Board Thread:Episode Discussions/@comment-25319479-20170614103743/@comment-2112031-20170616225753

Thekillman wrote: Wouldn't explain why Mitsuki let the masked person go. I think he let the masked person go because he wants to continue testing Boruto's dojutsu, he's repeatedly shown interest in Boruto's ability to see the Ghost.

NoMoreVillains wrote: How does Orochimaru fit in with the Nue plot? No one really knows, it's entirely possible that he's not even really involved at all. My personal theory is that Mitsuki is acting mostly of his own volition, but I don't think he's behind the attacks.