The episode begins with Boruto, Cho-Cho, and Sarada watching a romance movie, a genre Boruto finds entirely baffling. Shortly after, Boruto and Konohamaru encounter , a young woman being chased through the Leaf Village. After they rescue her, she reveals she is a tourist and insists on treating them to lunch as thanks.
, titled "Konohamaru and Remon," marks the beginning of a short, four-episode "Konohamaru's Love Arc". Released on July 21, 2019, this episode shifts the focus away from the typical high-stakes ninja action toward a character-driven, romantic-comedy-style narrative centered on Boruto's mentor, Konohamaru Sarutobi. Plot Summary
As Konohamaru and Boruto act as her unofficial bodyguards for a day of sightseeing, a genuine bond forms between Konohamaru and Remon. They connect over their shared sense of duty and the legacy of Konohamaru's grandfather, the Third Hokage. However, the episode ends on a cliffhanger: when the duo visits Remon at her home, she appears cold and distant, telling them to leave and never return. The Good: Character Development Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 116
Boruto’s determination to play "wingman" for Konohamaru highlights the endearing "little brother" relationship they share.
The symbolic significance of the Konohamaru buys for Remon stands out. Her immediate attachment to it, despite her wealthy background, is framed as a key indicator of her true feelings, likely to play a role in the subsequent episodes of the arc. The episode begins with Boruto, Cho-Cho, and Sarada
Some viewers felt the episode leaned too far into "ordinary slice of life" territory, lacking the tension found in the manga-canon arcs. Notable Moment
See how different reviewers and fans reacted to Konohamaru's sudden romantic detour: Boruto Anime Review - Episode 116 Konohamaru and Remon YouTube · AirspeedPrime Boruto Episode 116 Review~Konohamaru And Remon! YouTube · Naruto Explained , titled "Konohamaru and Remon," marks the beginning
Fans generally enjoyed seeing Konohamaru in a more vulnerable, "awkwardly adorable" light, away from his usual serious Jonin responsibilities.