Sasuke and Sakura continue their research in Boruto Episode 284, which aired on January 22, 2023. Sasuke and Sakura found a possible clue to the location of the Ultra Particles that can heal Naruto in the last episode, but they need additional information to find them. Sakura came up with a plan to investigate Zansul’s workplace for this reason. They take a major change in this episode, and the rewards are some new insights about Zansul. The light novel Sasuke Retsuden about Sakura and Sasuke’s adventures is now being converted into manga and anime. While the manga has been praised, some viewers have found fault with the anime’s execution and the creative licence it takes. In episode 284 of Boruto, Sasuke and Sakura take some pretty big risks, and it pays off.
To learn more about Meno, Jiji conducts an investigation
At the start of Boruto episode 284, Jiji has finally figured out Meno’s tendencies. He uses Ganno’s almond tree branch to get Meno closer to their cell and shocks Penzila by anticipating when Meno will arrive. Even though the beast doesn’t eat almonds, he still prefers to sleep under the tree, which, according to his logic, means he appreciates the fragrance. He then makes the shocking recommendation that we all give Meno a pat. Ganno touches the beast’s head first, and then Penzila does. Meno is irritated by the latter’s thoughtless exit from the confinement. He would have been bitten if not for Jiji’s quick thinking.
As the messenger is about to pass, Sakura stops him
Episode 284 of Boruto features Fandal, a courier sent by Redaku’s Prime Minister to speak with Zansul. But when he arrives at the Observatory, he is greeted by Sakura, who says she will be his companion to the Director’s office. While on her journey, she remembers that the messenger’s mission is to check in on Zansul. The two then enter a room together, where Sasuke uses genjutsu to knock out the messenger and Sakura takes over his disguise.
Sasuke and Sakura visit Zansul in his office
In Boruto Episode 284, Sakura visits Zansul while disguised as Fandal. She uses the limited field of view of Zansul’s prosthetic eyes to aim a throw of her staff toward the cellar entrance. Sasuke, revealing himself to be the staff, immediately uses Earth Style to unlock the door and descends into the cellar. There, he discovers a chamber packed with fossils and fowl. He comes to an altar on the way out. After delivering the letter, Sakura engages Zansul in a small conversation to learn more about the specific assets the Prime Minister of Redaku wants to be transferred to him. Since she is simply a messenger, however, she is not allowed to know this.
Sasuke is re-engaged with Meno
The rear of the Tartar Observatory may be accessed through the hidden basement. Sasuke faces Meno once more, and this time he lets himself get bitten. Then, he reveals that Meno is actually a revived dragon beast. You may find the fossils and chickens you’ll need for your reanimation ritual in the basement. After healing Meno’s injuries with Mist Style, Sasuke uses chakra to counteract the effects of the genjutsu he has been given and transform him into an ally. After employing Reanimation, Zansul and the mystery person turn a chicken into a dragon in the episode’s final moments. Zansul is preparing an army of dragon creatures, as revealed.
Explaining the events of Boruto 283
For the entirety of the day in Boruto episode 283, Sasuke was harassed by jail guards, perhaps at Zansul’s behest. At a later time, Ganno told him that Zansul’s chamber had a rumoured hidden cellar. At night, Sasuke escaped from his jail and, as usual, fought Meno. Unfortunately for him, Meno’s claws were poisonous, thus things did not turn out as planned. Sakura suddenly arrived, chasing the monster away with a cloth pass. Sasuke and Sakura discussed Kakashi’s instructions to discover the Map of the Heavens in the hospital, where they hoped it might lead them to a treatment for Naruto’s illness. Sasuke saw Jiji approaching the door and outed him.
But Jiji questioned him on his silence on his marriage to Sakura. When pressed further, he added that he has engaged himself and vowed to keep the news quiet. The next day, Sakura went to the library and bet with Penzila in order to acquire entry to the basement, where the Map of the Heavens is housed. On the same evening, Sasuke and Sakura sneaked down to the basement and found a book filled with pictures of stars. Unfortunately, they were unable to track down the necessary Ultra Particles to save Naruto’s life. The next step in Sakura’s inquiry was to plot an unauthorised entry into Zansul’s workplace.