Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Dub) Episode 1 – A New Era Begins

The episode utilizes a "flash-forward" to hook viewers, showing an older Boruto facing off against a mysterious opponent named atop the decimated Hokage Rock. Kawaki ominously claims that "The Age of the Shinobi is over" and that he has sent the Seventh Hokage to a different place, heavily implying Naruto's possible demise.

The first episode of the English dub, titled " Boruto Uzumaki!! ," marks a transition from the legendary era of Naruto to a modernized age of peace and technology. Released to establish Boruto's unique identity, it blends nostalgia with fresh conflict as the son of the Seventh Hokage begins his journey at the Ninja Academy. Episode Overview and Plot Summary

In the present, the village of Konoha has undergone massive modernization, featuring trains and skyscrapers. The primary plot centers on: Boruto Uzumaki!! (episode) - Narutopedia