, and they ultimately end up going their separate ways. But an Otsutsuki puppet appears before Shinki. Just then, Boruto arrives with Shikadai and Temari, who were on their way to the Hidden Sand. Even with their help, the Otsutsuki puppet proves formidable. Meanwhile, Urashiki breaks through Gaara’s Sealing Jutsu and begins to move once again.

At Jiraiya’s suggestion, Boruto and Naruto train to synchronize their chakra, but this turns out to be more difficult than expected. Boruto then runs into Neji and decides to talk to him. Sasuke, upon seeing a discouraged Naruto, is unable to ignore him.

Hozuki Castle is a prison run by the Hidden Grass, well known for being notoriously difficult to escape from. Boruto and Mitsuki are sent there to protect Kokuri, a former member of a brutal band of robbers known as the Mujina Gang who's now targeted by assassins after betraying and deserting the gang.

A training class on Medical Ninjutsu is to be held, and each team must send a representative. Sarada is chosen for Team 7. Despite Sakura being a Medical Ninjutsu specialist, Sarada doesn't have a knack for it and being a participant fills her with anxiety.