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Boruto Uzumaki
Naruto, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations character
Boruto as designed by Mikio Ikemoto
First appearance	Naruto chapter 700: Naruto Uzumaki!! (2014)
Created by	Masashi Kishimoto
Voiced by	Japanese Kokoro Kikuchi (The Last: Naruto the Movie) Yuko Sanpei English Amanda C. Miller (Boruto: Naruto the Movie and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) Maile Flanagan (Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 and The Last: Naruto the Movie)
Notable relatives	Naruto Uzumaki (father) Hinata Uzumaki (mother) Himawari Uzumaki (younger sister) Hanabi Hyuga (maternal aunt) Minato Namikaze (paternal grandfather, deceased) Kushina Uzumaki (paternal grandmother, deceased) Hiashi Hyuga (maternal grandfather) Hizashi Hyuga (maternal great-uncle, deceased) Neji Hyuga (uncle, deceased) Kawaki (adoptive older brother)
Ninja rank	Genin
Ninja team	Team Konohamaru/Team 7

Boruto Uzumaki (Japanese: うずまき ボルト, Hepburn: Uzumaki Boruto) is a fictional character created by Masashi Kishimoto who first appears in the finale of the manga series Naruto as the son of the protagonist Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Uzumaki. He later appears as the main protagonist in the 2015 anime film Boruto: Naruto the Movie where he is training as a ninja to surpass his father, the leader of the ninja village Konohagakure and also being mentored by his father’s best friend and rival, Sasuke Uchiha. Boruto also serves as a protagonist in the manga and anime series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. The manga starts off with the retelling of the Boruto film, while the anime begins with his childhood in the ninja academy where he meets his future teammates—Sarada Uchiha and Mitsuki—as well as his teacher, Konohamaru Sarutobi. The character has also appeared in video games, starting with Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.

Despite Boruto’s physical designs being similar to Naruto when he was young, their personalities are developed differently. Boruto’s relationship with his father reflects Kishimoto’s relationship with his children. On the other hand, the manga primarily focuses on his misrealationship with his adoptive brother Kawaki as artist Mikio Ikemoto wants the audience to look forward to their development. In the Japanese version, Boruto is voiced by Kokoro Kikuchi in The Last: Naruto the Movie and by Yūko Sanpei in all subsequent appearances. Sanpei enjoyed doing the work of Boruto’s acting, finding him endearing. In the English version, he is voiced by Amanda C. Miller.

Boruto’s character has received mixed critical responses. His relationship with his father has been criticized due to reviewers finding the concept overused in the Naruto manga. In Boruto: Naruto the Movie, his development was praised due to his action scenes and how he understood his father’s actions. The two voices provided for him in Japanese and English also received good response.

Creation and conception[edit]

Masashi Kishimoto created Boruto in 2013 when the manga Naruto was at its climax. The motivation for the creation was him wanting Naruto Uzumaki to become a father when the manga ends.^[1] In the finale of Naruto, Boruto makes a prank in the mountain of Konoha that shows all its leaders, the Hokages. Kishimoto wanted Boruto to act like his father, but at the same time, have differences between each other. Despite not wishing to reveal much about Boruto due to developments of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, he added that Boruto is not as direct as Naruto.^[2] Boruto’s first name is a reference to his first cousin once removed Neji Hyuga as an homage to his death in Naruto while protecting both of Boruto’s parents.^[3] In Boruto: Naruto the Movie, Kishimoto developed Boruto and Naruto’s relationship from his relationship with his sons.^[4] He wanted the film to depict the father and son relationship between Boruto and Naruto.^[1] The film’s theme song, «Diver» (ダイバー) by Kana-Boon, serves as a reference to Boruto. One of the singers of the band stated that it reflects how the character constantly changes from the beginning to the end of the story.^[1]

Boruto’s mentorship by Naruto’s rival and best friend Sasuke Uchiha was influenced due to the latter having few appearances in the Naruto movies. Kishimoto decided that he wanted Sasuke to have a major role in Boruto: Naruto the Movie, which he wrote. In the film, Sasuke becomes the teacher of Naruto’s first son, Boruto, inspired by Piccolo from the Dragon Ball manga series by Akira Toriyama. A former enemy of Dragon Ball protagonist Goku, Piccolo becomes the teacher of Goku’s first son, Gohan.^[5] Boruto anime and film director Hiroyuki Yamashita said that when first seeing the character in Sarada Uchiha’s spin-off, he liked his character. In the making of the Boruto film, Yamashita said some scenes regarding to Boruto were removed due to time constraints such as one of the character’s interactions with his father as well as another interaction between Boruto and Sarada. A difficult scene for the staff was the use of Boruto’s Rasengan (螺旋丸, lit. spiral sphere, English manga: «Spiral Chakra Sphere») technique which had to disappear shortly after being used and then appearing again in an attack. The scene in which Naruto passes his son all of his chakra to increase his Rasengan was carefully storyboarded in the film.^[6]

Although Boruto is the protagonist of Next Generations series, Ikemoto stated in early 2019 that the relationship between Boruto and Kawaki will be the most important point in the story as the manga is aimed to reach the flashforward scene from the first chapter where both characters start fighting against each other.^[7] In December 2020, Ikemoto stated that the anime would make further progress in regards to Kawaki’s and Boruto’s meeting. However, he still refrained from explaining the flashforward where the manga started. Ikemoto stated that in future chapters, there will be revealed more hints about the flashforward such as their growth, why they become hostile.^[8]

Design[edit]

In designing the character, Kishimoto intended Boruto to be similar to his father but at the same time avoided facial similarities in the eyes and cheeks due to the fact Naruto had the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, Kurama, sealed inside him unlike his son. Additionally, he gave him a simpler costume than Naruto’s original one that would yet remain the symbol of the Uzumaki clan. The author purposefully let Boruto wear his clothes casually by making him wear his jacket unzipped since he found it suitable for the character’s personality.^[10] For the finale of the manga, Kishimoto originally intended to give Boruto the Byakugan, an eye technique which he would inherit from his mother Hinata Hyuga. However, the author forgot about it and instead gave him an unknown eye technique.^[11]

In the first few pages of the first chapter Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, an encounter between an older teenage Boruto against another one named Kawaki was briefly shown as a flashforward.^[12] The purpose was to attract more fans so they could look forward to the battle as it has a chaotic state to it.^[2] The battle against Kawaki was shown instead in the first chapter rather than Sasuke’s one against Kinshiki Otsutsuki from the Boruto film to generate a different impact within the fans despite sharing the same storyline. Boruto’s teenage design was first illustrated in little time. As a result, Mikio Ikemoto stated that once Boruto reached this moment, the older protagonist’s design might change.^[9] As the story in the manga progresses, Boruto’s facial expressions change when interacting with other character; with the friendly Tento, Boruto’s eyes are shown bigger due to the portrayal of Boruto’s childish personality. However, upon meeting Kawaki, Boruto’s eyes are illustrated smaller due to the author’s intent to show a more rebellious take on Boruto.^[7]

Due to the staff of the Naruto anime referring to Naruto and Sasuke as «legendary characters», anime developers Pierrot aim to carefully portray Boruto and his friends, the «new generation», as the new protagonists. They also seek to have them developed as the previous generation.^[13] However, Kishimoto is concerned about how Boruto and his friends could reach Naruto and Sasuke’s strength as he finds it repetitive.^[14] Ikemoto stated that Boruto’s look is predetermined by the storyline so the author instead could not draw the character on his own completely. However, the scene from the 9th chapter where Boruto creates a Rasengan with his father left a big impression on him, believing it was important for the storyline.^[7]

Voice actors[edit]

In the Japanese version, he was voiced by Kokoro Kikuchi in The Last as a toddler; for the Boruto film and anime, he is voiced by Yūko Sanpei.^[15][16][17] Sanpei has been a fan of the Naruto manga series ever since she was young. While identifying herself with Naruto Uzumaki’s character, the actress noted the bond between her and Naruto became stronger when learning she would voice her son. As a result, once learning she got the role for Boruto’s character, Sanpei bought the entire Naruto manga series despite already having it to prepare for the Boruto film.^[18] Sanpei was thankful for being offered this position and joked about how Junko Takeuchi became a «father» as her voice role was Naruto. Initially, Sanpei recalls having difficulties voicing Boruto; when she received her script for the film, she began to understand Boruto’s concept as the boy who loves his father dearly, which helped her voice the character better.^[19] Please with the film Boruto, Sanpei asked Kishimoto to make another one which resulted in Kishimoto asking her to let him rest for another one.^[20]

In the English version, he was voiced by Maile Flanagan in The Last: Naruto the Movie film as a toddler and Amanda C. Miller in the Boruto film as a teenager. Boruto is the first main character Miller has ever voiced. While enjoying the work she does as Boruto’s English voice, she stated she felt stress about it due to how important her character is considering his role in the story. Miller and the other Boruto English voice actors felt honored to play the characters based on how large the franchise is.^[21] Flanagan and Miller found the two family members similar in nature despite having different backgrounds.^[22]

Appearances[edit]

In Naruto and stand alone works[edit]

First appearing in Naruto‘s finale, Boruto is a child who attends Konoha’s ninja academy and often takes care of his sister, Himawari Uzumaki. Like Naruto, Boruto commits mischief to get attention, but for different reasons. Due to his father becoming the Hokage (the leader of Konoha), he does not spend any time with him as he used to.^[23] He makes a brief appearance in Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, where he gives a meal to his comrade Sarada Uchiha to pass on to his father; she becomes motivated to become the Hokage after the day she had.^[24]
In the 2015 film Boruto: Naruto the Movie, and its retellings, Boruto joins the Chunin examinations while gradually becoming frustrated by Naruto putting the village ahead of their family.^[25] Boruto ends up meeting his father’s best friend and rival, Sarada’s father Sasuke Uchiha, and managed to become his apprentice after learning to use the Rasengan while accidentally creating new variation of it. But when the exams commence, Boruto cheats causing his disqualification. As this happens, Naruto is captured by Momoshiki Otsutsuki while protecting their village from the alien’s attack. Boruto realizes the error of his ways and joins Sasuke and the Kage to save Naruto. With the help of Naruto and Sasuke, Boruto defeats the enemy Momoshiki with his Rasengan. Although he resented the Hokage position, Boruto becomes resolute to become strong to protect his village’s leader in the same way as Sasuke and entrusts Sarada to be a future Hokage instead of himself.^[25] Boruto also reprises his role in the novel adaptation of the movie,^[26] as well as part of an omake from the manga Sasuke Uchiha’s Sharingan Legend where he trains with the title character.^[27]

In Boruto: Naruto Next Generations[edit]

While the movie and manga open to Boruto after his graduation from the Ninja Academy, the anime adaptation shows him when still attending the school. Boruto manifests an Eye Technique called «Jōgan» or that allows him to see people’s contaminated chakra.^[28] This enables him to solve the mystery of a «Ghost» corrupting fellow villagers alongside his friends, by finding the culprit. Boruto and his friends take a trip to the village of Kirigakure, befriending the young ninja Kagura Karatachi while stopping a coup by loyalists of their village’s horrific Blood Mist traditions.^[29] Boruto later graduates and forms the new «Team 7» alongside Sarada and Mitsuki under the leadership of Konohamaru Sarutobi,^[30][31] and they start taking ninja missions.^[32][33] He is also present in two original video animations: one where he indirectly causes his father to be knocked out after accidentally breaking Himawari’s doll, and another where Team Konohamaru is sent to stop an apparent thief.^[34]

In both versions of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Boruto is branded by a dying Momoshiki with a «seal» in his right hand known as «Karma» (楔, Kāma). After the Momoshiki fight, Boruto becomes a bodyguard to the Fire Feudal Lord’s son Tentō Madoka, befriending the boy while teaching him ninjutsu.^[35][36][37] Boruto later learns of the existence of a group known as «Kara», and he and his team meet a former Kara member named Kawaki, who is revealed in the series opening scene to become his enemy when the two are older.^[12] As Boruto befriends Kawaki, the two learn of Kara’s plans, and the consequences of possessing the Karma. During a fight against a Kara member, Boro, Boruto’s Karma causes him to be possessed by Momoshiki who seeks to take over his body through the Karma.^[38]

When Isshiki Otsutsuki invades the village, Boruto uses the Karma to send him to another dimension where he, Kawaki, Naruto and Sasuke manage to defeat him. Shortly afterward, Momoshiki possesses Boruto again and tries to kill Sasuke, managing to destroy his Rinnegan. The wounded Sasuke and Kawaki manage to fight Momoshiki until the young ninja recovers his own self. Still conflicted with the Otsutsuki taking part of their bodies with the Karma, Boruto and Kawaki decide to investigate the Kara agent Code to eliminate their curse. Kawaki unleashes his own Karma to kill Boruto while being controlled by Momoshiki. However, Momoshiki merges with Boruto so that he will not be erased permanently.

