: The village now features skyscrapers, burger shops, and a "Thunder Rail" train system that encircles the village.
The first episode of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled "Boruto Uzumaki!!," serves as a high-stakes bridge between the legendary legacy of Naruto and the uncertain future of his son. It effectively balances a grim flash-forward to a destroyed Konoha with a lighthearted, modernized "slice-of-life" introduction to the next generation of shinobi. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 1
Following this dark teaser, the narrative shifts back to the present day, just before Boruto enters the Ninja Academy. Konoha has entered a period of peace and rapid technological advancement. : The village now features skyscrapers, burger shops,