This friction creates some genuinely funny moments in the dub. Boruto’s voice actor perfectly captures that teenage exasperation—he wants to show off his Rasengan, but instead, he’s sweating over a boulder.

Kokenshu is a proud artisan. His latest masterpiece? A giant, beautifully carved stone head of none other than the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju. The mission is straightforward: deliver the rock, get paid.

This episode marks a significant tonal shift. It’s not about flashy Karma seals or Otsutsuki gods. Instead, it’s a gritty, grounded story about pride, poverty, and the ugly truth behind the shiny facade of the ninja world. Let’s break it down. The episode follows Boruto Uzumaki, Sarada Uchiha, and Mitsuki (with the ever-grumpy Konohamaru sensei in tow) as they take on a seemingly boring C-rank mission: escort a stone sculptor named Kokenshu back to his village.

This isn't an action-packed episode. If you're waiting for Naruto or Sasuke to show up, you'll be disappointed. But if you appreciate world-building and moral complexity, Episode 71 is a hidden gem.