In other media[edit]

Outside manga and anime, Boruto also appears in the fighting game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, first only in the ending and playable in the expansion pack Road to Boruto.^[39] Following Momoshiki’s defeat, Boruto can fight against Naruto. Although Boruto loses, his father states he is proud of how much he developed his skills, pleasing Boruto.^[40] In 2019, CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama received multiple requests by fans to develop another Storm game but claimed that this was meant to be the final game in the series. Nevertheless, he claims Bandai Visual is up to decide if the developers should develop a new series of games focused on Boruto.^[41] He appears in the video game Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker as a playable character,^[42] as well as Naruto x Boruto: Ninja Voltage.^[43] He is also featured in the Boruto light novels.^[44]

Reception[edit]

Critical[edit]

Critical reception to Boruto’s character has been generally mixed. Upon first seeing him Ramsey Isler from IGN found him too similar to his father.^[45] While comparing Boruto’s traits to main characters often seen in other manga series, McNulty felt that Boruto’s growth across the anime series helped to make him more likable.^[46] On the other hand, Andy Hanley from UK Anime Network said despite his similar design and actions to his father Naruto, Boruto is not like him and has a different personality. Amy McNulty from Anime News Network and Hanley enjoyed Boruto’s relationship with his father Naruto due to the differences in their childhoods and how that becomes the focus of the film Boruto: Naruto the Movie. McNulty also liked how Boruto develops as he became afraid of his father’s fate during an attack from the antagonist.^[47][48] Richard Eisenbeis from Kotaku was critical to Boruto’s development, as he felt that his bond with his father at the end of the Boruto film was unthinkable and weak.^[49] In a review from the manga, Nick Smith from ICv2 found Boruto as the weak part of the series due to his personality that contrasted the Naruto in the original Naruto series.^[50] Alexandria Hill from Otaku USA enjoyed Boruto’s fight against the film’s villain, Momoshiki, and his team-up with Naruto and Sasuke.^[51] Chris Zimmerman from DVD Talk noted how the writers fairly conceived Boruto’s poor relationship with his father and how it improves during the climax of the film.^[52] Leroy Douresseaux liked how Boruto’s character has already started development by the second volume of the series.^[53] For the anime, Beveridge remarked Boruto’s characterization which he felt was superior to the one from the manga.^[54]

Critics still enjoyed Boruto’s growth, comparing his initial childish act to a more mature teenager with notable idealism.^[55][56][57] McNulty expressed joy in how the viewer of the Boruto anime gets to see Boruto’s days in the ninja academy which Naruto briefly showed and how Boruto does not have the same behavior as his father when being a child.^[58] Anime Now felt Boruto’s first enemies were more lighthearted than his predecessors.^[59] Thais Valdivia from Hobby Consolas stated that while viewers of the film may initially dislike Boruto’s personality, his character arc helps to make him more appealing adding his fight alongside Naruto and Sasuke as one of the highlights.^[60]

Critics also focused on Boruto’s bond with other characters, most notably his father. Chris Beveridge from the Fandom Post disliked the large focus between Naruto and Boruto’s relationship on the first chapter of the Boruto manga.^[61] Viz Media senior director Kevin Hamric noted that while he initially displays a lazy demeanor, Boruto seeks fight and surpass his father.^[62] Sam Stewart from IGN felt Boruto’s personality was «far less enthused» as the reviewer commented he found the character’s dislike toward his father misguided and finding types of stories too common in fiction.^[63] Melina Dargis liked how Boruto realizes his father’s goals and joins Sasuke and the Kages in order to save Naruto. Additionally, Dargis noted Boruto’s early strained relationship with his father as well as his use of technology to fight might reflect on modern audiences who might understand his character more as a result.^[64] Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network praised how the writers manage to develop Boruto’s angst without coming across as «teen whining» and how Sasuke Uchiha decides to train him upon seeing his similarities with his father.^[65][66] The misrelationship Boruto forms with his adoptive brother Kawaki was seen as a striking rivalry similar to the one his father had with Sasuke in the first series.^[67][68] Beveridge enjoyed the foreshadow of an older Boruto on a fight against Kawaki in the series’ pilot chapter, looking forward to their development.^[61]

Journalists also focused on Boruto’s voice actresses. Toon Zone enjoyed Miller’s performance as Boruto for making him a come across as a believable male character despite the actress being female. On the other hand, Yuko Sanpei’s performance was criticized for giving a pitch equal to that of Junko Takeuchi’s Naruto despite the latter being an adult.^[69] The New York Times claimed that it was common that young male characters were voiced by women citing other characters with English actresses including Goku from Dragon Ball and Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece. Miller also noted that while her character was initially polarizing to viewers due to Boruto not being aware of his father’s past, he still acted as realistic child and often showed signs of affection ever since his introduction in the 2015 movie where he cries in joy when being motivated by him.^[70] Anime News Network also praised Amanda C. Miller’s role as Boruto’s English actor, but feeling the voice often sounded more feminine than his Japanese counterpart.^[47]

Popularity[edit]

Theatergoers for the Boruto film were given two different types of fans with one of them using Boruto and Naruto’s images.^[71] Boruto’s entire clothing is also being sold as merchandising.^[72] Although Hiroshi Matsuyama received a number of requests in 2019 from fans to develop another Storm game, he said that it was the final game of the series. He said that Bandai Visual would decide if a new series of games, focused on Boruto, should be developed.^[73] In a popularity poll of the 2015 movie, Boruto was voted as the third best character behind Mitsuki and Sarada.^[74] In poll from 2021, Boruto took the top place.^[75] Denki Kaminarimon’s voice actress, Chihiro Ikki, said she liked how Boruto protects Denki from bullies in the series’ beginning having once being bullied when she was younger and saw Boruto as an ideal hero.^[76]

See also[edit]

•  Anime and manga portal

References[edit]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Boruto Uzumaki
Naruto, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations character
Boruto as designed by Mikio Ikemoto
First appearance	Naruto chapter 700: Naruto Uzumaki!! (2014)
Created by	Masashi Kishimoto
Voiced by	Japanese Kokoro Kikuchi (The Last: Naruto the Movie) Yuko Sanpei English Amanda C. Miller (Boruto: Naruto the Movie and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) Maile Flanagan (Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 and The Last: Naruto the Movie)
Notable relatives	Naruto Uzumaki (father) Hinata Uzumaki (mother) Himawari Uzumaki (younger sister) Hanabi Hyuga (maternal aunt) Minato Namikaze (paternal grandfather, deceased) Kushina Uzumaki (paternal grandmother, deceased) Hiashi Hyuga (maternal grandfather) Hizashi Hyuga (maternal great-uncle, deceased) Neji Hyuga (uncle, deceased) Kawaki (adoptive older brother)
Ninja rank	Genin
Ninja team	Team Konohamaru/Team 7

Boruto Uzumaki (Japanese: うずまき ボルト, Hepburn: Uzumaki Boruto) is a fictional character created by Masashi Kishimoto who first appears in the finale of the manga series Naruto as the son of the protagonist Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Uzumaki. He later appears as the main protagonist in the 2015 anime film Boruto: Naruto the Movie where he is training as a ninja to surpass his father, the leader of the ninja village Konohagakure and also being mentored by his father’s best friend and rival, Sasuke Uchiha. Boruto also serves as a protagonist in the manga and anime series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. The manga starts off with the retelling of the Boruto film, while the anime begins with his childhood in the ninja academy where he meets his future teammates—Sarada Uchiha and Mitsuki—as well as his teacher, Konohamaru Sarutobi. The character has also appeared in video games, starting with Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.

Despite Boruto’s physical designs being similar to Naruto when he was young, their personalities are developed differently. Boruto’s relationship with his father reflects Kishimoto’s relationship with his children. On the other hand, the manga primarily focuses on his misrealationship with his adoptive brother Kawaki as artist Mikio Ikemoto wants the audience to look forward to their development. In the Japanese version, Boruto is voiced by Kokoro Kikuchi in The Last: Naruto the Movie and by Yūko Sanpei in all subsequent appearances. Sanpei enjoyed doing the work of Boruto’s acting, finding him endearing. In the English version, he is voiced by Amanda C. Miller.

Boruto’s character has received mixed critical responses. His relationship with his father has been criticized due to reviewers finding the concept overused in the Naruto manga. In Boruto: Naruto the Movie, his development was praised due to his action scenes and how he understood his father’s actions. The two voices provided for him in Japanese and English also received good response.

Creation and conception[edit]

Masashi Kishimoto created Boruto in 2013 when the manga Naruto was at its climax. The motivation for the creation was him wanting Naruto Uzumaki to become a father when the manga ends.^[1] In the finale of Naruto, Boruto makes a prank in the mountain of Konoha that shows all its leaders, the Hokages. Kishimoto wanted Boruto to act like his father, but at the same time, have differences between each other. Despite not wishing to reveal much about Boruto due to developments of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, he added that Boruto is not as direct as Naruto.^[2] Boruto’s first name is a reference to his first cousin once removed Neji Hyuga as an homage to his death in Naruto while protecting both of Boruto’s parents.^[3] In Boruto: Naruto the Movie, Kishimoto developed Boruto and Naruto’s relationship from his relationship with his sons.^[4] He wanted the film to depict the father and son relationship between Boruto and Naruto.^[1] The film’s theme song, «Diver» (ダイバー) by Kana-Boon, serves as a reference to Boruto. One of the singers of the band stated that it reflects how the character constantly changes from the beginning to the end of the story.^[1]

Boruto’s mentorship by Naruto’s rival and best friend Sasuke Uchiha was influenced due to the latter having few appearances in the Naruto movies. Kishimoto decided that he wanted Sasuke to have a major role in Boruto: Naruto the Movie, which he wrote. In the film, Sasuke becomes the teacher of Naruto’s first son, Boruto, inspired by Piccolo from the Dragon Ball manga series by Akira Toriyama. A former enemy of Dragon Ball protagonist Goku, Piccolo becomes the teacher of Goku’s first son, Gohan.^[5] Boruto anime and film director Hiroyuki Yamashita said that when first seeing the character in Sarada Uchiha’s spin-off, he liked his character. In the making of the Boruto film, Yamashita said some scenes regarding to Boruto were removed due to time constraints such as one of the character’s interactions with his father as well as another interaction between Boruto and Sarada. A difficult scene for the staff was the use of Boruto’s Rasengan (螺旋丸, lit. spiral sphere, English manga: «Spiral Chakra Sphere») technique which had to disappear shortly after being used and then appearing again in an attack. The scene in which Naruto passes his son all of his chakra to increase his Rasengan was carefully storyboarded in the film.^[6]

Although Boruto is the protagonist of Next Generations series, Ikemoto stated in early 2019 that the relationship between Boruto and Kawaki will be the most important point in the story as the manga is aimed to reach the flashforward scene from the first chapter where both characters start fighting against each other.^[7] In December 2020, Ikemoto stated that the anime would make further progress in regards to Kawaki’s and Boruto’s meeting. However, he still refrained from explaining the flashforward where the manga started. Ikemoto stated that in future chapters, there will be revealed more hints about the flashforward such as their growth, why they become hostile.^[8]

Design[edit]

In designing the character, Kishimoto intended Boruto to be similar to his father but at the same time avoided facial similarities in the eyes and cheeks due to the fact Naruto had the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, Kurama, sealed inside him unlike his son. Additionally, he gave him a simpler costume than Naruto’s original one that would yet remain the symbol of the Uzumaki clan. The author purposefully let Boruto wear his clothes casually by making him wear his jacket unzipped since he found it suitable for the character’s personality.^[10] For the finale of the manga, Kishimoto originally intended to give Boruto the Byakugan, an eye technique which he would inherit from his mother Hinata Hyuga. However, the author forgot about it and instead gave him an unknown eye technique.^[11]

In the first few pages of the first chapter Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, an encounter between an older teenage Boruto against another one named Kawaki was briefly shown as a flashforward.^[12] The purpose was to attract more fans so they could look forward to the battle as it has a chaotic state to it.^[2] The battle against Kawaki was shown instead in the first chapter rather than Sasuke’s one against Kinshiki Otsutsuki from the Boruto film to generate a different impact within the fans despite sharing the same storyline. Boruto’s teenage design was first illustrated in little time. As a result, Mikio Ikemoto stated that once Boruto reached this moment, the older protagonist’s design might change.^[9] As the story in the manga progresses, Boruto’s facial expressions change when interacting with other character; with the friendly Tento, Boruto’s eyes are shown bigger due to the portrayal of Boruto’s childish personality. However, upon meeting Kawaki, Boruto’s eyes are illustrated smaller due to the author’s intent to show a more rebellious take on Boruto.^[7]

Due to the staff of the Naruto anime referring to Naruto and Sasuke as «legendary characters», anime developers Pierrot aim to carefully portray Boruto and his friends, the «new generation», as the new protagonists. They also seek to have them developed as the previous generation.^[13] However, Kishimoto is concerned about how Boruto and his friends could reach Naruto and Sasuke’s strength as he finds it repetitive.^[14] Ikemoto stated that Boruto’s look is predetermined by the storyline so the author instead could not draw the character on his own completely. However, the scene from the 9th chapter where Boruto creates a Rasengan with his father left a big impression on him, believing it was important for the storyline.^[7]

Voice actors[edit]

In the Japanese version, he was voiced by Kokoro Kikuchi in The Last as a toddler; for the Boruto film and anime, he is voiced by Yūko Sanpei.^[15][16][17] Sanpei has been a fan of the Naruto manga series ever since she was young. While identifying herself with Naruto Uzumaki’s character, the actress noted the bond between her and Naruto became stronger when learning she would voice her son. As a result, once learning she got the role for Boruto’s character, Sanpei bought the entire Naruto manga series despite already having it to prepare for the Boruto film.^[18] Sanpei was thankful for being offered this position and joked about how Junko Takeuchi became a «father» as her voice role was Naruto. Initially, Sanpei recalls having difficulties voicing Boruto; when she received her script for the film, she began to understand Boruto’s concept as the boy who loves his father dearly, which helped her voice the character better.^[19] Please with the film Boruto, Sanpei asked Kishimoto to make another one which resulted in Kishimoto asking her to let him rest for another one.^[20]

In the English version, he was voiced by Maile Flanagan in The Last: Naruto the Movie film as a toddler and Amanda C. Miller in the Boruto film as a teenager. Boruto is the first main character Miller has ever voiced. While enjoying the work she does as Boruto’s English voice, she stated she felt stress about it due to how important her character is considering his role in the story. Miller and the other Boruto English voice actors felt honored to play the characters based on how large the franchise is.^[21] Flanagan and Miller found the two family members similar in nature despite having different backgrounds.^[22]

Appearances[edit]

In Naruto and stand alone works[edit]

First appearing in Naruto‘s finale, Boruto is a child who attends Konoha’s ninja academy and often takes care of his sister, Himawari Uzumaki. Like Naruto, Boruto commits mischief to get attention, but for different reasons. Due to his father becoming the Hokage (the leader of Konoha), he does not spend any time with him as he used to.^[23] He makes a brief appearance in Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, where he gives a meal to his comrade Sarada Uchiha to pass on to his father; she becomes motivated to become the Hokage after the day she had.^[24]
In the 2015 film Boruto: Naruto the Movie, and its retellings, Boruto joins the Chunin examinations while gradually becoming frustrated by Naruto putting the village ahead of their family.^[25] Boruto ends up meeting his father’s best friend and rival, Sarada’s father Sasuke Uchiha, and managed to become his apprentice after learning to use the Rasengan while accidentally creating new variation of it. But when the exams commence, Boruto cheats causing his disqualification. As this happens, Naruto is captured by Momoshiki Otsutsuki while protecting their village from the alien’s attack. Boruto realizes the error of his ways and joins Sasuke and the Kage to save Naruto. With the help of Naruto and Sasuke, Boruto defeats the enemy Momoshiki with his Rasengan. Although he resented the Hokage position, Boruto becomes resolute to become strong to protect his village’s leader in the same way as Sasuke and entrusts Sarada to be a future Hokage instead of himself.^[25] Boruto also reprises his role in the novel adaptation of the movie,^[26] as well as part of an omake from the manga Sasuke Uchiha’s Sharingan Legend where he trains with the title character.^[27]

In Boruto: Naruto Next Generations[edit]

