2 Years Later, Naruto Fans Are Happier Than Ever With Boruto’s Return

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The sequel to Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, titled Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, debuted on August 20th, 2023, marking a new phase in the story of Boruto Uzumaki. As it celebrates its second anniversary, the series has just released Chapter 25, which seems to wrap up the initial main storyline while paving the way for future stories and conflicts. When the Boruto manga was initially unveiled as a successor, carrying on the legacy that Naruto had built, fans had mixed feelings about this continuation. With Boruto taking over as the protagonist, some felt it was an excessive extension of the original series. For many die-hard fans, the primary reason to delve into Boruto was the tantalizing teaser suggesting Naruto’s demise.

Initially, it’s clear that longtime fans of the series were primarily drawn to it due to their curiosity about Naruto’s fate and why Konoha was destroyed. Notably, Boruto being seen with Sasuke’s sword and his headband stirred even more intrigue. The continuation of the series built a strong sense of anticipation for fans of Naruto, and as it unfolded, it offered many opportunities for beloved characters from the original to shine, enhancing the excitement. As Boruto: Naruto Next Generations progressed, it gradually reintroduced familiar elements from Naruto, laying a strong foundation. However, it wasn’t until the end of its first installment that Boruto really started delving into its main storyline, with Boruto: Two Blue Vortex carrying this narrative momentum forward since the very first chapter. Despite initial fears that the excitement might dwindle, the series has instead grown stronger over the past two years, establishing Boroto as a compelling story in its own right.

In the Past Two Years, Boruto Has Grown Properly Into Its Own Story

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex” commences by picking up where the original series ended, recounting the time-jump instigated by Eida’s swap of Boruto and Kawaki. The hidden village of Konoha persistently hunts for Boruto, accused of killing Naruto and Hinata, while Code also chases him with the intention to capture. From the get-go, the series has stirred excitement as it portrays Boruto’s transformation into a more formidable warrior than initially perceived of Code, once thought to be the primary antagonist. In its debut, Boruto showcases new skills, such as Uzuhiko, a novel type of Rasengan that instantly overpowers Code.

It was discovered that Boruto had mastered the Flying Raijin Jutsu, a technique previously used by two of the strongest shinobi in history. Initially, the series appeared to primarily focus on developing Boruto’s character as the main character. However, the storyline in “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex” soon expanded to delve into events following the time-skip, unfolding a more complex plot. Through flashbacks, we learned about how the Divine Tree people started appearing due to the Ten-Tails being manifested by Code’s Claw Grime warriors, which were created using the Ten-Tails.

In simpler terms, when one of the ninjas gets overtaken by these mysterious entities, they transform into God Trees. This transformation was a clue that Boruto was gearing up for an even bigger challenge, as popular characters like Sasuke were turned into Divine Tree warriors. As Jura leads these new beings, the series keeps fans on the edge of their seats by presenting the immense peril they pose, while also bringing back Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Beast, who now lives within Himawari. What truly makes the Boruto series remarkable, though, is that it addresses and even corrects some aspects from Naruto that were previously unexplored in a major ninja conflict against the Divine Trees.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Is Also Fixing Naruto’s Mistakes

The initial mission undertaken by the ninja team to explore the reasons behind the Divine Trees and rescue their comrades has significantly influenced the plot of Boruto, introducing an unexpected theme – “love” – into a traditionally action-packed ninja series. This concept is initially suggested through the warriors of the Divine Trees, who were taken aback by the resilience shown by the shinobi as they fought to shield their loved ones. Moreover, it was this sentiment that enabled Konohamaru Sarutobi to overcome Matsuri, a Divine Tree embodiment of Moegi Kazamatsuri. However, it is Sarada who makes the most impact, as acknowledging her feelings for Boruto led her to fully activate her Mangekyo Sharingan, ultimately ensuring success.

Via its romantic subplot, “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex” has not just created an engaging storyline but also rectified the unwarranted romantic rivalry between Ino and Sakura present in “Naruto”. With characters like Sarada and Sumire, it demonstrates that even a stereotypical theme like romance can lend authentic depth to female characters, something that Naruto sometimes fell short on. Over its robust 25 chapters, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has solidified its unique narrative and plot so firmly that the whereabouts of Naruto have become less essential. This shift suggests that fans of the original “Naruto” series are content with how Boruto has grown into its own manga.

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2025-08-25 21:44