Episode was kind of boring TBH. I guess because Shikadai/Boruto are at the academy level, that it felt kind of long paced in a bad way. Although once again Mitsuki is showing how much stronger he is. But I do agree that Shino probably would of fodderized them like Naruto said if he was actually serious.
In that regard, the episode wasn't that special. Even the resolution with Shino kind of felt meh... Plus the episode after that looks even more 'filler-ish' than the boys v. girls episode. My gripe here is that Shino might get respected more but only by Boruto, Shikadai, and Mitsuki have since they have seen his other sides. The worst thing about the episode in my opinion is that its really drawn to you just how different SP's writing is compared to the actual Manga (or Movie). Some of these relationships kind of feel forced, especially the way Mitsuki keeps trying to find his 'sun'.
The episode wasn't that special, but it wasn't terrible. I just think I expected more. Solid 5/10
Next week's episode for sure looks like a 2-3/10, just due to focusing on Cho-Cho's weight and that boy stalking the girls.