This episode establishes Code as the primary antagonist. He is revealed to be "special" among the Kara Inners, possessing power that potentially surpasses even Jigen now that his limiters are the focus of his quest.
The vanishing soul of Isshiki addresses Code , the final active Inner member of Kara. Isshiki instructs Code to carry on the Ōtsutsuki legacy by cultivating the God Tree and becoming a celestial being himself. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations - Episode 287
The two brothers-in-arms discuss their looming threats. While Boruto takes Amado's medication to slow his "Otsutsukification," Kawaki remains fixated on protecting Naruto at all costs. Critical Reception This episode establishes Code as the primary antagonist
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. Isshiki instructs Code to carry on the Ōtsutsuki
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
Code begins his move by infiltrating a facility owned by the late Boro. He demonstrates his unique Claw Marks ability, which allows him to teleport between marks he places on surfaces.
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.