: After failed attempts at reasoning with Ikada, Boruto offers his own life to atone for the death of Seiren, hoping his sacrifice will end the war.
: Critics noted Boruto's growth, as he showed a willingness to die for peace, a sharp contrast to his earlier character. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 254
: Ikada demands that Sarada and Mitsuki watch Boruto die without retaliating. Despite their heartbreak, they honor Boruto's wish and suppress their anger to show Ikada that revenge is not the only path. : After failed attempts at reasoning with Ikada,
: While Boruto's "Talk no Jutsu" eventually reaches Ikada, Kawaki takes a more direct approach by assassinating the Funato leader, Araumi, with a single strike. Character Development & Themes Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 254