Boruto: Kishimoto Confirms Naruto’s Absence Is a Setup for Something Bigger

This article contains spoilers from the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.

The *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex* storyline is ongoing, and fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Naruto Uzumaki. It’s been over 20 chapters since he disappeared, making this his longest absence in the series. Many viewers are hoping to see Naruto make a powerful return to fighting soon, as the wait feels incredibly long.

The *Boruto* manga has seen significant changes since Naruto stepped away. Boruto and Kawaki have swapped roles, Sasuke is no longer involved in the main story, and Konoha is facing political unrest. New threats like Jura and the mysterious God Trees have emerged, and Naruto would be shocked by how much the world has changed. It’s becoming increasingly clear that Naruto’s absence is all part of a larger plan that will have massive consequences for the entire ninja world.

Boruto Moves On Without Naruto Uzumaki

Naruto Uzumaki Has Been Removed From the Story

Naruto Uzumaki has been out of the picture for more than 20 chapters.
Naruto is still sealed with Hinata in the Daikokuten Dimension.

It feels like a long time since fans last saw Naruto Uzumaki playing an active role in the *Boruto* manga. His absence has been so prolonged that many fans feel like an entire generation has passed without him. The once-constant Seventh Hokage has been sidelined, and his eventual return seems far off and almost unbelievable, as if the world has adjusted to life without its hero.

The *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex* manga has also sidelined Sasuke Uchiha, portraying him as a vulnerable ninja in desperate need of help. It’s surprising to see Kishimoto and Ikemoto have significantly weakened both Naruto and Sasuke, diminishing their once-powerful status. No one expected Sasuke to lose his Rinnegan or Naruto to lose Kurama.

With Naruto and Sasuke away, some of the younger ninja are proving themselves, handling challenges that used to require their predecessors’ strength. The story is also showing significant growth in Boruto, Sarada, and Himawari’s abilities, as they all begin to actively defend the village that Naruto and Sasuke worked so hard to protect.

Naruto’s Existence Prevents the Biggest Battle in Boruto

Boruto and Kawaki’s Ultimate Fight Can’t Exist as Long as Naruto Is Around

Boruto and Kawaki have been enemies for a while, and their rivalry is getting worse now that Naruto is gone. Ever since Naruto was trapped in the Daikokuten dimension, Kawaki has been relentlessly pursuing Boruto, determined to destroy the Otsutsuki Clan – even if it means eliminating his own brother.

Honestly, it’s heartbreaking to see, but Kawaki is *still* fixated on killing Boruto, even after they teamed up to deal with Jura and the God Trees. Boruto, though? He absolutely refuses to kill Kawaki. He genuinely believes Kawaki can be saved, that he can help restore the Uzumaki family and pull him back from the darkness that’s got a hold of him. But we all *know* a massive showdown between them is inevitable, and with Naruto out of the picture, the tension is just killing me!

Friendship can change the world in unbelievable ways.—Naruto Uzumaki

As a huge Boruto fan, I’ve been thinking about how much more impactful Boruto and Kawaki’s rivalry could be if Naruto wasn’t always around to step in. Honestly, with the Seventh Hokage constantly present, it’s hard to imagine their conflict truly escalating. It feels like we’re missing out on the full emotional weight of their struggle. Removing Naruto from the equation could allow us to see something truly epic – a rivalry that echoes the incredible final battle between Naruto and Sasuke, a second coming of that legendary clash, if you will! It would be amazing to witness that level of intensity and emotional depth again.

Naruto Uzumaki’s Return Is Still Far From Happening

Naruto Uzumaki’s Return Is Further Away Than Fans Think

As a huge Naruto fan, I have to say he *still* feels like the biggest hero in the ninja world, even though he’s not as present in the Boruto manga anymore. I know some people feel like they’ve toned him down, or sidelined him, but his legend is just untouchable! It’s a constant reminder of how powerful and influential he was. Honestly, no matter what happens in the story now, there’s just a hole where the Seventh Hokage used to be, and it’s hard to ignore.

Despite the current excitement, Naruto won’t be returning to the manga anytime soon. The story is currently building up the new generation of characters, and bringing Naruto back too early would diminish the importance of his eventual reappearance. For now, fans should enjoy the latest chapters of *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex* and watch as the rivalry between Boruto and Kawaki develops.

2025-10-11 18:35