Episode 287 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled aired on February 12, 2023. It is a critical turning point in the series, marking the beginning of the Code's Assault Arc and the return to manga-canon content after a long period of anime-original episodes. Plot Overview
The episode follows the immediate aftermath of Isshiki Ōtsutsuki’s death. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations - Episode 287
The episode concludes with Code awakening Eida , a powerful cyborg created by Amado who was supposed to have been destroyed by Boro. Her introduction shifts the power balance of the series significantly. Episode 287 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ,
To achieve this, Code must feed either Boruto or Kawaki—both of whom possess Ōtsutsuki data—to the Ten-Tails to produce a Chakra Fruit. The episode concludes with Code awakening Eida ,
Back in Konoha, Shikamaru and Sai confirm that the mysterious marks found near the village belong to Code. Kawaki warns Boruto that Code is uniquely dangerous because he possesses a "White Karma"—a power that grants him the strength of an Ōtsutsuki even though he cannot serve as a vessel. Key Character Introductions and Developments