Missing Mizukage Arc

Lore & Background

By sending Konoha's youngest prodigies to rescue their Mizukage, the narrative underscores a new era of international cooperation. It also introduces the concept that powerful entities like Kara are manipulating events from behind the scenes, using individuals as pawns in a grander scheme that predates Boruto's birth.

In Their Own Story

The rain over Kirigakure fell harder than usual, masking the silence where the Mizukage's office should have been bustling. Boruto stood at the edge of the mist-covered docks, his eyes scanning the churning water for any sign of a rescue boat that never arrived. 'They didn't just vanish,' he whispered to Sarada and Mitsuki, feeling a chill that had nothing to do with the weather. The shadows here felt heavier, as if the very village was holding its breath, waiting for a storm they couldn't see yet.

Reader's Guide

The arc begins when Chojuro fails to appear at a scheduled summit in Konoha, prompting Naruto to dispatch Team 7 on an urgent retrieval mission. Upon arriving in Kirigakure, the team discovers that the Mizukage was taken by a mysterious group, leading them on a chase through dangerous terrain. During their search, they encounter Daemon and his followers, who are attempting to revive ancient, forbidden techniques. The conflict escalates as Boruto realizes the kidnappers are connected to a larger, shadowy organization known as Kara, hinting at a threat far beyond a simple kidnapping. Key developments include Sarada's growing leadership skills and Mitsuki's mysterious connection to the antagonists. The arc resolves with Chojuro's safe return, but not before Boruto gains his first true glimpse of the dark underbelly threatening the shinobi world.

Did You Know?

• This is one of the few early arcs where Team 7 operates completely independently from their Hokage sensei for an extended period.
• The villain Daemon utilizes a unique dojutsu that mimics the effects of the Sharingan, hinting at deeper secrets regarding eye techniques.
• The arc serves as a direct setup for the eventual reveal of the Kara organization's true agenda in later seasons.