While the movie and manga open to Boruto after his graduation from the Ninja Academy, the anime adaptation shows him when still attending the school. Boruto manifests an Eye Technique called «Jōgan» or that allows him to see people’s contaminated chakra.^[28] This enables him to solve the mystery of a «Ghost» corrupting fellow villagers alongside his friends, by finding the culprit. Boruto and his friends take a trip to the village of Kirigakure, befriending the young ninja Kagura Karatachi while stopping a coup by loyalists of their village’s horrific Blood Mist traditions.^[29] Boruto later graduates and forms the new «Team 7» alongside Sarada and Mitsuki under the leadership of Konohamaru Sarutobi,^[30][31] and they start taking ninja missions.^[32][33] He is also present in two original video animations: one where he indirectly causes his father to be knocked out after accidentally breaking Himawari’s doll, and another where Team Konohamaru is sent to stop an apparent thief.^[34]

In both versions of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Boruto is branded by a dying Momoshiki with a «seal» in his right hand known as «Karma» (楔, Kāma). After the Momoshiki fight, Boruto becomes a bodyguard to the Fire Feudal Lord’s son Tentō Madoka, befriending the boy while teaching him ninjutsu.^[35][36][37] Boruto later learns of the existence of a group known as «Kara», and he and his team meet a former Kara member named Kawaki, who is revealed in the series opening scene to become his enemy when the two are older.^[12] As Boruto befriends Kawaki, the two learn of Kara’s plans, and the consequences of possessing the Karma. During a fight against a Kara member, Boro, Boruto’s Karma causes him to be possessed by Momoshiki who seeks to take over his body through the Karma.^[38]

When Isshiki Otsutsuki invades the village, Boruto uses the Karma to send him to another dimension where he, Kawaki, Naruto and Sasuke manage to defeat him. Shortly afterward, Momoshiki possesses Boruto again and tries to kill Sasuke, managing to destroy his Rinnegan. The wounded Sasuke and Kawaki manage to fight Momoshiki until the young ninja recovers his own self. Still conflicted with the Otsutsuki taking part of their bodies with the Karma, Boruto and Kawaki decide to investigate the Kara agent Code to eliminate their curse. Kawaki unleashes his own Karma to kill Boruto while being controlled by Momoshiki. However, Momoshiki merges with Boruto so that he will not be erased permanently.

In other media[edit]

Outside manga and anime, Boruto also appears in the fighting game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, first only in the ending and playable in the expansion pack Road to Boruto.^[39] Following Momoshiki’s defeat, Boruto can fight against Naruto. Although Boruto loses, his father states he is proud of how much he developed his skills, pleasing Boruto.^[40] In 2019, CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama received multiple requests by fans to develop another Storm game but claimed that this was meant to be the final game in the series. Nevertheless, he claims Bandai Visual is up to decide if the developers should develop a new series of games focused on Boruto.^[41] He appears in the video game Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker as a playable character,^[42] as well as Naruto x Boruto: Ninja Voltage.^[43] He is also featured in the Boruto light novels.^[44]

Reception[edit]

Critical[edit]

Critical reception to Boruto’s character has been generally mixed. Upon first seeing him Ramsey Isler from IGN found him too similar to his father.^[45] While comparing Boruto’s traits to main characters often seen in other manga series, McNulty felt that Boruto’s growth across the anime series helped to make him more likable.^[46] On the other hand, Andy Hanley from UK Anime Network said despite his similar design and actions to his father Naruto, Boruto is not like him and has a different personality. Amy McNulty from Anime News Network and Hanley enjoyed Boruto’s relationship with his father Naruto due to the differences in their childhoods and how that becomes the focus of the film Boruto: Naruto the Movie. McNulty also liked how Boruto develops as he became afraid of his father’s fate during an attack from the antagonist.^[47][48] Richard Eisenbeis from Kotaku was critical to Boruto’s development, as he felt that his bond with his father at the end of the Boruto film was unthinkable and weak.^[49] In a review from the manga, Nick Smith from ICv2 found Boruto as the weak part of the series due to his personality that contrasted the Naruto in the original Naruto series.^[50] Alexandria Hill from Otaku USA enjoyed Boruto’s fight against the film’s villain, Momoshiki, and his team-up with Naruto and Sasuke.^[51] Chris Zimmerman from DVD Talk noted how the writers fairly conceived Boruto’s poor relationship with his father and how it improves during the climax of the film.^[52] Leroy Douresseaux liked how Boruto’s character has already started development by the second volume of the series.^[53] For the anime, Beveridge remarked Boruto’s characterization which he felt was superior to the one from the manga.^[54]

Critics still enjoyed Boruto’s growth, comparing his initial childish act to a more mature teenager with notable idealism.^[55][56][57] McNulty expressed joy in how the viewer of the Boruto anime gets to see Boruto’s days in the ninja academy which Naruto briefly showed and how Boruto does not have the same behavior as his father when being a child.^[58] Anime Now felt Boruto’s first enemies were more lighthearted than his predecessors.^[59] Thais Valdivia from Hobby Consolas stated that while viewers of the film may initially dislike Boruto’s personality, his character arc helps to make him more appealing adding his fight alongside Naruto and Sasuke as one of the highlights.^[60]

Critics also focused on Boruto’s bond with other characters, most notably his father. Chris Beveridge from the Fandom Post disliked the large focus between Naruto and Boruto’s relationship on the first chapter of the Boruto manga.^[61] Viz Media senior director Kevin Hamric noted that while he initially displays a lazy demeanor, Boruto seeks fight and surpass his father.^[62] Sam Stewart from IGN felt Boruto’s personality was «far less enthused» as the reviewer commented he found the character’s dislike toward his father misguided and finding types of stories too common in fiction.^[63] Melina Dargis liked how Boruto realizes his father’s goals and joins Sasuke and the Kages in order to save Naruto. Additionally, Dargis noted Boruto’s early strained relationship with his father as well as his use of technology to fight might reflect on modern audiences who might understand his character more as a result.^[64] Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network praised how the writers manage to develop Boruto’s angst without coming across as «teen whining» and how Sasuke Uchiha decides to train him upon seeing his similarities with his father.^[65][66] The misrelationship Boruto forms with his adoptive brother Kawaki was seen as a striking rivalry similar to the one his father had with Sasuke in the first series.^[67][68] Beveridge enjoyed the foreshadow of an older Boruto on a fight against Kawaki in the series’ pilot chapter, looking forward to their development.^[61]

Journalists also focused on Boruto’s voice actresses. Toon Zone enjoyed Miller’s performance as Boruto for making him a come across as a believable male character despite the actress being female. On the other hand, Yuko Sanpei’s performance was criticized for giving a pitch equal to that of Junko Takeuchi’s Naruto despite the latter being an adult.^[69] The New York Times claimed that it was common that young male characters were voiced by women citing other characters with English actresses including Goku from Dragon Ball and Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece. Miller also noted that while her character was initially polarizing to viewers due to Boruto not being aware of his father’s past, he still acted as realistic child and often showed signs of affection ever since his introduction in the 2015 movie where he cries in joy when being motivated by him.^[70] Anime News Network also praised Amanda C. Miller’s role as Boruto’s English actor, but feeling the voice often sounded more feminine than his Japanese counterpart.^[47]

Popularity[edit]

Theatergoers for the Boruto film were given two different types of fans with one of them using Boruto and Naruto’s images.^[71] Boruto’s entire clothing is also being sold as merchandising.^[72] Although Hiroshi Matsuyama received a number of requests in 2019 from fans to develop another Storm game, he said that it was the final game of the series. He said that Bandai Visual would decide if a new series of games, focused on Boruto, should be developed.^[73] In a popularity poll of the 2015 movie, Boruto was voted as the third best character behind Mitsuki and Sarada.^[74] In poll from 2021, Boruto took the top place.^[75] Denki Kaminarimon’s voice actress, Chihiro Ikki, said she liked how Boruto protects Denki from bullies in the series’ beginning having once being bullied when she was younger and saw Boruto as an ideal hero.^[76]

See also[edit]

•  Anime and manga portal

References[edit]

editBoruto Uzumaki  [1][2]
うずまきボルト Uzumaki Boruto
Debut
Manga	Naruto Chapter #700
Anime	Boruto Episode #1
Novel	The Last: Naruto the Movie
Movie	The Last: Naruto the Movie
Game	Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
OVA	The Day Naruto Became Hokage (OVA)
Appears in	Anime, Manga, Novel, Game, Movie
Voice Actors
Japanese	Yūko Sanpei Kokoro Kikuchi (The Last: Naruto the Movie)
English	Amanda Celine Miller Maile Flanagan (The Last: Naruto the Movie)
Personal
Birthdate	March 27
Sex	Male
Species	Celestial Being
Age	Blank Period: 5 Boruto Movie: 12 Boruto Manga: 12 (Present) 16 (Future)
Height	Blank Period: 110 cm1.1 m <br />3.609 ft <br />43.307 in <br />–122 cm1.22 m <br />4.003 ft <br />48.031 in <br /> Boruto Movie: 145 cm1.45 m <br />4.757 ft <br />57.087 in <br /> Boruto Manga: 163 cm1.63 m <br />5.348 ft <br />64.173 in <br />
Kekkei Genkai	Jōgan (Anime only)
Classification	Sensor Type
Affiliation	Konohagakure Ryūchi Cave (Anime only)
Team	Team 7
Clan	Uzumaki Clan Hyūga Clan
Rank
Ninja Rank	Gaiden: Genin
Family Minato Namikaze (Grandfather) Kushina Uzumaki (Grandmother) Naruto Uzumaki (Father) Hyūga Elder (Great-Grandfather) Hiashi Hyūga (Grandfather) Hizashi Hyūga (Granduncle) Hinata and Hanabi’s Mother (Grandmother) (Anime only) Hinata Hyūga (Mother) Hanabi Hyūga (Aunt) Himawari Uzumaki (Sister) Neji Hyūga (First cousin once removed) Kawaki (Adoptive Brother) Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki (Host)
Nature Type Lightning Release (Affinity) Wind Release Water Release
Jutsu Boruto Stream Compression Rasengan (Anime only) Gentle Fist Harem Technique Improvised Secret Technique: Lightning Ball Shuriken Technique (Anime only) Kāma Kāma Rift Lightning Release Bullet: Powerful Breath (Anime only) Lightning Release: Purple Electricity (Manga only) Lightning Release: Thunderclap Arrow Multiple String Light Formation (Anime only) Parent and Child Rasengan Rasengan Rasengan: «Unison» Sexy Technique Shadow Clone Technique String Light Formation (Anime only) Student and Teacher: Rasengan Summoning Technique (Snake) (Anime only) Super Compression Rasengan (Anime only) Surging Fire Wild Dance (Anime only) Uchiha Style Shurikenjutsu: «Lightning»: Triple Vanishing Rasengan Water Release: Surging Sea Water Release: Water Formation Wall (Novel only) Wind Release: Gale Palm Wind Release: Rasengan (Anime only)
Tools Chakra Blade Flash Bomb (Anime only) Hidden Kunai Mechanism (Anime only) Jutsu Absorption Arm Shinobi Gauntlet Sword

Boruto Uzumaki (うずまきボルト, Uzumaki Boruto) is a shinobi from Konohagakure’s Uzumaki clan and a direct descendant of the Hyūga clan through his mother. While initially resentful of his father and his absence since becoming Hokage, Boruto eventually comes to respect his father and duties. Regardless, he vows to instead become a shinobi like his mentor.

Background

Boruto is the first child of Naruto and Hinata Uzumaki, receiving a younger sister, Himawari, two years later. As his parents continued to stay close to their childhood friends over the years, Boruto ultimately came to know the various parents’ respective kids well.^[3]

On the day that Naruto was to be inaugurated as the Seventh Hokage, Himawari wanted to bring her panda toy to the ceremony, but Boruto, fearing that he would end up carrying it, tried to take it away from her. When the toy’s head was ripped off in the ensuing tug-of-war, Himawari awakened her Byakugan and attacked Boruto in her anger, despite his vehement apologies. Naruto, sensing her killing intent, arrived and shielded Boruto, and was knocked out in the process due to the attack landing on one of his chakra points. Fearful of what an attack that could knock-out his father would do to him, Boruto tried to run from Himawari, although she easily located him hiding in a closet. From then on, he vowed never to anger her again.

Personality

Boruto is loud, energetic, and stubborn not unlike his father; even possessing a verbal tic, «dattebasa» (だってばさ), similar to Naruto’s «dattebayo» and his paternal grandmother’s «(da)ttebane» ((だ)ってばね). However, compared to his father at his age, Boruto is more refined and crafty, seemingly knowing all the shortcuts, as well as more mature in knowing how the world works. Between the two, he is more sarcastic. Unlike Naruto, Boruto doesn’t yell what he feels, which is the biggest difference.^[4] Despite his laid-back attitude, he is very diligent.^[5] Conversely, Boruto’s upbringing has also been different than that of his father’s: Boruto’s family is always there for him, and he likewise has many friends, and his acquisitions came easily and naturally to him from a combination of prodigious talents^[1] and nurturing parents.

For these reasons, Boruto has a high opinion of himself and freely brags about his abilities. Still, his arrogance has made him put no value in teammates or teamwork, believing he can do anything on his own. He felt in achieving success as the main point of anything, even taking insincere shortcuts to do so, such as utilising a cheat program to win a video game easily, or using the Kote to create a façade of performing an advanced technique to earn his right to be Sasuke’s disciple, and later swiftly resorting to the same device to defeat opponents once they seem to have an upper hand. After seeing how selfish and amoral he was acting from resorting to such a tool, he gained a newfound respect for actual hard work. At the same time, he also earned a strong dislike at anyone relying on such advanced tools, believing that one should rely solely on their natural skill. Upon meeting Ao, however, he came to appreciate that tools, no matter how advanced, are not inherently good or bad, but merely a means to a goal that depends on its user. Also, upon seeing how such inventions could be used even small animals, he came to appreciate Katasuke Tōno’s work.

