: Frustrated, Mitsuki snaps and activates his Sage Transformation for the first time. He rejects both paths, steals the scroll Orochimaru was after, and chooses to forge his own destiny. The Resolution
: Inside the stolen scroll, Mitsuki finds a photo of Boruto Uzumaki . Boruto: Naruto Next Generations: 1Г—39
The write-up for , titled " The Path Lit by the Full Moon " (originally aired December 27, 2017), focuses on the origin story of Mitsuki and the revelation of his true identity. Plot Overview : Frustrated, Mitsuki snaps and activates his Sage
: Orochimaru informs Mitsuki that he is his "parent" and that they must retrieve Mitsuki’s stolen memories from a mysterious ninja named Log . The write-up for , titled " The Path
: It is revealed the entire ordeal was a test orchestrated by Orochimaru and Log to see if this sixth iteration of Mitsuki could exhibit free will .
: During a battle with Log, Mitsuki discovers that Log is actually an older version of himself—another artificial clone created by Orochimaru.
: In the present day, Mitsuki realizes that while he is the "moon," Boruto will be his "sun" that illuminates his path, confirming his decision to stay in the Leaf Village. Production Context