Ep 13. The Demon Beast Appears!

The Demon Beast Appears! is the thirteenth episode of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations season 1. The episode follows Boruto Uzumaki, the son of Hokage Naruto Uzumaki, and his friends as they investigate the appearance of a strange beast wreaking havoc in the outskirts of the Hidden Leaf village.

The episode begins with Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki receiving a mission from their sensei, Konohamaru, to investigate a disturbance in the forest. Upon arriving at the scene, they find large footprints and destroyed trees, indicating the presence of a massive creature. As they follow the trail deeper into the forest, they encounter a group of villagers who have been attacked by the beast and narrowly escape its wrath.

The team continues their pursuit of the creature, which is revealed to be a powerful and sinister demon. The demon appears to be immune to the attacks of the ninja, and its mere presence saps their strength and willpower. Nevertheless, Boruto and his team persevere, devising new strategies and using their respective skills to try and bring down the beast.

The demon proves to be a formidable opponent, however, and it seems as though all hope is lost. That is until a mysterious figure arrives on the scene - a man with a long white beard and a powerful aura. The man reveals himself to be none other than Naruto's old friend and mentor, Jiraiya, who claims to be investigating the same demon.

Jiraiya proves to be a powerful ally for Boruto and his team, and together they are able to push back the demon and delay its rampage. However, it becomes clear that their current methods are insufficient to defeat the demon for good. Jiraiya suggests that the beast may be a manifestation of someone's negative emotions, and that they must find the source of those emotions in order to defeat the demon.

The team succeeds in tracking down the person responsible for the demon's emergence - a young girl who has been consumed by grief and anger over the loss of her family. The girl, who had accidentally summoned the demon, is overwhelmed with guilt and self-loathing, but Boruto and Jiraiya offer her words of comfort and support.

In the end, the girl is able to overcome her negative emotions and dispel the demon, saving herself and the village from destruction. Boruto and his team return to the Hidden Leaf village, reflecting on what they learned from their mission and the importance of empathy and understanding when dealing with negative emotions. Jiraiya departs once again, but not before imparting some wisdom and encouragement to Naruto's son and his friends.

The Demon Beast Appears! is an action-packed episode that showcases the capabilities and growth of Boruto and his team. It introduces a new villain in the form of the demon, and also provides insight into the nature of negative emotions and how they can manifest in dangerous ways. With the return of the legendary Jiraiya, the episode also pays homage to the original Naruto series and its beloved characters.