Despite his arrogance, he does not look down on anyone else and is very loyal to his friends. Without hesitation, he had repeatedly come to the aid of Denki when he was physically harmed. He also avoids confrontation, or name-calling when someone is talking behind his back, completely ignoring the situation altogether unless his friends get hurt, which shows his maturity.^[3] Even when a friend was revealed to be an enemy, he remained determined to help bring them back from their dark path.^[6] He loves his mother and sister deeply — becoming indignant when either is hurt physically or emotionally. Despite loving his little sister, Boruto is terrified of her and promised himself he would never upset her again. Both Sasuke and Naruto commented that Boruto resembled each other when they were younger, and he had indeed displayed characteristics of both shinobi when they were younger, causing Naruto to state that his son is something entirely different from both of them. For example, he displayed Naruto’s mischievous habits to get attention and Sasuke’s desire for power even by using shortcuts. Similar to that of their parents, Boruto shares a complicated relationship with Sasuke’s daughter, Sarada. The two are often at odds, with the young Uchiha valuing the Hokage post while Boruto was showing utter disdain for it. Despite that, Boruto cares for Sarada and her dream, as witnessed during the Chūnin Exams, when he voiced his desire to win to not diminish Sarada’s progress to becoming Hokage. Overall, Boruto’s unwavering loyalty to his friends have continually proven to be a strong influence to all around him, many even noting that he has become the foundation for his friends as he is determined to keep his friends together. Boruto is also against sacrificing other people to ensure his own survival, as when Kawaki suggested him to implant Kāma onto someone to create his own vessel, Boruto was against the idea, even when Kawaki considered using Code, a fanatical worshipper of Isshiki Ōtsutsuki and a definite enemy to Boruto.

Although Boruto loves his father and is overjoyed when they spend time together, their relationship has been strained ever since Naruto became the Seventh Hokage. Because of the job’s many responsibilities that prevent Naruto from being around all the time, it has led Boruto feeling neglected and becoming resentful toward the Hokage title, only seeing it as a position that takes his father away from him and declaring it (aware that Naruto grew up as an orphan) as only fit for those with no loved ones. Eventually, after Boruto is exposed to the complications of his father’s life, he finally understands and forgives his father’s busy schedule and stops trying to take the easy options in life.

While initially only wanting to know about his father’s past so as to surpass his father, Boruto becomes genuinely curious about Naruto’s history, as he asks his father about his past, particularly about how he has come to become one of the strongest shinobi ever to live, despite being seemingly utterly hopeless in everything else. From his battle against Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki, Boruto ultimately came to see his father in a new light, both admiring his might as a shinobi yet still having such an equally selfless nature to protect the village. Afterward, he and Naruto were able to find common grounds and have a healthy relationship again, with Naruto agreeing to show up more often in person while Boruto stopped demanding his father’s time altogether, both openly pushing the other forward in their goals. Despite having let go of his anger towards Naruto and his disdain for the Kage title, even coming to respect his father and his great might as Hokage, Boruto plainly states that he has no intention to become Hokage. He opts to walk his own path instead, becoming a support for the Hokage instead, like how his master is.

Boruto likes burgers where he would rush to get a limited edition green chilli hamburger, on the last day it would be sold, and would sometimes carry burger discount coupons. He notes that his favourite dish is a yakisoba bun.^[7] Boruto also has a love for spicy food, having a greater tolerance for the flavour than his friends, whom usually become sickened from it. He also appears to enjoy drawing a lot, while seemingly oblivious to his poor skill for it.^[8] Despite this, Sai noted Boruto had the potential to use Super Beast Scroll due to his passion for drawing. Boruto appears to be influenced by the famous movie character, Kagemasa, as he mimics the hero’s attitude while wearing a replica of the character’s visor.

As a teenager, Boruto’s personality had changed in stark contrast to that when he was a child; he is very calm and composed, even when goaded about his father’s fate. Boruto refers to his younger self as a brat who did not take being a ninja seriously, heavily implying that the older version of Boruto has changed drastically.^[9]

Appearance

Boruto is a fair-skinned boy of lean, well-built frame^[10] and short height. He has spiky, blond hair, blue eyes and two whisker markings on each of his cheeks. Overall, he bears a great resemblance to his father. Boruto’s hairstyle resembles a leaf, his ahoge (アホ毛, literally meaning: foolish hair) serving as the stem. According to Sarada, his eyes are bluer than Naruto’s.

At age five, Boruto wore a black tracksuit that had a red fire symbol on the left breast, a symbol that resembled a bolt on the back, and dark pink stripes along the sides of his pants. Early in his days as an Academy student, his outfit is quite similar to his previous attire, with additional dark pink stripes on the jacket. Beneath this jacket — which he leaves unzipped — he wears a white T-shirt and a bolt tied to a string around his neck. He wears a longer jacket by the time he’s a genin and a belt in the manga, but his clothing is otherwise the same, except the addition of a forehead protector and a dark pink Uzumaki Clan symbol on the back instead of the bolt.

In addition, in the titular manga, Boruto is seen wearing a small black rubber band around his left ankle. He also wears a similar black rubber band around his left wrist. Boruto also briefly wore his father’s original orange jacket, along with Sasuke’s scratched forehead protector. After Momoshiki makes contact with his arm, Boruto gains the Kāma, a black diamond-shape seal, on his right palm.^[11] While staying in the past, Boruto wore a red vest, grey long sleeve, and long shorts as a disguise. In the anime, at Sasuke’s order, Boruto began wearing a fingerless glove on his right hand to conceal the Kāma. In the manga, after the defeat of Isshiki Ōtsutsuki, Boruto resumed wearing Sasuke’s forehead protector. When Momoshiki used the Kāma’s remaining coding to resurrect him after being killed by Kawaki, Boruto gained a triangular seal mark on his chest.^[12] Boruto later gained a large scar running over his right eye and from his forehead to his cheek when saving Sarada from Kawaki’s assault.

At age sixteen, the Kāma on his right arm, which when activated glows blue and covers part of his hand and right side of his body. He wears a belt with noticeably shorter black pants, and regular shinobi sandals, and a cloak. He also continues to wear Sasuke’s forehead protector.

Abilities

Stemming from his two strong bloodlines, Boruto is a prodigy, regarded as able to accomplish anything he attempts in remarkably short periods of time.^[13] Having inherited his paternal grandfather’s genius and his father’s unpredictability,^[14] he scored at the top of his class by his Genin Exams, and is viewed as well-above the rest of his generation with chūnin-level prowess.^[15] As a genin, Boruto is regarded as an elite who excels in all fields of combat.^[16] His prowess had proved crucial in defeating formidable opponents including Momoshiki, Urashiki, and the members of Kara. His potential is also viewed as a threat to the Ōtsutsuki clan.^[17]

Chakra and Physical Prowess

As an Uzumaki, Boruto inherited a powerful life-force. Like his father, he has very large chakra reserves,^[13] able to create 4 shadow clones even after most of his chakra was absorbed.^[18] As the direct descendant of a Hyūga, he possesses the potential to awaken the Byakugan and strongly inherited the power of the Ōtsutsuki.^[19] Also, due to possessing the blood of a Byakugan wielder, he could communicate with Momoshiki’s deceased spirit. His chakra control is very advanced, able to effectively use the Rasengan after a mere few days of training while instinctively improving on it. Also in the anime, the snakes of Ryūchi Cave note Boruto has the potential for senjutsu, having passed trials that proved his strength of body and could handle natural energy.^[20]

Boruto is noticeably fast, able to quickly get behind his opponents unnoticed.^[3] He is quite skilled in taijutsu, able to performing relentless assaults through coordinated strikes from each of his limbs.^[3] As a descendant of the Hyūga clan, he was taught the basic usage of Gentle Fist, though without the Byakugan, he is unable to target an enemy’s tenketsu. He also possesses considerable strength, able to launch strikes powerful enough to upturn the ground.^[21] Likewise, he can pick up and carry a man twice his size.^[22]

Ninjutsu

Before entering the Academy, Boruto could create multiple shadow clones,^[23] able to coordinate his attacks with his clones to perform chūnin, if not jōnin-level manoeuvres.^[13] Initially, Boruto required a line of sight distance for his clones to work and could only handle up to 3 clones.^[24] Later, he could handle creating dozens of clones regardless of position.^[25] Boruto later learned to create a small Rasengan between both hands under Konohamaru Sarutobi’s guidance and afterwards increased it to a normal size using a single hand. In the anime, he later learned to throw it as a projectile^[26] or even compress it for greater power.^[27] In the anime, he entered a temporal contract with Garaga, letting him summon the giant snake whenever he wishes.^[20] Likewise, he has also formed a kinship with snakes, able to befriend random snakes and have them aid him.^[28] He can also perform Cooperation Ninjutsu and Fūinjutsu, able to use both to restrict a person’s movements and expand the might of this alongside fellow users.^[29]

Boruto has some skill in kenjutsu, effectively wielding a new prototype Chakra Blade, and can efficiently wield half of Hiramekarei. Later, he proved proficient in wielding a standard katana as his preferred combat method.^[30] From training with Sasuke, he became very skilled in shurikenjutsu, able to change a weapon’s trajectory mid-flight and coat his shuriken in Lightning Release.^[31]

Nature Transformation

Boruto can perform multiple nature transformations, with Lightning Release as his affinity.^[32] As an Academy student, Boruto could simultaneously perform Lightning and Wind Release for manoeuvres like the Boruto Stream. As a genin, he learned Water Release,^[33] which he could use to perform techniques such as Water Release: Splash Bullet (水遁・飛沫弾, Suiton: Himatsudan).^[34] While first learning the Rasengan, he subconsciously applied lightning-natured chakra to it (wind in the novel), a feat most shinobi prodigies couldn’t accomplish. Upon throwing the technique, the nature transformation abruptly activates, turning it invisible, and tricks the opponent into letting their guard down as sufficient damage is inflicted when it makes contact. In the anime, after training under Kakashi, Boruto learned how to perform the Wind Release: Rasengan with aid of a shadow clone, uniquely able to launch it as a projectile.^[14] However, his Wind Release: Rasengan is incomplete, lacking the power necessary to do much more in comparison to the normal Rasengan, as noted by Kakashi.^[35]

Kāma

After defeating Momoshiki, Boruto’s right hand was forcibly marked with a four-point black diamond seal. Noted to have similar properties to Orochimaru’s Juinjutsu, it is a genetic backup of the Ōtsutsuki which subconsciously allows Boruto to access the powers of Momoshiki. According to Isshiki, Boruto has a rare compatibility for the mark, which has allowed him to instinctively develop and synchronise with it at an accelerated rate, and has progressed tremendously in the short time since obtaining the mark. Once, accessing enough of the Kāma’s power, Boruto becomes able to fight on par with Inners of Kara, who have monstrous might and various scientific enhancements.

When activated, the mark stretches and expands to cover his entire arm and the right side of his face in a series of elegant lines. While doing so, it greatly boosts his physical parameters and also lets Boruto absorb virtually any ninjutsu or energy-based target. Also, Boruto can produce a dimensional portal to other realms. Originally, he could not access the mark willingly and it takes a huge toll on his chakra but was later taught how to more efficiently by Kawaki. Even without proper training, Boruto was eventually able to utilise more of the mark’s power with little struggle, something that even Isshiki found surprising. Isshiki notes that Boruto’s body being so naturally compatible with the mark will enable the God Tree to produce the highest quality Chakra Fruit.

Despite its beneficial powers, the mark is in fact dangerous to Boruto’s being, as gradually, Boruto’s entire being is being rewritten as Momoshiki, and will eventually become reborn as him.^[36] When drained of enough chakra or injured to the point of fainting, his Kāma will fully manifest Momoshiki’s conscience and personality, allowing him to take control of Boruto’s body and fight on his behalf, gaining access to Boruto’s knowledge and skills in addition to his own. In this state, a flat horn protrudes from the right side of Boruto’s forehead, curving up and back slightly. This also causes his right eye to become a Byakugan. His physical strength and speed increase dramatically, to such a degree that he could effortlessly destroy the mutated Boro’s right arm and send his monstrous form crashing with a series of kicks. Momoshiki’s manifestation gains access to flight and augment Boruto’s techniques tremendously, able to unleash a massive Rasengan on the same scale as the Parent and Child Rasengan. Boruto’s contact with Kawaki, who bears Isshiki’s Kāma, created a resonance that accelerated the takeover rate of both vessels. Following Isshiki’s defeat, Boruto was given a special medicine developed by Amado to suppress the development of the Kāma. It has seemingly allowed him to access more of the Kāma’s power for a period of time, without having his mind being immediately taken over by Momoshiki.

Following his death in an attempt to stop Momoshiki’s control, Boruto was resurrected by Momoshiki using the remaining Kāma data, making Boruto a complete Ōtsutsuki while physically remaining himself.^[37] Boruto felt a change from the resurrection, believing that he can better access and control Momoshiki’s essence without drug-assistance.^[38] His thoughts and Momoshiki’s also become available to one another against their will.^[39]

Dōjutsu

Jōgan

In the anime, at age 7, Boruto began to subconsciously activate the Jōgan in his right eye, prompted by a prophetic dream imparted by Toneri Ōtsutsuki and the appearance of Nue. Originally, the eye was only instinctively activated at times of great threats, as it remained dormant again for an extended period until facing Momoshiki. Later however, by age 16, he was able to activate it at will. This dōjutsu grants him the ability to detect things generally unseen by a normal eye. It can perceive the flow of chakra, enabling Boruto to see the visible changes in one’s chakra and likewise track a target through its chakra. It can also determine the chakra pathway system and its key points, and see through the invisible barriers that connect dimensions.^[6]

Intelligence

Despite his carefree nature, Boruto is a very keen-minded individual who excels at reading the situation and adapting to it. Not unlike his father, he shows noticeable ingenuity with the Shadow Clone Technique for complex strategies. While preferring an overall more direct approach in battle, he is adept at various intricate misdirection and feints, which allowed him to get the better of Iwabee and even the likes of Momoshiki. He is also adept at exploiting flaws and weaknesses in both himself and other targets as key focuses in his plans. He is shown to be able to flawlessly solve advanced problems through his own methods. Inojin notes that he has a knack for this.^[5] Boruto is noticeably ahead of other students; ending as one of the top three in his school. Even more, he was the only student in his class to pass the written test of the graduation exams without cheating, getting a perfect score.^[15] Boruto is also effective in employing others’ abilities in creating a strategy, making the most out of his allies’ skills.^[21] His cunning in battle was even able to deceive and ultimately defeat Ao, a famed and veteran jōnin from Kirigakure with decades of experience and powerful cybernetic weapons.^[40]

New Era

Academy Entrance Arc

Main article: Academy Entrance Arc

In the anime, Boruto came across Denki Kaminarimon who was being bullied by some kids. After rescuing him, they become friends and insist that Denki stands up to his father for being forced to join the Academy against his will. The next day on route to begin his studies at the Academy, Boruto unknowingly awakens his dōjutsu and notices a dark shroud surrounding Denki. As he follows him onto a Thunder Rail carriage, Boruto stops Denki from taking revenge on the bullies from the previous day and divert the carriage from crashing. Boruto and Denki then depart with the bullies and take the carriage to the Academy’s entrance ceremony, where they manage to crash it into his father’s stone face, leading to him receiving a two-week suspension. For the next two weeks, Boruto is home-schooled by Hinata. After returning to the Academy, he is placed in Shino Aburame’s homeroom, and introduces himself to his classmates, to which they begin talking negatively about him for being under the impression Boruto gets special treatment for being the Hokage’s son. He soon met Iwabee, who views Boruto negatively. Through the heated encounter, the two decide to fight each-other in a match. Upon barely defeating Iwabee within the rules he set in place, his classmates view Boruto differently then they did initially.

