Naruto Next Gen... — A Wound That Never Healsboruto:

: Team 7 is tasked by the Konoha Police Force to investigate a series of mysterious nighttime attacks on former shinobi in the village.

: Mikazuki (the cat) serves as a contrast to the human characters; unlike the humans burdened by history, the cat lives in the present, indifferent to whatever happened in its past. Watching "A Wound That Never Heals"

The episode explores how past trauma can restrict a person's future, a concept referred to in the series as "shackles of the past". A Wound That Never HealsBoruto: Naruto Next Gen...

: Mikazuki plays a pivotal role in the resolution by jumping on Daizen and scratching his chest, removing a disguise to reveal a hidden scar that proved his identity. Key Themes and Analysis

: Characters like the "Rainy Day Killer" and the victims' family members struggle with a sense of duty to fulfill revenge for past events. : Team 7 is tasked by the Konoha

: While on patrol, Mitsuki is distracted because his pet cat, Mikazuki , has gone missing after their return from Kirigakure.

: Mitsuki eventually finds Mikazuki being cared for by a girl who calls the cat " Niboshi ". She found the cat injured and took it to a vet. : Mikazuki plays a pivotal role in the

(癒えない傷, Ienai Kizu ) is the 259th episode of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations . Unlike the action-heavy arcs typical of the series, this episode is a character-driven story focusing on Mitsuki and the recurring theme of the "shackles of the past". Episode Plot Summary