Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 17 ◉

While often dismissed as "filler," , titled "Run, Sarada!" , is a pivotal character study that trades high-stakes battles for much-needed emotional depth. This episode marks the first time the series pivots its focus entirely to Sarada Uchiha , offering a refreshing look at her life before she takes center stage in the Naruto Gaiden arc. The Plot: A "Simple" Mission Gone Wrong

With Chōchō Akimichi 's help, Sarada tracks the bear to a traditional ceremony where items are floated down a river. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 17

Character Spotlight: Why "Run, Sarada!" is a Boruto Essential While often dismissed as "filler," , titled "Run, Sarada

To retrieve it, the prim and proper Sarada—who previously lectured Boruto for riding on top of trains—is forced to do exactly that to catch the lost item. Character Spotlight: Why "Run, Sarada

In a show of burgeoning skill, Sarada walks on water to save the toy, ultimately falling in but successfully completing her mission. Why This Episode Matters