Later, when Boruto’s recklessness caused some property damage, Shino decided to have Boruto and other students help repair to the Hokage Rock. The following day, Boruto, along with Inojin and Shikadai found Metal Lee, who was acting unusually aggressive. Boruto’s dōjutsu activated, noticing the same dark chakra surrounding Lee that Denki had. With a group effort, they were able to subdue Lee long enough for the dark chakra to leave him. After apologising to Lee for the other day and applauding his remarkable combat skills, the group became much closer. Later, concerned about how only he could see the dark chakra, he asked Hinata more about the Byakugan. Later, while the students began learning about the Summoning Technique, Boruto caused tension between the girls and boys of his class, leading to Shino organising a race to capture a flag between the two groups. In the climax of it, Boruto attempted to use the Summoning Technique, leading to the Ghost being summoned. As it began causing havoc, Konohamaru Sarutobi subdues the beast. Afterwards, the girls win the competition and make peace with the boys.

On another day, Boruto met the new transfer student Mitsuki, who he found strange. After his welcoming party, Boruto alongside other students subdue a construction worker at the academy who was being possessed. Boruto, Mitsuki and Shikadai Nara. were later called to the training field by Shino for an extracurricular class. Once their teacher appeared, Boruto noticed he was being possessed. As the students were being attacked by their teacher, they came up with a plan to subdue him. Once they defeated him, Shino ends up rescuing Mitsuki and Boruto who were on the verge of drowning in their attempt to defeat Shino. Later, as Shino voiced his decision to resign as teacher despite being possessed, the students convinced him to reconsider, apologising for their earlier statements.

Later, growing concerned about this repeated and seemingly random attacks, Boruto and Shikadai begin discussing, trying to figure out the source behind them and why apparently only Boruto could see it. Later, they along with Mitsuki find several of the girls confronting Magire Kakuremino, a shy boy that is a student from a different class. As the boy was stalking Sumire lately, Chōchō insisted that he be more forward with his feelings. When Magire meekly asks her out, Sumire turned him down, leaving him distraught and running away in shame. The following day, various creepy messages are left for Sumire. While Boruto and the others decide to watch over her, they are systematically separated from Sumire. Eventually, the perpetrator is revealed to be a possessed Magire, who kidnaps Sumire. Boruto and the others soon find them, where Magire quickly attacked them with his concealment skills. Eventually, Chōchō was able to reach Magire, noting that such an indecisive nature will never win anyone over. Accepting the fact that his methods of trying to make Sumire like him were in poor taste, the Ghost was rejected from Magire. As Magire began to apologise for his actions, he fainted which was the result of severe chakra drain caused from his possession.

Later, as Boruto continued to wonder about the nature of his shadow spectre attacking everyone and why only he could see it, he ultimately fell asleep. While dreaming, he was approached by Toneri Ōtsutsuki, who warned him of an impending danger and that Boruto’s eye is the key to stopping it. Upon waking up and seeing his dōjutsu for a moment in a reflection, Boruto became overjoyed at the prospect of being a great hero. He began acting like the action movie hero Kagemasa. When his family approached him about his new attitude, he insisted that he had finally manifested his Byakugan. Naruto noted that it was very unlikely since Boruto had no prior training for it. However, admitting that Himawari did achieve such a feat prior, they decided to talk to Hiashi about this. Upon arriving at his grandfather’s home, the doting grandfather quickly smothered his grandchildren in hugs, which was quickly repeated by their equally doting aunt Hanabi. As Himawari played with Hanabi, Boruto and Naruto explained the nature of their visit. After Hiashi gave a similar explanation to Naruto’s about the unlikeliness of Boruto’s powers being the Byakugan, he decided to test his grandson with a sparring match.

Hanabi then stepped in, insisting to spar Boruto herself, which was agreed. Quickly, the heiress showed her might, easily overwhelming Boruto and countering all his assaults and tactics. Hanabi began mocking Boruto into revealing his speculated Byakugan. While Boruto’s performance forced Hanabi to fight more seriously, he was ultimately defeated soundly. This led everyone, including Boruto to sadly conclude that he in fact did not awaken his Byakugan. Afterwards, it was decided for Boruto and his family to stay the night. After dinner, Boruto began pouting alone, wondering if his dream from earlier was meaningless. Hanabi then approached him, seeing how down he was. Realising that Boruto’s goals weren’t just about proving himself to his father, but also a personal problem, she insisted that Boruto continue trying to figure out on his own and only ask for help after he tried his hardest.

Deciding to get some air, Boruto wandered into the village, where he bumped into Sarada. Suddenly, Boruto’s eye activated again, noticing someone with the dark shadow again. He decided to follow, discovering that it was Kagemasa, the famous movie star. Much to Boruto’s shock, the celebrity had become very fat. Kagemasa began attacking Boruto, take his frustrations out on the fact that his movie series was going to be cancelled because of his increased weight and poor dieting. As Kagemasa pinned Boruto down, he was saved by Sarada. As Boruto explained the situation, while she didn’t fully believe the story, she did trust that Boruto wasn’t lying. Following Boruto’s plan, Sarada launched a shuriken assault on Kagemasa. Knowing that the movie star would dodge, Boruto disguised himself as one of the shuriken, letting him get close enough to knock out Kagemasa, purging the Ghost. The following day, after hearing that Kagemasa was getting back in shape and saving his movie series, a proud Boruto got over not having the Byakugan, determined to figure out the truth about his eye.

After learning that his father was beginning an investigation of his own on the random attacks, Boruto became determined to figure out the truth behind the shadow, which Boruto decided to call the «Ghost», before Naruto. Alongside Mitsuki and Shikadai, they even resorted to skipping classes with a faked excuse. Due to Mitsuki’s poorly written excuse, Boruto was quickly found out and confronted by his visibly angry mother. The following day, Boruto was scolded by both Hinata and Shino, the latter of which decided Boruto would have to take after-school classes to make up the lost time. Later, Shino assigned his class to tail other workplaces to better understand non-shinobi life. Seeing Boruto’s desire to continue patrolling the village, he subtly convinced Boruto, Shikadai, and Mitsuki to try the postal service. While sorting stamps, they heard on the news that another attack happened at the water purification plant, where Sumire was. Boruto and his friend quickly rushed to her aid.

After learning that Sumire was okay, Boruto and his friends were approached by Naruto. Realising that the children were conducting their own investigation on the attacks, the Hokage decided to show them what became of people who were possessed by the Ghost for prolonged periods, requiring intensive care from near-complete chakra depletion. While Naruto insisted they stay out of this matter, Shino appeared, insisting that Naruto not underestimate his students after seeing what they were capable of, and Naruto agrees to leave the matter to Shino. As Boruto and his friends continued their post work and tried to find the Ghost, they soon learned that the creature was intentionally attacking in areas far away from Boruto as he is the only one who could see it, from which Shikadai deduced that they were being spied on. Deciding to get help from their classmates to better patrol the village, they left the post office, anticipating that the culprit controlling the Ghost would go after the post chief Komame. Half the team went after the retreating masked culprit while Boruto and his half stayed to subdue the possessed Komame. While saving the post chief, the Ghost and the culprit ultimately got away.

As classes continued, Mitsuki continued to show noticeable interest in Boruto, ultimately asking if he can join him for dinner at his house, which he agreed to. On that night, Boruto was surprised to learn that Naruto would actually be joining them for dinner for a change. However, as dinner began, Naruto learned that a strange chakra was being dispersed throughout the village, prompting him to leave. Boruto was furious at this, seeing his father leave at the slightest notices. Seeing Naruto’s duties as Hokage as someone who would sacrifice those closest to him for the sake of the entire village, he was determined to stop the Ghost before Naruto to prove his father wrong on his methods. Mitsuki then revealed he knew who the culprit was. Mitsuki claimed that it was Sumire. While Boruto rebuffed such a claim, he explained the nature of his investigation. Suddenly, there was a large earthquake, followed by the emergence of the Ghost, now in a tangible form, which attacked the village. Boruto quickly rushed off to help. Mitsuki told Boruto that they can stop the creature if they kill the summoner. Boruto refused to kill his friend, prompting Mitsuki to restrain him with a snake clone, which he defeats after Mitsuki leaves.

When he finds Mitsuki, he stops him by clashing with Sumire. She proclaimed that the girl they knew never existed. As Boruto’s Dōjutsu actives, Nue arrives from a portal and takes Sumire into its dimension, leading to Boruto and Mitsuki following her. Inside, Boruto began looking for Sumire, only to be attacked by Nue. As his right eye realised the weak point the creature, Boruto and Mitsuki manage to immobilise it, leading to Sumire stepping in to defend it. Talking her out of revenge, Boruto comments that Nue won’t blow them all up as it viewed Sumire as its parent. Letting go of her anger, the Gozu Tennō is weakened, leading to the dimension they reside in to begin crumbling. Boruto reached for Sumire and convinced her to join in escaping. When they arrive back in Konoha, Sumire is taken into custody by Sai Yamanaka. Before leaving, Boruto informs Sumire that Nue had survived.

Sometime later, Boruto realised that his eye’s power had seemingly disappeared completely. Later, Shino decided to change up the 3-man teams for their next challenge to determine the optimum pairings for graduation. Mitsuki insisted on staying on Boruto’s team and also teamed-up with Lee. As rumours about Sumire’s fate began to spread, Boruto confronted his father about it. Naruto insisted that while he has to think about the whole village and he does not have absolute say, he will help Sumire. The following day during the team challenge to capture a flag, Mitsuki and Boruto’s teamwork managed to win their match. Afterwards, to everyone’s joy, Sumire returned to the class.

Sarada Uchiha Arc

Main article: Naruto Gaiden: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring

In the anime, Boruto took care of Himawari when she became ill. After arguing with Naruto about Himawari’s dinner, the two are kicked out of the house by Hinata. Naruto heard Boruto’s stomach grumbling, leading to Naruto buying them dinner at Ramen Ichiraku. When the classes at the Academy were dismissed early due to the Five Kage Summit taking place in Konoha, Boruto tried to convince his classmates to help him pull a prank, believing it to be a successful prank despite all the security would be a testament to their abilities. They all refused, so he instead defaced the Hokage Rock by himself. He was stopped by Naruto, who ordered Boruto to clean up the graffiti, which Boruto suggested they do together. Naruto, however, reminded him that as Hokage the entire village is like his family and as such, he couldn’t always make time for his children; asking that Boruto endure the hardship of their frequent separation.

As their graduation from the Academy approached, Boruto and his classmates trained with their parents to prepare them for their final exams. Naruto sent one of his shadow clones to train with Boruto and the two spar. Having not had the opportunity to do this with his dad in quite some time, Boruto tried very hard to elude capture so as to prolong their time together. Because Naruto had other responsibilities that he needed to focus on, his adviser, Shikamaru Nara, caught Boruto with his Shadow Imitation Technique so as to bring the game to an end.

Naruto left the village on a mission shortly afterwards. Boruto is sent by his mother to see Naruto off and deliver lunch to him, but when he arrived, he found that Naruto had already left. Annoyed, Boruto decided to go home despite Mitsuki’s observation that they could still catch up to Naruto. At this suggestion, Sarada and Chōchō Akimichi suddenly appeared and offered to deliver the lunch for him. Boruto reluctantly agreed. When they finally returned, Boruto thanked Sarada for what she did. She insisted that she should be thanking him, as she got a lot out of the experience and now decided that she wanted to be Hokage; Boruto, however, scoffed at the idea.

School Trip Arc

Main article: School Trip Arc

Boruto is appointed class leader for his homeroom’s class field trip to the Land of Water, much to his annoyance. Upon arriving in Kirigakure, they are met by their village guide Kagura Karatachi. Upon personally introducing himself to Boruto, Kagura escorted the class into the village, where the class is amazed by the scenery. Boruto noticed Iwabee wandering off into a back alley, leading to Boruto and Denki pursuing him. There, the three are confronted by Hassaku Onomichi, who Boruto engages into a fight with. The skirmish is stopped by Shizuma Hoshigaki, who applauded Boruto and Iwabee for having guts before walking off with Hassaku. Later, the class met Mei Terumī and Chōjūrō, who welcomed them to their village. Afterwards, the class continued their tour to the Kirigakure Academy, where Chōjūrō organised Boruto to fight Kagura in kenjutsu. Upon starting, Boruto is swiftly disarmed and defeated. Shortly after, Kagura took the class to Memorial Park, where they payed their respects at the Memorial Stone.

Afterwards, Kagura talks to Boruto and his classmates about the history of the «Bloody Mist Village» and the Fourth Mizukage, before Tsurushi Hachiya’s group approaches them. Realising Boruto is the Hokage’s son, Tsurushi attempts to attack Boruto, but Kagura and Iwabee fended him off, leading to him retreating with his friends. During the night, Boruto’s classmates receive a message that Denki had been kidnapped, and tells them to come to Pier Number 4 if they want him back. Arriving at the pier with a few of his classmates and Kagura, Tsurushi reveals himself as the culprit, as erects a barrier around them all before having his group attack the students. After defeating the Kiri shinobi and returning to their hotel, Boruto invites Kagura to play a card game with him and his friends. While Kagura enjoys the game, he continues to lament about his past. Boruto however insists that he can’t let his family ties define him, as Boruto could relate to being compared to father and grandfather. As a sign of friendship, Boruto decides to give Kagura his playing cards.

The next day, Kagura calls Boruto to meet him at the Academy, where he finds Kagura training with Hiramekarei and says the village will be in good hands. Their conversation is interrupted when Shizuma captures the pair with water, who insists now is the time to start a revolution in Kiri. Rejecting Shizuma’s words, Boruto unsuccessfully attacks him, leading to Shizuma has his peers reveal themselves and overwhelm Boruto. In his weakened state, Shizuma attempts to persuade Kagura to kill Boruto, but Kagura protects him at the cost of joining the group. Failing to stop him going, passes out. Later, Boruto awakens to Sarada beside him, who found him and applied first aid. Hachiya approaches the two and reveals Shizuma’s intentions and how Kagura was in debt to him, leading to Boruto becoming determined to save Kagura. After Mei and Chōjūrō become aware that the New Seven Ninja Swordsmen stole the village’s Seven Ninja swords, Boruto and Sarada approach Mei and Chōjūrō, and explain that Kagura actions are due to Shizuma exploiting his weakness. Boruto insists that to treat the recent incident as a children’s fight, leading to Chōjūrō allowing the two students accompanying him in stopping the swordsmen.

