Boruto: Kishimoto Teases a Forgotten Character Will Finally Get Real Growth

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

Watching the latest arc of *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex*, it’s becoming clear we’re building towards a huge showdown between Boruto and the God Trees. What’s really interesting is that the creators, Kishimoto and Ikemoto, have suggested that Eida and Daemon will be facing off against the Shinju Mamushi soon. That definitely makes me even more eager to see what happens next!

I noticed something interesting in *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 26* – it looks like a character who’s been a bit overlooked is finally going to get a chance to shine. It seems Inojin Yamanaka is about to step up his game, and the manga is hinting at a bigger role for him in the upcoming fights. He’s really determined to protect Himawari Uzumaki, but right now, he’s just not strong enough to go toe-to-toe with Jura, who’s become the main villain of the *Boruto* series.

Inojin Joins Forces With Boruto and Kashin Koji

Inojin Has Similar Goals to Boruto and Koji

  • Inojin Yamanaka unexpectedly joins Team Boruto for now.
  • Inojin Yamanaka wants to protect Himawari Uzumaki from Jura.

The latest chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is out, and it reveals important developments! We learn more about the partnership between Boruto and Kashin Koji, the growing friendship between Eida, Sarada, and Sumire, and a disagreement between Shikamaru and two of Konoha’s leaders. While there’s still no news on Kawaki, the focus is starting to shift to Inojin Yamanaka, who appears to be stepping up to play a key part in the battle against Jura and the Shinju Clones.

When Jura visited Konoha, Inojin was injured trying to shield Himawari from a powerful attack. This event made him realize he needed to get stronger and fully learn his clan’s techniques to protect Himawari and his family from the Shinju Clones. He recognized Jura’s immense power, which made it simpler for Koji and Boruto to recruit him into their plan.

Masashi Kishimoto/Mikio Ikemoto/Viz

Kashin Koji acted quickly, using Inojin to contact Shikamaru and warn him about the growing political unrest in Konoha. This made Inojin a participant in Koji’s schemes, putting him in a difficult position between his loyalty to the village and his faith in Koji and Boruto’s plans. It seems likely that Inojin will become stronger simply by working with Koji.

Inojin Yamanaka Could Grow Stronger

Inojin Yamanaka Could Unlock A New OP Jutsu

In the current Boruto: Two Blue Vortex storyline, Inojin Yamanaka really needs to get stronger. To avoid being a burden and actually protect Himawari Uzumaki, he needs to fully control his family’s techniques, learn new ones, or even create a completely original jutsu quickly. Considering how the story is going, it seems likely that the author, Kishimoto, might be planning a significant power boost for Inojin that could change everything.

While it’s not official yet, many fans believe Inojin will become a more important character in the Boruto series. Currently, only a handful of the younger ninja have received significant power boosts, but as the battles with Jura and his forces heat up, Inojin Yamanaka might finally get the chance to step into a larger role and develop more as a character, rather than simply being a supporting figure.

Our interests are aligned. If you want to know more, come with me.—Kashin Koji to Inojin Yamanaka

If Inojin wants to quickly become a more powerful ninja, he needs to train with Kashin Koji, just as Koji helped Boruto improve during his time away. Koji’s special ability, Ten Directions, allows him to help others grow rapidly, and he could make Inojin a key asset in future battles – a sort of hidden weapon.

Inojin Yamanaka Will Play a Bigger Role in Boruto’s Next Arc

Inojin Was Spotted in Koji’s Prescience Vision

Fans believe Inojin Yamanaka appeared in a recent vision seen by Kashin Koji in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 23. This suggests the creators might be setting up future development for Inojin’s character. It looks like he’ll face a powerful enemy, probably Jura, giving him another opportunity to demonstrate his strength and protect Himawari.

Fans think Kishimoto included Inojin in that vision for a reason, suggesting bigger plans for his character. Inojin is likely to become more important in *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex*, possibly with new abilities or a more significant role in the story.

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2025-09-27 18:36