Episode 140 Free: Boruto- Naruto Next Generations

Inojin admits he has never been able to hit a moving target with the Mind Transfer. The technique, which launches the user’s consciousness into a target, requires immense precision and timing. Inojin’s artistic perfectionism ironically becomes his flaw—he overthinks every shot. The episode draws a beautiful parallel between his art and his jutsu. Just as a single wrong stroke can ruin a painting, one mistimed transfer can leave his body vulnerable.

Inojin asks his parents for help. However, his lack of confidence and focus causes him to fail repeatedly. Ino, known for her high standards, becomes increasingly irritated by his poor performance. The "Potato Chip" Test: Boruto- Naruto Next Generations Episode 140

. Sai, usually stoic, finds himself overwhelmed by Ino's explosive temper, even resorting to a full (apologetic bow) to pacify her. Conclusion: Inojin admits he has never been able to

The story finds Boruto and his team—Sarada Uchiha and Mitsuki—accompanying Tentou Madoka, the son of the Fire Daimyo, on a field trip to the feuding nations. However, the trip is a cover for a security mission. Things go awry when the Mujina Gang, a group of mercenaries willing to do anything for money, takes over the Hōzuki Castle (Blood Prison) and takes Tentou hostage. The climax of this conflict occurs in Episode 140, where Boruto must face the gang's leader, Shojoji, a dangerous rogue ninja known for his gluttony and cunning. The episode draws a beautiful parallel between his

To understand the gravity of Episode 140, one must first contextualize the arc it concludes. The Mujina Gang Arc was the first original anime arc that was later retroactively made semi-canonical, appearing in the Boruto manga (albeit in a condensed form) after the anime had already aired it. This gave the arc a unique weight; it wasn't just "filler" to be discarded, but a legitimate expansion of the world's lore.

: Inojin starts by trying to possess a tanuki, but his lack of willpower makes it difficult to maintain control. When he attempts the jutsu on his friend Chocho Akimichi, he is easily repelled by her singular focus on eating potato chips, hence the episode's title.

In Episode 140, Shojoji uses this ability to masquerade as the daimyo's trusted aide, dismantling the negotiations from the inside. This creates a psychological horror element; the heroes cannot trust their