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Naruto’s Next Anime Is Threatening To Kill The Original Series’ Most Controversial Character

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #34! In the final hours of the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto Uzumaki and the rest of Team 7 narrowly defeated Kaguya Otsutsuki, preventing...

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Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #34!

In the final hours of the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto Uzumaki and the rest of Team 7 narrowly defeated Kaguya Otsutsuki, preventing their world from meeting a horrific fate under the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Their victory soon initiated a long period of peace and progress touted by the five great shinobi nations and their particular villages. But the Otsutsuki threat and the menacing power of the Ten-Tails never quite disappeared entirely, with entirely new, insidious dangers lurking around by the time of Naruto’s latest sequel, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.

Faced with the Otsutsuki and bizarre truths about their alien origins, Boruto Uzumaki and his generation of young shinobi have frequently joined forces with Konoha’s greatest, but this hasn’t guaranteed victory against their greatest foes yet. Sasuke Uchiha was infamously captured by the final remaining Inner of Kara, Code, with the aid of his Claw Grimes, twisting themselves into adapting his chakra template into a sentient Divine Tree, Hidari. While the task was always simply to defeat Hidari, retrieve his Thorn Soul Bulb, and free Sasuke from his imprisonment, a dark new development in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex genuinely puts Sasuke’s life in danger.

Naruto’s Most Controversial Teammate Is In Danger In The Next Boruto Anime

Sasuke quickly explored dark territory in his quest for vengeance, from Itachi, to Danzo Shimura, to eventually all of Konoha, until Naruto finally got through to him in the end. He’s controversial in terms of his callous disregard for even his teammates’ life in the case of Karin Uzumaki, and his horrible treatment of Sakura Haruno in the past. While certain side stories have demonstrated Sasuke’s growth as a surprisingly charming romantic partner, Boruto did a lot of heavy lifting in rehabilitating his image as Naruto’s Supporting Shadow. But now, as Boruto: Two Blue Vortex reveals that Thorn Soul Bulbs eventually rot once exposed, Sasuke’s redemption may not stop a cruel fate.

This is seen in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #34, where Boruto and the team have acquired Mamushi’s Thorn Soul Bulb, and Boruto confirms to Kawaki that even a few minutes without either freeing Bug or the Divine Trees recovering it, the Bulb will rot. It means whoever that Divine Tree is modeled on will die. Naturally, Sasuke is among the first characters captured, being the template for Hidari. It creates a much more dangerous undertone to the time Hidari was destroyed, leaving his Thorn Soul Bulb behind; if too much time had passed before its retrieval, Sasuke would have died. Instead, Hidari was restored in chapter #13, but this might not be what happens next time.


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This added twist to the Thorn Soul Bulb means that defeating Hidari, and indeed any other emerging Divine Trees, has to be handled with absolute care, with the immediate freedom of Sasuke and others hypothetically trapped being the top priority. Given Code’s appearance near Bug’s captive body, Boruto bided his time, callously allowing Bug to die once the Thorn Soul Bulb rotted away from too much time passing. But even given Sasuke’s highly controversial past to Konoha, he now has a wife and daughter; letting him die simply isn’t an option for his protégé, Boruto, especially after he has the image of Bug’s soul burning out freshly-seared into his brain.

Saving Sasuke Will Need Careful Strategy Once Again

Naruto Sasuke and Kawaki

If Boruto: Two Blue Vortex’s most recent chapters have proven anything, it’s that Mikio Ikemoto and Masashi Kishimoto have been great at implementing the strategic aspects of Naruto into the new sequel. The new Boruto manga has now presented the most tangible manifestation of a human soul, with the horrifying notion of them expiring if exposed for too long. But these same Thorn Soul Bulbs are introduced to a cast of characters increasingly equipped to solve this problem.

One approach is rather simplistic, in that Boruto can use his Flying Raijin Technique to reach Sasuke once he gets Hidari’s Thorn Soul Bulb. Given Boruto’s hasty retreat only to reappear at Sasuke’s incapacitated body in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #4, there’s a strong possibility one of his marked metal objects is at or near this site. This would allow for a quick unsealing of Sasuke once the opportunity arises.