As the swordsmen attempted to destroy Kiri’s Memorial Stone, Boruto stopped them, leading to Shizuma erecting a mist barrier around the surrounding area and separating the three. Boruto then found himself fighting against Kagura, desperate trying to reason with him. As Boruto continued to point out Kagura’s reluctance to join this rebellion during their clash, Mitsuki arrived, revealing proof of Shizuma’ lies. He revealed that Shizuma and his followers not only conspired with the Land of Waves, but also killing various people in Kirigakure who learned of his plans and refused to help him. When Shizuma took the allegations in stride, proud of his actions, he decided to finish the battle personally when Kagura refused to fight. He unleashed a blood mist that enabled him to absorb enemy’s chakra through their open wounds. Boruto and Mitsuki’s coordinated tag-team enabled them to over-power the foe. Refusing to accept defeat, Shizuma reclaimed Samehada, backfiring on him as his inexperience allowed Samehada to overwhelm him into a feral state. When Kagura wanted to make things right but was too exhausted, Boruto joined him, taking up half of Hiramekarei and together were able to defeat their foe. The Konoha-nin then quickly ran back to their hotel to make curfew.

Some after the incident, the class depart Kiri by boat, leading to Boruto wondering why Kagura didn’t see them off. Upon returning to Konoha, Hinata reminds Boruto that he hadn’t brought back a souvenir for Himawari as he promised. Unable to bring himself to tell his sister, Boruto lies and says he misplaced her souvenir of Kirigakure Water Cinnamon Sweets, which he begins looking to get in the village. Upon retrieving them, he received a letter from Kagura which explained his situation. Taking from Kagura’s boldness at confronting his mistakes, Boruto decided to both give his gift and admit his mistake to Himawari, which she accepted.

Graduation Exams Arc

Main article: Graduation Exams Arc

As his class began preparing for graduation, Boruto was interviewed by Shino about his future goals as a ninja. Boruto however admitted that he never really considered what he wanted. Later, Boruto was met by a freelance reporter named «Sukea», who said he was doing an article on the graduating students. As Boruto aided the older ninja in interviewing the other students, Boruto was left amazed at how others already had thought so far ahead in their goals, even learning that some students planned to continue their studies in the Academy to pursue careers outside ninja work. Boruto admitted to Sukea that his original goal on becoming a ninja was just to prove himself better than his father, but otherwise had no goal. Sukea assured Boruto that there is no shame in going through a period of carefree, but one should always plan ahead if they want to grow as people. Inspired by the man’s words, Boruto decided for his immediate goal was to make sure he and his friends stayed close. During the Genin Exams, Boruto easily passed the written test. Later, during the practical and final test, the class was brought to the training field. There, the entire class was set up to face Shino, Anko Mitarashi, Konohamaru and Kakashi Hatake for 24 hours. As the exam started, Boruto chose to stick with his friends as they worked to get passed the teachers and reach Kakashi. Confronting the Kage, Kakashi quickly defeated Boruto, leading to him lecturing the student about lacking a resolve and that his influence on his class has led them to become unmotivated and ignorant on what it means to be a ninja, before revealing he was Sukea.

As Boruto continued to struggle free from the Sixth’s hold, his fellow classmates provided enough distraction for him to escape. Later, while Wasabi treated his wounds, Boruto voiced his dismay at Kakashi’s words. While Boruto apologised for being a bad influence, his friends strongly insisted that Kakashi was wrong; that Boruto has helped them all come so far despite their own personal problems. Convinced that they would still prove Kakashi wrong, the group realised the true nature of the test. Boruto then designed a plan for everyone to both save their captured team-mates and get the bell. After succeeding in the first part, the group went to face Kakashi. As Kakashi continued to disparage Boruto, the boy refused to give up, teaming up with his class-mates to attack. Kakashi easily repelled their assault, noting that they were still too scattered, but was then caught in a group-String Light Formation. As Boruto struggled against the restrain Hokage to get the bell, time finally ran out. Despite the plan failing, Kakashi passed everyone, noting that they succeeded in the true goal of the test: team-work and loyalty. Shino then revealed that everyone’s headbands were in fact Konoha forehead protectors, proof of their full-fledged status. Soon after Boruto was assigned to Team 3 with Mitsuki and Sarada with their squad leader being Konohamaru. Soon with unanimous decision they pleaded to the Hokage so their squad be changed to Team 7 instead of Team 3, a request Naruto granted.

Genin Mission Arc

Main article: Genin Mission Arc

Naruto present Team 7 their first mission which involved aiding Green Banks against bandits. Upon arriving, the team learned that the bandits were actually ninja, resulting in Konohamaru questioning if they should continue the mission as it was probably too difficult for genin to face trained shinobi. While Konohamaru discussed the matter with Kiri, the village is attacked by Ashimaru, leading to Boruto engaging him until Konohamaru fends off the assailant before retreating. Kiri explained that the shinobi were attacking the village to pressure her into handing them the deed to the village’s bridge. During the night, Team 7 discovered several villagers were being controlled by genjutsu and subdued them. Discovering Kiri was abducted during the incident, Team 7 met with the perpetrators to exchange for the deed for her. After the exchange occurred, Hidari and Ashimaru decide on killing them all, prompting Konohamaru to task the genin in fleeing with Kiri. Pursued by Ashimaru, the genin engaged the missing-nin and defeated him using Boruto Stream with Mitsuki and Sarada. Completing the mission and returning to Konoha, Boruto inquired into how his peers during first missions and bragged about facing shinobi.

Byakuya Gang Arc

Main article: Byakuya Gang Arc

After Boruto talked a would-be terrorist into giving up during a team mission at the Konoha Bank, they discovered it’s vault was robbed during the distraction, which Sarada deduced was accomplished using Ice Release. From meeting with Katasuke Tōno, the genin realised where the vault’s goods were being sold. Donning a disguise with Mitsuki, Boruto pretended to be interested in buying the stolen jewel. Attempting to apprehend the seller, their plans fails, leading to the thief retreating. Pursuing him, he leads them to a village, where he said he had already sold the stolen gold and used the money to repair the village’s water distributing system. Before retreating, the thief explains that his group are noble in their actions, unlike the rich who profit off the poor, leading to Boruto wondering who was really in the wrong.

With the continued thefts performed by the Byakuya Gang throughout Konoha, Team 7 and other genin teams were assigned to help stop the thieves only when accompanied by a higher-ranked shinobi. During the afternoon, Boruto found Shikadai playing shōgi with Ryōgi and showed him the limit edition game Katasuke gave him. Questioning if he and Ryōgi had met before, Ryōgi suggested it was someone else before leaving. Shortly later, the pair are confronted by a Byakuya Gang member who was being pursued by Temari. Requesting for the two’s assistance, Boruto attacked with his clones followed by Temari repelling the thief out sight, resulting in them escaping.

When protesters began accusing the Kaminarimon Company of corrupt practises, Boruto suspects that the Byakuya Gang is behind it. That night, the newly graduated genin teams are given section assignments in regards to handling the protesters by Kōtarō Fūma before departing. While Team 7 is stationed in their position, Boruto noticed Team 10 breaking formation, leading to him investigating the matter. Learning that Shikadai believed the Ninjutsu Research Centre is the Byakuya Gang’s real target, the four hurried to the building, where they discovered the thieves had stolen Katasuke’s Magnum Opus. Tracking them using Katasuke’s scientific tool, the groups splits, during which Boruto followed Shikadai who chased after Gekkō and another member. Confronting the thieves on the Thunder Train they jumped on, the genin are trapped and Boruto placed under genjutsu. Thinking Shikadai is an enemy, they fought until Shikadai released the genjutsu. While Shikadai handled Ryōgi, Boruto attempted to apprehend Gekkō, but was pushed away and watched Gekkō detach the train carriages to escape. Assisting Shikadai, the two free Ryōgi from Gekkō’s genjutsu. After Naruto captured Gekkō, Boruto returned the Magnum Opus to Katasuke.

Naruto Shinden: Parent and Child Day

Main articles: Naruto Shinden: Parent and Child Day and Parent and Child Day Arc
NOTE: In the anime, the events of this arc occur after the Mitsuki’s Disappearance Arc.

When Konohagakure started a new annual holiday, Parent and Child Day, Boruto decided to pass on it. Instead, he decided to go train while letting Himawari spend the day with their father. When watching a parent-child food competition that pitted Chōji and Chōchō against outsiders, Boruto soon realised that the promoters of the competition were rigging the match against the Akamichi in fear of them winning the free-food prize. Boruto stepped into make sure the competition continued fairly. Later, he found to his surprise that Sasuke had returned to the village. He explained the situation of the new holiday and decided to back off on training with Sarada so she could enjoy the holiday with her travelling father. Later, after learning that Sarada was getting embarrassed and annoyed by Sasuke’s naive attempts to bond with her, Boruto pointed that neither of them really know much about the other, but rather should just enjoy the time together. Ultimately, Boruto’s advice helped the Uchiha duo reconnect and in gratitude, Sarada told Boruto his own advice of just being more casual with his own father. That night, Boruto received a custom shuriken as a present from Naruto and the two decided to train together for the remainder of the evening.

Versus Momoshiki Arc

Main articles: Boruto: Naruto the Movie and Versus Momoshiki Arc

In the anime, after completing a bodyguard mission, Boruto becomes frustrated as a pair of shinobi judge him for being the Hokage’s son. Recalling that Naruto didn’t turn up for his birthday party, he headed to the Ninjutsu Research Centre where Katasuke gave him a late birthday present. Returning home, Boruto promises Himawari that he’ll make sure that Naruto comes home for her upcoming birthday. When the team gets their next mission, Konohamaru debriefs it before preparing to depart in a hour. While waiting, Boruto encounters Naruto, leading to him apologising for not coming home for his birthday the other day. Stating he doesn’t care, Boruto made Naruto promise that he’ll be home for Himawari’s. Travelling to their destination by train, the team is informed one of the robbers they were hired to capture was already imprisoned in the village. Learning that the criminals associates were all killed in the nearby mine, Team 7 ventured in to investigate, during which they are attacked by a White Zetsu. Using Konohamaru’s strategy, the team eliminate the Zetsu. Going deeper into the Ōtsutsuki clan ruins, they discovered White Zetsu’s decomposing, as well as a group of deceased Zetsu on fire, prompting Konohamaru into telling them this was the act of Sasuke. After Naruto was informed of the news, Konohamaru discussed the discovery with his clone, which annoyed Boruto that they were being left in the dark about the matter.

Several months after graduating, during a mission to catch a rampaging bear, Konohamaru tested his Kote. Boruto is very intrigued by the device. While later reporting the bear’s successful capture to Naruto, Boruto brags that he could have completed the mission on his own. Naruto tried lecturing him on the importance of teamwork, which Boruto felt he has no right to do since they never spent time together. Rather than continue the argument, Boruto reminded Naruto that it was Himawari’s birthday and warned him not to forget it before storming out. Sarada and Mitsuki track Boruto to a restaurant to give him an application for the next Chūnin Exams, which Konohamaru thinks they should enter. Boruto is uninterested despite the fact that they must all enter as a team and resumes playing his video game with Shikadai and Inojin, before running into Hinata and Himawari and returning home to celebrate his sister’s birthday. Their celebration is cut short when Naruto’s Shadow Clone disappeared, enraging Boruto that his father couldn’t bother to come to Himawari’s birthday.

When he heard a knock on the front door, he opened it and swung a punch believing it was his father, but instead was Sasuke, who intercepted the attack. Looking for Naruto, Sasuke leaves. Shortly after, Boruto approaches him and asks for Sasuke to make him his student, which Sasuke accepts on the condition Boruto learned the Rasengan. Afterwards, Boruto went to Konohamaru’s home and asked him to teach him the Rasengan, which Konohamaru eagerly agrees to. They started training the next day. He eventually learned to create a Rasengan on his own after several days of arduous training. He demonstrated it to Sasuke, who noted how small his Rasengan was. Boruto wrongly assumed this meant that Sasuke rejected him, so he borrowed the Kote from its inventor: Katasuke, so that he can instantly create normal-sized Rasengan. Boruto demonstrated «his» Rasengan to Sasuke again. Although Sasuke noticed the Kote, he said nothing and agrees to train Boruto, during which he learns shurikenjutsu and his father’s background. After their training and wishing to stand out in the Chūnin Exams, Boruto was persuaded by Katsuke to illegally use a Kote during the matches.

On the day of the exams’ first stage, the competing teams are given a true or false question. When Boruto and his team select their answer they are dumped into a pit, which Boruto, assuming this means they’ve failed, makes no effort to save himself from. Sarada and Mitsuki prevent him from falling into the ink at the bottom of the pit, which is the first stage’s true objective and thus permits them to continue to the second stage. Naruto sends Boruto a congratulatory email when he hears the news; Boruto is upset that Naruto didn’t send at least a shadow clone instead. Three days later during the second stage sometime later, the teams compete against each other in games of capture the flag. While Sarada and Mitsuki go off to capture the opposing team’s flag, Boruto defends their own, believing he and his four shadow clones give him an advantage over the other team’s three members. When the Three Senka Brothers make two shadow clones each, Boruto is quickly outnumbered and his flag is nearly captured. While initially reluctant, he eventually uses the Kote to perform a combination of elemental attacks to defeat them, allowing Boruto’s team to continue to the finals. While Boruto recuperates at home later, Naruto visits him in person to state his pride in him and encourage him not to lose to Shikadai; Boruto remarks afterwards that Naruto’s brief words could have been put in an email, but he is nevertheless moved to tears by his father coming to see him.

On the day of the final exam, the competing genin are scheduled in a series of one-on-one tournament matches, with Boruto facing Yurui. Unable to engage him, Boruto used his Kote to defeat Yurui. Afterwards, Boruto faced Shikadai, where after being caught by his shadow, he relied on using his Kote to pressure Shikadai into surrendering. While in the manga Naruto noticed Boruto cheating and subsequently disqualified him from the tournament, in the anime his cheating goes unnoticed, leading to him progressing to the finals against Sarada and Shinki. During the match, though he teamed up with Sarada against Shinki, their opponent managed to defeat Sarada, before Boruto relied on using his Kote to overpower Shinki’s Iron Sand to win. Noticing Boruto’s use of the tool, Naruto disqualified Boruto from the tournament and from being a ninja.

