The Naruto saga has yet to leave the manga and anime world. Although spin-offs and continuation sagas are under development, one of the most anticipated ones is Naruto’s son, Boruto’s journey. There is a new chapter unfolding with Boruto after a four-year time jump following a mind-bending jutsu that alters reality. Now fans have a first look at Boruto carrying ahead the Naruto saga.

Regardless, the manga aims to ride strong and follow up on Boruto’s last anime appearance. Additionally, fans will be eager to know how the new timeline affects the Naruto story in its entirety.

Boruto’s time skip to propel a new era for the Naruto franchise

Naruto Uzumaki’s legacy is moving ahead with his son, Boruto Uzumaki, as he forges his path. The second part of Boruto’s manga, titled Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, will drop with a four-year time skip. It will drastically change the lives of the characters and the world they live in. A cover of Shueisha’s V Jump magazine has revealed the new look of Boruto after the skip, and it is unexpected yet stunning. Interestingly, he looks more like a Sasuke than a Naruto!

Boruto looks more mature, confident, and powerful, wielding a sword and wearing Sasuke’s clothes. He also sports a scar on his right eye, hinting at a tragic event that may have occurred during the time skip. Additionally, the skip ahead will also address how the plot will cater to the changed circumstances. Fans will be interested to know about the fate of other iconic characters of the saga, including Naruto and Sasuke.

Interestingly, Boruto shares a lot of similarities and traits with Sasuke. As the saga progresses, it reminds fans how Sasuke’s influence shines everywhere. Especially considering he is the mentor to Boruto.

The Sasuke inspiration behind Two Blue Vortex

Boruto resembles Sasuke more as they share many similarities. Throughout the series, Boruto progressively becomes like his mentor. He greatly admires Sasuke’s loyalty to the village and Hokage and aspires to become a shinobi who supports the shadows rather than the light. Additionally, Boruto inherits Sasuke’s independent nature, often finding himself at odds with his father and other figures of authority. He also looks to follow a journey as unique as Sasuke’s. Furthermore, Boruto learns several of Sasuke’s techniques, such as the Chidori and Rinnegan, and even dons a cloak and headband.

Meanwhile, Sasuke Uchiha will reprise his role in Naruto: Sasuke Story-The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust. The former is a manga adaptation of a novel by Jun Esaka and Masashi Kishimoto scheduled to be released in Weekly Shonen Jump. The other spinoff is Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, which is a manga series that focuses on Sasuke’s mentoring of Boruto as well as his confrontations with the Otsutsuki clan.

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