Momoshiki devours Kinshiki for power and overwhelms the Kage, but Naruto, Sasuke, and Boruto combine transformations and swaps to bring him down, and his fading spirit leaves Boruto an ominous prophecy.
Summary
The gathered shinobi recoil as Momoshiki absorbs Kinshiki for strength, treating it as his companion's own wish and their clan's custom. A shockwave slices through the God Tree and scatters everyone. Momoshiki kicks Darui aside, escapes Gaara's sand by binding him with his hair, and knocks out Chojuro and Kurotsuchi before turning on Naruto. Trading taijutsu, he gains the edge by sealing Naruto's chakra points, then repels Sasuke as well, hurling both against the ruined tree.
Key Events
Naruto and Sasuke counter with chakra mode and their dojutsu, driving Momoshiki to forge his own weapons. Through a chain of feints, they trade places: an electrified fuma shuriken becomes a transformed Naruto, a Rasenshuriken reveals Sasuke, and Sasuke's Amenotejikara leaves Momoshiki wide open. Momoshiki breaks free of Chibaku Tensei with wooden dragons and a rock monkey, but Naruto's Kurama cloak and Sasuke's Susanoo cut through them. When Katasuke recklessly fires ninjutsu with the Shinobi Gauntlet, Momoshiki simply absorbs the attacks and turns them back, pinning the group.
Notes
Following Sasuke's cue, Boruto flings a Vanishing Rasengan that slips past Momoshiki's absorption and frees the others, revealing Sasuke trained him on the condition he learn the technique. As Momoshiki gulps chakra pills for a final push, Naruto pours his own chakra into an enlarged Rasengan for his son. A last round of swaps and clones sets up Boruto's decisive strike, which shatters Momoshiki. His spirit tells Boruto he carries strong Otsutsuki blood, warns that his victory bars him from staying an ordinary human, and grips his arm before vanishing. The episode covers chapters 8 through 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Naruto episode "Father and Child"?
"Father and Child" is episode 65 of Boruto, in which Momoshiki Otsutsuki devours his companion Kinshiki for extra power and overwhelms the assembled Kage. Naruto, Sasuke, and Boruto combine transformations and body swaps to bring him down, and his fading spirit leaves Boruto with an ominous prophecy.
How does Momoshiki gain extra power in "Father and Child"?
In "Father and Child," Momoshiki absorbs his companion Kinshiki, treating the act as both Kinshiki's own wish and a custom of their clan. The surge of strength lets him overwhelm Gaara, Darui, Chojuro, and Kurotsuchi before turning on Naruto.
How do Naruto, Sasuke, and Boruto finally defeat Momoshiki?
Naruto and Sasuke use a chain of feints and body swaps, hiding transformed versions of themselves inside weapons like a fuma shuriken and a Rasenshuriken, while Sasuke's Amenotejikara opens Momoshiki up. Boruto lands the finishing blow with a Vanishing Rasengan that slips past Momoshiki's absorption ability and shatters him.
What warning does Momoshiki give Boruto before he dies?
As his spirit fades in "Father and Child," Momoshiki tells Boruto that he carries strong Otsutsuki blood and warns that this victory means he can no longer remain an ordinary human.
Which manga chapters does the "Father and Child" episode adapt?
The "Father and Child" episode of Boruto adapts chapters 8 through 10 of the manga, covering the climax of the fight against Momoshiki Otsutsuki.
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