Another solution propelled by fan theories would make use of an underexposed technique in the Boruto world: Kawaki’s Daikokuten, which operates outside the boundaries of time. This would hypothetically allow Sasuke’s soul not to expire until it’s safe to bring out again. This scenario is unlikely, but technically a logical answer to a real problem facing Boruto’s allies.











































Hidden Leaf Village · Chunin Exam
Naruto
Trivia Challenge

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Jinchūriki
Believe it!

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Sharingan
Copy ninja

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Jutsu
Rasengan!

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Village
Will of Fire

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Bonds
Unbreakable

01

Naruto Uzumaki carries an immense burden — a powerful Tailed Beast sealed inside him since birth by the Fourth Hokage. This fox demon’s chakra gives Naruto extraordinary power but also makes him an outcast. What is the name of this Nine-Tailed Beast?




✓ Correct! Kurama is the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within Naruto by his father, the Fourth Hokage. Initially a source of fear and hatred, Kurama eventually becomes one of Naruto’s closest allies. Their bond is one of the most emotional arcs in the entire series.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Kurama. Shukaku is the One-Tail sealed in Gaara, Matatabi is the Two-Tails, and Gyuki is the Eight-Tails sealed in Killer Bee. Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox, is Naruto’s legendary partner.

02

Naruto’s greatest rival is a prodigy from a prestigious clan who possesses a powerful eye technique called the Sharingan. Consumed by a desire for vengeance against his older brother, he defects from the Hidden Leaf Village. Who is this rival?




✓ Correct! Sasuke Uchiha is Naruto’s eternal rival and best friend. After the Uchiha massacre, Sasuke’s obsession with killing his brother Itachi drives him to leave the village and seek power at any cost. Their rivalry is the emotional backbone of the entire series.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Sasuke Uchiha. Neji is a Hyuga clan genius with the Byakugan, Gaara is the Sand Village’s jinchūriki, and Rock Lee is the taijutsu specialist. Only Sasuke wields the Sharingan and defects to join Orochimaru.

03

Naruto’s signature jutsu is a spinning sphere of concentrated chakra formed in the palm of his hand. Originally created by the Fourth Hokage and taught to Naruto by Jiraiya, it becomes the foundation for many of his most powerful attacks. What is this technique called?




✓ Correct! The Rasengan is a pure chakra manipulation technique that doesn’t require hand signs. Created by Minato Namikaze and passed down through Jiraiya to Naruto, it evolves into many variations including the devastating Rasenshuriken with added Wind Release nature transformation.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is the Rasengan. The Chidori is Sasuke and Kakashi’s lightning technique, Shadow Clone Jutsu is a different Naruto staple, and the Lava Rasenshuriken is a late-series variant. The base Rasengan is Naruto’s iconic spinning chakra sphere.

04

Team 7’s leader is a mysterious, mask-wearing jonin known as the “Copy Ninja” for his ability to replicate over a thousand jutsu using his borrowed Sharingan eye. He’s always reading a certain novel. Who is this legendary sensei?




✓ Correct! Kakashi Hatake, the Copy Ninja of the Sharingan, leads Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura). His Sharingan was a gift from his dying friend Obito Uchiha. Always cool under pressure and perpetually reading Make-Out Paradise, Kakashi eventually becomes the Sixth Hokage.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Kakashi Hatake. Might Guy leads Team Guy, Asuma leads Team 10, and Jiraiya is one of the Legendary Sannin who later trains Naruto. Only Kakashi is the masked Copy Ninja with a borrowed Sharingan who leads Team 7.

05

Sasuke’s older brother massacred nearly the entire Uchiha clan in a single night, then joined the criminal organization Akatsuki. It was later revealed he did it all on orders from the village to prevent a coup — sacrificing everything to protect his brother. Who is this tragic figure?




✓ Correct! Itachi Uchiha is one of Naruto’s most complex characters. A pacifist genius forced into an impossible choice, he bore the hatred of the entire world — including his beloved brother Sasuke — to protect the Hidden Leaf from civil war. His final words to Sasuke remain iconic.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Itachi Uchiha. Madara is the legendary clan founder, Obito is the masked man behind much of the war, and Shisui was Itachi’s best friend. Itachi alone carried out the massacre to prevent the Uchiha coup and protect Sasuke.