Lashing out at his father for his actions, the venue was attacked by Momoshiki and Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki in their search for Naruto. Attacking Momoshiki in a panic with his Kote, all his techniques are absorbed, before Naruto returned to save him and regroup with Sarada and Sasuke. Momoshiki then launched a barrage of elemental techniques towards the group, which Naruto blocked with Kurama’s assistance. Naruto instructed Sasuke to focus on protecting Boruto and Sarada while he engaged Momoshiki, during which Boruto calls out to him before losing consciousness from Momoshiki’s large scale attack. Waking up in hospital, he learned that Naruto was captured, and runs to the Hokage’s Office, where he puts on his father’s old jacket and feels guilty for his attitude towards him. He is then approached by Sasuke, who invited Boruto to rescue his father. Accompanied with the Four Kage, the group departed through Sasuke’s portal.

Upon arriving on Momoshiki’s Planet, the Kage free Naruto and engage Kinshiki and Momoshiki. On seeing Boruto, Naruto tries to apologise for not being around more, but Boruto replies that it’s okay, although he asks that Naruto start telling him about when he was younger instead of lecturing him. Naruto joins the battle and Momoshiki, despite absorbing Kinshiki to try and gain the upper-hand, is defeated. However, Katasuke arrives to lend assistance and attacks Momoshiki with the Kote, only to inadvertently rejuvenate him and allow him to capture the Kage. With encouragement from Sasuke, Boruto attacks Momoshiki with his small Rasengan, which forces him to release the Kage. Naruto is impressed that Boruto was able to learn the Rasengan and, still unable to move, adds his own chakra to Boruto’s Rasengan, making it gigantic. Sasuke helps Boruto get a shadow clone close enough to Momoshiki to blind his Rinnegan with a kunai, preventing him from absorbing Boruto’s Rasengan and thus leaving him unable to dodge it, killing Momoshiki. However upon investigating the remains of the God Tree, Momoshiki reappears before Boruto, freezing time for everybody but himself and Boruto to give Boruto a cryptic warning that someone who defeats a god ceases to be a normal person then gives him a seal on his palm. When Momoshiki fades away into mist, time resumes for everyone and they return to Konoha.

In the anime, Boruto and Himawari shared a belated birthday dinner, with Naruto even appearing in person instead of sending a shadow clone. After Boruto punched Naruto, thinking it was a shadow clone, Naruto began scolding him, while Himawari asked for a piggy back ride. Hinata maintained order by threatening to throw the cake away. A few days later, Boruto’s life sees many changes back home: he starts over with a non-hacked video game character, even though it makes the game more difficult; Naruto is home more often and Boruto is supportive of his gruelling work schedule; Boruto, despite being caught cheating in the Chūnin Exams, becomes a minor celebrity thanks to his role in helping with the previous crisis, doing the same kinds of interviews his father sometimes does. Boruto no longer has disdain for the Hokage title, though he still doesn’t want to be Hokage. Instead, he decides to support Sarada in her dream of being Hokage, just as Sasuke supports Naruto. Mitsuki finds all the discussion about their parents interesting but insists that Naruto and Sasuke have nothing on his parent: Orochimaru. Sarada is at first shocked, and then ponders whether Orochimaru is Mitsuki’s mother or father, while Boruto — becoming continuously more frustrated by Mitsuki and Sarada ignoring his question, demands to know who Orochimaru is. At some point, Boruto tells Sasuke about the seal on his palm, to which he warns Boruto to be on guard.

Chōchō Arc

Main article: Chōchō Arc
In the anime, when the lead actors of a popular TV drama, Tomaru and Ashina received a death threat if they continued filming their show, Team 7 was assigned to protect the actors alongside Team 10. Boruto and his team were assigned to watch Ashina, who much to their chagrin was a prima donna who basically made the team act as her personal servants. Later, a masked attacker managed to capture Tomaru. A ransom was left that demanded 20 million ryō and for Ashina to be the one to deliver it. Shikadai and Boruto noted that this situation was no making sense as the attacker suddenly changed tactics form murder to ransom. During the exchange, as Konohamaru already captured the attacker and disguised himself as the Ame-nin, Ashina was revealed to be the mastermind behind the assaults as she desperately wanted to rekindle her fame as an actress. In a last blind effort to keep her fame by burying the truth, she attempted to blow up the area. While Konohomaru stopped her from using them, the explosive tags went off, causing a landslide, which the Konoha-nin quickly saved the spectators from. Afterwards, Ashina was arrested.

Mitsuki’s Disappearance Arc

Main article: Mitsuki’s Disappearance Arc

In the anime, during another Kage Summit in Konoha, Team 7 encountered Ōnoki, who they guided around the village on a tour. Afterwards, the Kage informed the genin what the hardest stone was. The next day, all missions were suspended due to an attack at the villages gate, which Boruto and Sarada eventually learned involved Mitsuki, who was being branded as a traitor, as well as him being the son of Orochimaru. Not believing his teammate was a traitor, Boruto ventured to where the attack took place, during which he found one of Mitsuki’s snakes that said his actions were his own will. Despite the village being in lock down, Boruto and Sarada decided to go to Orochimaru’s laboratory with the snake for answers. Upon arriving, he learned that Mitsuki was one of many clones, before meeting Orochimaru. Boruto showed Orochimaru the snake Mitsuki left behind in hopes of finding any hidden messages. Unable to extract information from it, he suggested they consult the White Snake Sage about the matter. On their to the Ryūchi Cave, they were blocked by Team 10. While managing to separate Moegi Kazamatsuri from her team, Boruto and Sarada were subdued by the genin. When Shikadai learned of Mitsuki’s snake containing a message, he decided to aid the pair in their journey, followed by his teammates joining them.

Upon the group arriving at a foggy canyon, three women orchestrated trials for Boruto to go through in order for the genin to gain entrance into Ryūchi Cave. Having passed, the group entered the cave and met the White Snake Sage, who agreed to analyse the snake if the shinobi brought her Garaga’s Reverse Scale, which they agreed to. Soon after, the group were attacked by Garaga, prompting Aoda to come to Sarada’s aid and allow the shinobi to escape. Afterwards, Aoda introduced itself to the shinobi, leading to them devising a plan to acquire the scale. After engaging the snake again, Boruto became connected with Garaga’s mental plane, during which Garaga said he wished to see Boruto hopes to be crushed. Deciding not to take the scale, Boruto instead entered a summoning contract with the snake, on the condition that he could eat the shinobi if Mitsuki had betrayed Boruto. Returning to the sage, he presented the scale to her by summoning Garaga, prompting her to show Mitsuki’s snake’s memories to the shinobi. Learning that Mitsuki had actually saved Uō’s life and that he was being accompanied to the Land of Earth, the shinobi depart the cave to find him.

As the group began to approach the Land of Earth’s border, Shikadai had Inojin and Chōchō to return to the village to report their findings. As the other genin continued their pursuit, they found the remains of a clay creature, which Boruto recognised as the same thing that attacked Mitsuki’s snake. Their group soon found a group of Konoha jōnin who were defeated by one of the gate attackers, Kokuyō. The man quickly revealed himself to be an artificial being with superhumanly augmented abilities. As the genin were quickly pressured by him, Inojin and Chōchō arrived to help. The Ino-Shika-Chō trio decided to hold him off as Boruto and Sarada went on ahead. They were intercepted by another one of the gate attacks, Sekiei, who noted that Mitsuki was with them willingly. He initially held them off with his Explosive Clay, until Boruto summoned Garaga, who initially refused to help until his might was questioned by Boruto. As Sekiei struggled to dodge Garaga’s assault, his body suddenly gave out. While Boruto attempted to finish him off, Mitsuki appeared to save Sekiei. He made his intention to join the artificial humans clear as he subdued Boruto before departing. Soon afterwards, the Ino-Shika-Chō trio returned, and took care of Boruto while he was unconscious. Awakening, the group decided to venture Iwagakure and seek the help of Ōnoki.

Infiltrating the village, the genin were noticed by Akatsuchi and taken to Ōnoki, who was happy to see Boruto. Informing the elderly man of their goal to find Mitsuki, Ōnoki’s attitude turned dark and turned them away. The shinobi found themselves surrounded by Akuta being controlled by Kū, who revealed himself to be in league in Ōnoki to everyone’s shock. As Ōnoki began explaining the nature of his plans and his genuine desire to protect people, realising that with his secret out in the open, he would have to accelerate his plans before the other Great Shinobi Countries learned. While Ōnoki told his son to gently takes the prisoners away, Boruto and the others chose to resist, and a fight ensured, during which Boruto fled with Ōnoki after saving him from being crushed. Unknowingly venturing in the Sanzu Plains, the two became trapped until being joined by Sekki, who assisted the pair in escaping. After leaving Sekki, Ōnoki again talked about the true nobleness of his goals, saying he wants to save lives. Wanting to prove his point, he decided to take Boruto to the site where his grandson was killed. There, Ōnoki justified his plan to replace shinobi with Akuta, but Boruto rejected his envision.

Being discovered by Kakō, Boruto fought him, during which he was joined by Sarada and Chōchō. While on the verge of being killed, Kakō succumbed to his injuries and died. Afterwards, the shinobi are re-joined by Inojin under Kirara’s genjutsu, who then takes Boruto hostage, forcing his group to be captured and taken back to Iwa. Discovering the village had been taken over by Kū, Ōnoki didn’t agree with his creation, leading to Kū knocking the man unconscious. Shikadai appeared and helped his allies escape. As the Ino-Shika-Chō trio decided to face off against Kokuyō, Boruto and Sarada faced Kirara. Managing to flee and catching up with Mitsuki, the pair were immobilised by Kū and were shocked when Mitsuki betrayed him, forcing Kū to retreat to attend to his decaying body. Going after him while Mitsuki faced Sekiei, the pair faced Kirara and her giant Akuta. Summoning Garaga to destroy the golem, it collapsed on top of Kirara, leading to her being killed.

Regrouping with Mitsuki at the Old City, they discovered Kū who had successfully transplanted a human heart into himself to stabilise his body. Engaging him in battle, Boruto and Sarada became trapped under rubble, during which Sekki freed them. Afterwards, Boruto brought Ōnoki to Kū after the Kage had a change of heart and wished to stop his creation. Crippling Kū with his Rasengan, Kū attempted to kill the genin with his Dust Release, which prompted Ōnoki to intervene and sacrifice himself to kill their opponent. Afterwards, the genin approached the drained Tsuchikage, who spoke to them about the importance of keeping one’s will strong before passing away. Team 7 was then found by their allies from Konoha and they all welcomed Mitsuki back. Returning home, Garaga contacted Boruto to inform him that their contract was up, and the two parted ways. The following day, Boruto and Sarada were punished for their technical desertion by having their shinobi status revoked. Mitsuki apologised for his recent actions and admitted to the shameless curiosity of wanting to connect with people that were more like him. Boruto however quickly accepted his apology and admitted he was glad that he got the chance to better understand Mitsuki as a person, hoping to learn more about each other, with Sarada also agreeing to it. Later, due to Kurotsuchi’s gratitude and recommendation, it was decided that Team 7 genin’s shinobi status would be restored.

Jūgo Arc

Main article: Jūgo Arc

In the anime, some time later, Team 7 and the genin of Team 15 went on a mission to investigate attacks on a village from its wildlife. Accompanied by Tosaka, the group were attacked by birds and separated. Finding himself attacked by a monstrous man, Boruto was saved by Nue. Entering the village, the shinobi discovered victims of the attacks were sick and covered in juinjutsu, during which the villagers found an unconscious Jūgo. Questioning him, a sick villager went on a rampage and was swiftly subdued by Jūgo, who made the juinjutsu disappear and warned Boruto to stay away from the forest before fleeing into it. Entering it to investigate, the shinobi split up, and Boruto accompanied with Sarada discovered Jūgo transforming in a cave. Engaging in battle, Jūgo was repelled away by Konohamaru. After Konohamaru snapped Jūgo out of his blood-lust, Boruto and the others followed him until they found him passed out with an injection device. Jūgo woke up and they were attacked by another bird, but Jūgo removed the birds cursed seal before Boruto could attack it.

Back at the village, Boruto was among those tasked with monitoring Jūgo and looking out for more of the tranquilliser drug that suppresses the cursed seal. They watched as the strain of curing the birds caused him to transform, retreating to his cave. After the episode, Boruto refused to leave and continued investigating. When researchers from the Land of Rivers asked for information, Boruto lied and said they knew nothing. Boruto administered a tranquilliser dose on Jūgo during his next episode, his commitment to helping the birds earning his trust. Over the next couple days, the group continued working on the birds. Boruto spotted a domesticated goose among the wilds ones, and Tosaka commented on its species having lost the ability to fly. Despite having been convinced by Sarada to take his shots regularly to avoid transformations, Jūgo still retreated to his cave, as he was building up an immunity to the medication. Boruto and Sarada go over the remaining shots, and wondered their options once they ran out. On the third day, the group woke up with bird sounds, Tosaka telling Boruto the remaining infected birds transformed and escaped, Jūgo having gone after them.

They found Jūgo struggling to contain another transformation, but due to his shots being missing at his compound, Jūgo transformed and rampaged to the village. Subdued by the researchers, they revealed to the villages that the Konoha shinobi knew of Jūgo’s identity, leading to them turning against them. Learning that Wasabi and Namida were unconscious and infected with cursed seals, they requested Tosaka to help them with his expertise. After the genin reluctantly left the village, they found Sumire after she was knocked out Suigetsu, who insisted he acted in self-defence. When learning Suigetsu and Karin were looking for Jūgo, the genin explained that Jūgo was apprehended by the researchers. When Sumire awoke, she explained that two assailants who captured Wasabi Izuno and Namida Suzumeno had special collars that let them harness cursed seals of their own. Realising that this duo was working with the Land of Rivers’ researchers, they concluding that the outbreak must have been started by them.

As the group separated to handle parts of the rescue, Suigetsu joined Boruto in finding Jūgo. Locating Tosaka, he lead them to Jūgo, during which he subdued them with tranquillisers and revealed he was in league with the researchers and cursed seals operation. As Tosaka exposited his motivations and Boruto admonished him for his treatment of Jūgo, Jūgo broke free of his restraints and begged Boruto to flee. Pursuing Jūgo to the lake, Boruto attempted to attack a curse seal transformed Tosaka, but shrugged off his attack and restrained him. Jūgo defeated Tosaka and freed Boruto, leading to him targeting the genin. Saved by Nue, Boruto formulated a plan to revert Jūgo’s transformation that relied on Jūgo’s speed to increase the damage of his Rasengan. Boruto used two consecutive Boruto Streams to build up his own speed, and the damage only made Jūgo’s transformation recede at the last instant. Mitsuki arrived with Konohamaru and Suigetsu, who consumed with serum to cure the birds and merged with the lake to rain it over them. Afterwards, Sarada admonished Boruto on the recklessness of his plan, who pointed out it worked, and the two wondered what would Jūgo do next.

