Naruto: Kishimoto Reveals How Sasuke Surpassed Naruto Uzumaki By Adulthood

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This article contains spoilers from the Boruto series.

In the realm of ninjas, Naruto Uzumaki stands out as one of the most powerful figures, even during the time period known as the “Boruto” era. Despite lacking natural talent, it’s widely recognized that Naruto overcame immense hardships in his life to achieve the status he now holds in maturity.

In a compelling turn of events, Naruto ascended to the position of Konoha’s seventh Hokage and played a crucial role in saving the world during the Fourth Ninja War. Despite his remarkable accomplishments, it’s important to note that Naruto’s journey wasn’t a solitary one. His longtime friend and rival, Sasuke Uchiha, was a significant driving force in Naruto’s life. Their competitive spirit extended well beyond their youth and continued into maturity.

Their intense rivalry is highly esteemed within the realm of the Boruto anime, with both characters reaching an equal level at some point. However, it’s been officially affirmed by Kishimoto that as of now, Sasuke holds a stronger position compared to Naruto.

Sasuke Uchiha Is Stronger Than Naruto In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex

Sasuke Got Stronger During The Timeskip While Naruto Was Sealed

  • Sasuke Maintains His Mangekyo Sharingan Powers
  • He Became Strong Enough To Injure Code

During their years, Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha often found themselves matched in strength. After the Fourth Great Ninja War concluded, it was apparent that Naruto had surpassed Sasuke in power, a fact well recognized by fans. This shift became more pronounced when Naruto obtained the second half of Kurama and a Hashirama Cell-enhanced prosthetic arm, while Sasuke suffered a loss of an arm. Yet, as they matured into adulthood, according to Kishimoto, both Naruto and Sasuke reached an equilibrium in terms of power.

Naruto, don’t forget, we’re not the same as before now. — Sasuke to Naruto

During the time known as the Boruto era, there were significant changes. The equilibrium of power was disrupted significantly when it became public knowledge that Naruto no longer possessed the power of Kurama. After employing Baryon Mode, Naruto Uzumaki relinquished his most substantial strength. To restore balance, Kishimoto had Sasuke lose the Rinnegan, but it’s not quite on par with the magnitude of Naruto’s loss.

Firstly, Sasuke Uchiha continues to possess his Everlasting Mangekyo Sharingan. This suggests that he can still call upon abilities such as the Complete Body Susanoo, and so forth. On the flip side, Naruto was limited to Sage Mode only.

I am the only one that Konoha needs to hate. — Sasuke Uchiha

It is now undeniable that Sasuke surpasses Naruto in strength, but that’s not all. In the series “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex,” Masashi Kishimoto officially acknowledges that both Sasuke and Boruto had been training during the gap in time. As a result of this training, they both became stronger, with Sasuke even engaging in combat against Code. Remarkably, during this fight, Sasuke, without his Rinnegan, succeeded in removing one of Code’s eyes. This Code is said to be superior to even Jigen, making Sasuke’s feat all the more impressive.

Naruto Will Catch Up To Sasuke In The Future

For Now, Naruto Uzumaki Remains Sealed

Currently in the series ‘Boruto’, it’s evident that Sasuke Uchiha exhibits a greater strength compared to Naruto Uzumaki. Yet, this disparity is unlikely to persist for long. Upon Naruto’s return, he is expected to grow even more powerful, implying that the power balance between Naruto and Sasuke will always remain close. Fans can only anticipate that in Boruto, these two legendary figures from Naruto will be handled with the respect and care they deserve.

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2025-08-26 08:34