06

From the very first episode, Naruto declares his lifelong dream to earn the respect of his village and prove his worth. He vows to achieve the highest rank in the Hidden Leaf — its supreme leader. What is this title that Naruto dreams of?




✓ Correct! Hokage is the title of the Hidden Leaf Village’s leader, and Naruto’s dream of becoming Hokage drives the entire series. After years of struggle, he finally achieves his dream and becomes the Seventh Hokage in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Hokage. The Kazekage leads the Sand Village, Jonin Commander is a military rank, and Anbu Captain leads black ops. The Hokage is the Hidden Leaf’s supreme leader — and Naruto’s lifelong dream since he was a lonely academy student.

07

Naruto’s father was the Fourth Hokage, known as the “Yellow Flash of the Leaf” for his incredible speed using the Flying Thunder God technique. He sacrificed his life to seal the Nine-Tails inside his newborn son. What is his name?




✓ Correct! Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage and Yellow Flash, sacrificed himself using the Reaper Death Seal to seal Kurama inside baby Naruto. His love for his son and faith in Naruto’s potential made him one of the series’ most selfless characters.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Minato Namikaze. Hiruzen Sarutobi is the Third Hokage, Tobirama Senju is the Second, and Hashirama Senju is the First. Minato, the Fourth Hokage, is Naruto’s father who sealed the Nine-Tails at the cost of his own life.

08

A shy, kind-hearted kunoichi from the Hyuga clan admired Naruto from afar since their academy days. She boldly confessed her love while fighting Pain to protect him, and eventually became his wife. Who is this character?




✓ Correct! Hinata Hyuga went from a timid girl who could barely speak around Naruto to a fierce warrior who stood against Pain to protect him. Her confession during the Pain arc is one of the series’ most emotional moments. They marry in The Last: Naruto the Movie and have two children, Boruto and Himawari.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Hinata Hyuga. Sakura is Naruto’s teammate who loves Sasuke, Ino is Sakura’s rival from the Yamanaka clan, and Temari is a Sand Village kunoichi who marries Shikamaru. Only Hinata loved Naruto from the very beginning.

Mission Complete
Your Ninja Record


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Are you Hokage material — or still at the academy practicing clone jutsu?

A third solution in freeing Sasuke, while perhaps less appealing in the long term but more immediately satisfying for the fans, is to dispatch all enemies, including Code, Jura, and Hidari, removing all obstacles to safely freeing Sasuke. This is obviously the least likely scenario, especially since the latest developments have proven that the unique problem-solving used even by Inojin Yamanaka is the answer to defeating some truly unpredictable enemies. But with Sasuke’s life now firmly in danger in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, it’s also entirely reasonable for its stars to begin getting desperate, unless Koji’s Prescience leads to a truly unprecedented solution.

  • Naruto (2002) TV Show Poster

    First Film

    Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

    Latest Film

    Boruto: Naruto the Movie

    First TV Show

    Naruto

    Latest TV Show

    Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

    First Episode Air Date

    October 3, 2002

    Cast

    Junko Takeuchi, Maile Flanagan, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura, Kazuhiko Inoue, Nana Mizuki, Hideo Ishikawa, Yûko Sanpei

    Naruto is a franchise spawned from the manga series penned by Masashi Kishimoto that began in 1999. Generating several tv series, games, movies, and more, Naruto follows the exploits of a young outcast ninja harboring the spirit of a demon fox who seeks to become the Hokage, the leader of his ninja village, to break the stigma against him. Upon the conclusion of the initial series, Naruto expanded into Boruto, following many series protagonists’ children and returning faces.


  • Boruto Two Blue Vortex Volume 1 Cover

    Writer

    Masashi Kishimoto

    Writers

    Masashi Kishimoto

    Penciler(s)

    Mikio Ikemoto

    Inker(s)

    Mikio Ikemoto

    Colorist(s)

    Mikio Ikemoto

    Publisher(s)

    Viz Media

    Years after fleeing his village with Sasuke, Boruto returns to confront the dark changes that have occurred. With memories altered and Kawaki now seen as the hero, Boruto faces a world where he is the outcast. The two rivals must settle their differences as their Otsutsuki powers grow more dangerous.


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