Konoha Shinden: Steam Ninja Scrolls

Main article: Steam Ninja Scrolls Arc
In the anime, while joining Shikadai and Shikamaru for a meal, they encountered Mirai, who was getting ready for a mission to escort the Sixth Hokage and Might Guy. When they returned, Boruto was shocked to learn Mirai’s mission ended up saving several girls from remnants of the near-forgotten Jashin cult. Later, after Shikadai was promoted to chūnin, Boruto was selected alongside Iwabee and Wasabi to join Shikadai on his first mission as team captain, which they completed.

Konohamaru’s Love Arc

Main article: Konohamaru’s Love Arc
In the anime, Konohamaru and Boruto saw a woman running away from several men in the village, prompting Konohamaru to rescue her from them. Introducing herself as Remon Yoimura and a sightseer, Boruto showed her around the village, during which she and Konohamaru became fond of each other. Later, it was revealed that Remon was a noblewoman who was dodging her bodyguards and had the responsibility to return. The following day, after Sarada and Chōchō pointed out Konohamaru’s growing feelings, Boruto suggested that he and his sensei return Remon’s borrowed handkerchief as an excuse to see her again. Upon arriving at her mansion, they were surprised to see Remon preparing for a ceremony, and was uncharacteristically demanded to never see her again. They were approached by Remon’s fiancé Kankitsu Akitsuki, who asked the pair to leave. Having found a lost girl from Daidai Village they returned the child home, during which they felt that something was wrong, and snuck back into Remon’s home to talk with her. Learning about her village being plagued by a memory stealing spirit that her ancestor sealed away at the cost of her descendants being cursed, the pair were also informed that a special marriage ritual was needed to restore the weakened seal. Accepting that this was Remon’s choice, Konohamaru decided to take Boruto back to Konoha. Before they could, Remon’s caretaker Asaki asked the pair to investigate Kankitsu as he had recently begun acting out of character. Accepting the request, the two found nothing unusual.

While waiting for Asaki to show up to report to, Boruto discovered Asaki had lost her memory of their encounter. As she brushed him off, he followed Asaki who was following Kankitsu into a cave. There, Kankitsu was preparing to destroy Remon’s hair clip only to be stopped by Asaki. Watching as a mysterious energy was emitted from Kankitsu, Boruto protected Asaki from this new threat, during which Asaki shielded Boruto from an attack and collapsed. Boruto soon found himself in a similar outcome, but while the hair clip suppressed some of the effects, Boruto forgot the last few days. Returning to Konoha, he was amazed to hear about Konohamaru being placed under house arrest after trespassing into a nearby village. As Boruto began experiencing recent things throughout the village, he ultimately regained his memories. He reported to Konohamaru that it was Kankitsu who was stealing people’s memories. Despite the house arrest, Konohamaru joined Boruto in settling the matters. Upon returning to the village, Kankitsu who was possessed destroyed the seal to free Sōma. Unable to defeat the demon, Remon sealed it in herself at the cost of her memories. Konohamaru decided to leave Remon in Kankitsu care, despite Boruto insisting that he should tell Remon how he felt about her.

One-Tail Escort Arc

Main article: One-Tail Escort Arc
In the anime, as everyone had time off from missions, Boruto’s family was preparing to go on a camping trip with Hinata’s side of the family. Boruto however was growing bored and wished to resume training under his mentor Sasuke. When noticing Sasuke’s hawk flying into the village, he sneaked into the Hokage’s office building and discovered Sasuke was heading to the Land of Wind. Seeing this as an opportunity to meet up with him, Boruto lied to his family about being assigned a training mission before sneaking onto a train to the Land of Wind. There, he discovered Sasuke and Gaara fighting Urashiki, during which Sasuke transported to another dimension. Being prevented to engage Urashiki by Gaara, the Kazekage managed to temporally seal the Ōtsutsuki who was targeting Shukaku for its chakra.

Shukaku seals itself in a tea kettle in order to not be sensed, leading to Gaara entrusting Boruto alongside with Shinki and Kankurō with escorting the tailed beast to Konoha. Along the way, the three were intercepted by Urashiki’s puppets, leading to Kankurō facing the threat alone while Boruto and Shinki went on ahead. Noticing an explosion where Kankurō was, Shinki insisted to head-on, while Boruto refused to leave Kankurō when he needed them most. Returning to the scene alone, he encountered Temari and Shikadai. They found evidence of a hole being dug as a means to escape the explosion, prompting the Konoha-nin to catch up with Shinki. When they did, they discovered he was facing a damaged puppet. While Temari and Shikadai held off the puppet, Boruto helped Shinki and Shukaku get to safety before returning to defeat the puppet. Afterwards, it was decided for Boruto to head on with Shinki while Temari tended to her wounds with Shikadai and resumed their search for Kankurō.

Knowing Urashiki would soon escape and intercept them again at the Land of Fire border, they decided Boruto would distract Urashiki with a clone disguised as Shinki and carrying an empty tea kettle while Shukaku and Shinki went on ahead. While distracting Urashiki for a period of time, the foe soon realised the truth and decided to take Boruto as a hostage for the Hokage. Shinki however decided to return to the battlefield to aid Boruto. As Boruto and Shinki struggled to fend off Urashiki, Boruto’s Jōgan activated, leading to him being able to perceive Urashiki’s dimensional hopping. Managing to injure Urashiki, the pair was saved by Sasuke, who forced their foe to retreat. Brought back to Konoha to be treated, Boruto saw Shinki off at the Thunder Rail station. Afterwards, Shukaku stayed at the Uzumaki house for a brief period until a safehouse was organised, during which Naruto informed Boruto about the tailed beasts.

Time Slip Arc

Main article: Time Slip Arc
In the anime, after being told by Hinata he was just like Naruto at that age, always eager to train with his mentor Jiraiya, Boruto became intrigued to learn more about the Sannin. He then went to Sasuke’s house only to find Sarada. Together, the pair decided to search for the author’s Icha Icha series, during which different adults insisted that they were too young to read his adult books. Later, when Boruto learned he was the only genin that not on the mission to hunt Urashiki due to Urashiki’s vendetta against Boruto, Sasuke suggested that he work with Boruto as a two-man team while staying within the village, which Naruto agreed to. That night, the majority of the village’s shinobi left the village in an attempt to corner Urashiki. Acknowledging that Naruto was too well-guarded for Urashiki to go after, Boruto deduced Urashiki was after an artefact recently found that bore the Ōtsutsuki symbol. His hunch led him and Sasuke to discover Urashiki activating the artefact to create a portal he entered. Following him, Sasuke managed to separate Urashiki from the item before being transported away from him.

Arriving in Konoha, the pair discovered they have arrived in the past, shortly after Tsunade became Hokage. Realising Urashiki’s plan was to acquire Kurama’s chakra from Naruto as a child, Sasuke asked the artefact Karasuki about the enemy, which explained that due to Sasuke’s interference, Urashiki would not arrive in this time period for a few days, and warned them to avoid as much interaction with the past as possible or risk severe changes to the timeline. Listening to the advice, Sasuke and Boruto disguised themselves. Soon afterwards, Boruto and Sasuke bumped into Naruto and Jiraiya. When Tsunade arrived, they claimed to be travelling performers. Tsunade had Naruto and Jiraiya guard the pair, which soon after, Jiraiya left Naruto to take care of alone. After Sasuke slipped away to keep his distance, Naruto brought Boruto to his house, during which Boruto noted the resemblance between his father’s young and current-self. Later, Boruto would continue intriguing Naruto about the modern advances of the village that he comes from. He then met the Konoha 11, amazed at how all the future parents were in childhood. Later, Naruto was assigned to clean up the hot spring as punishment for his and Jiraiya’s commotion there the other day. Boruto and the other genin helped out.

Through the following days, Boruto deduced the truth about past-Sasuke’s absence was due to abandoning the village. He confronted his master about the event, who shamefully admitted that at the time, he was so fixated on getting his revenge. The following day, Urashiki arrived and found Naruto, where Boruto and Sasuke stood prepared to fight and protect Naruto. Capturing Naruto, Urashiki encased Boruto, Sasuke and Jiraiya in rubble before fleeing. Sasuke explained to Jiraiya that he and Boruto were actually ninja from a distant village with a mission to stop Urashiki from stealing Kurama’s chakra. Jiraiya decided to work with the duo, breaking them free by summoning a giant toad. Soon, Sasuke locked onto Naruto’s location. They learned that the seal containing Kurama was stopping Urashiki from stealing the demon’s chakra, leading to Jiraiya placing a seal on the pair to protect them. Upon finding Naruto, Urashiki’s actions forced the boy into his Version 1 state, leading to Naruto accidentally attacking Boruto while Urashiki fled. After Naruto regained consciousness, Jiraiya began taring the pair of genin. Instructing Boruto and Naruto on how to synchronise their chakra for the goal of developing a unique new cooperation ninjutsu, the task was too difficult for them.

Returning to the village alone, he encountered his relative Neji Hyūga, who cheered Boruto up after talking about Naruto’s struggles. The following day, Naruto and Boruto made amends with each other and began resuming their training. While they began making progress, completing the task still proved difficult. They were then approached again by Urashiki, who began toying with them with his various stolen techniques before subduing them. Deciding the foe’s newest technique was too dangerous, Sasuke tackled himself and Urashiki over the ledge and into a river to let his allies escape. While tending to Jiraiya’s wounds, the group tried to figure out how to deal with Urashiki. Boruto then realised that in the fight, the blood splattered on Urashiki was drying much faster than Boruto’s. After engaging the foe again to test a theory, they concluded that Urashiki’s technique lets him warp into the past by several seconds, giving him a pseudo-clairvoyance from his experiences.

Urashiki then attack the Konoha-nin again, where Jiraiya then contained everyone in his Summoning: Toad Mouth Bind. During which, Naruto unleashed a continued barrage of clones on Urashiki. While he easily countered the assault with his technique, Urashiki inadvertently poisoned himself from the acidic vapours of the great toad’s belly far sooner than the Konoha-nin due to his repeated time-warp. Once Jiraiya released the summoning, Boruto and Naruto then proceeded to knockout Urashiki with a Rasengan assault. Still defiant, the enraged Urashiki awoke and consumed all his accumulated chakra, along with his very own eyes. The final result transformed him into a fiendish being of immense physical might. Jiraiya and the two genin were quickly overwhelmed by Urashiki’s continued assaults, even with the aid of the returning Sasuke. Urashiki deliberately held back on Naruto, hoping to anger him enough into unleashing the Nine-Tails’ chakra. His efforts ultimately succeeded and Naruto went into a rampage. Boruto however managed to reach Naruto and together were able to perfect their new collaboration technique. With the combined effort of Jiraiya and Sasuke, the two kids were able to plough through Urashiki’s final attack and obliterate him. Soon after, with their mission completed, Sasuke erased everyone’s minds of meeting the time travelers before he and Boruto returned to their proper time.

Some time later, after Sumire Kakei resigned from her genin team to join the Scientific Ninja Weapons Team, Boruto joined his friends in a farewell party for the former class rep. They also met Sumire’s replacement for Team 15, Tsubaki Kurogane a samurai student from the Land of Iron. Later, as Hiashi’s birthday was fast approaching, Boruto was concerned on what to get his grandfather as a present at his party. Ultimately, he went to Kurenai Yūhi for advice, since she had some history with the Hyūga clan leader. While Kurenai felt she shouldn’t pry into such personal matters, she insisted to Boruto that any heartfelt gesture to his grandfather would be greatly appreciated. She told him about the Hyūga Affair and how it really left a lasting impression on Hiashi, making him value family more than ever. From this Boruto decided to swallow his pride for his grandfather and have a family photo, suggesting they do it annually as a present to Hiashi, which indeed was greatly appreciated by the man.

Sasuke Shinden: The Teacher’s Star Pupil

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Boruto appears in this novel.

Mujina Bandits Arc

Main article: Mujina Bandits Arc

In the anime, Boruto was assigned an undercover mission at Hōzuki Castle, to protect the Mujina Bandits’s former member Kokuri from Tsukiyo, in exchange for information on their dealings and leadership. At the prison, while Sarada posed as a reporter, Boruto and Mitsuki posed as thieves. Having the support of the warden, Mujō applied a fake imprisonment technique on the pair. Inside, they were assigned to share a cell with Kedama, Kamata and Arai, the former of which informed Boruto what it required to get sent into the medical ward, which was were Kokuri resided. Consuming a poisonous fruit in order to be sent there, Boruto made contact with Kokuri, and while returning to the prison he discovered Kokuri had been stabbed in the access-restricted ward. After Boruto was discharged from the ward, he had Mitsuki contact Sarada with his snake to have the warden move Kokuri to their cell for better protection. After succeeding, they learned that one of the prison’s special access cards was missing for three days. As the guards began looking for it, Mitsuki realised that the card must have been stolen by one of their cell-mates when Boruto was being taken to the medical ward. Ultimately, they discovered Arai to be the assailant, leading to him being taken away.

Later, the team managed to trick Kokuri into revealing that he had donated the money he stole from the Mujina Bandits, prompting Boruto to promise to get Kokuri to Konoha safety. After Mojū fell ill and Benga decided to have Kokuri transferred to Hōzoki Castle #2 where he couldn’t be protected, it was decided to gave break Kokuri out of jail before the transfer could happen. Learning of a supply ship that regularly comes to the prison and that a large amount of water would be needed to counter Kokuri’s imprisonment technique, Team 7 sabotaged the water line knowing it would force the guards to use a backup line that they could gather water from. As the night drew closer and there was no sign from Sarada about her part of the mission, the group grew concerned. Boruto was determined to trust Sarada and move forward with the plan. While Kokuri was concerned by Sarada’s lack of communication, Boruto remained steadfast. On their way to the water tank, the group was attacked by Benga’s summon, which Mitsuki was able to defeat. However, the tank had been drained by Benga, who along with his summon was able to catch up with them. Sarada arrived just in time to save them with information she acquired from Kedama.

On the outside, Boruto and the others were attacked by Mujina second-in-command, Tsukiyo. Using his array of shadow-manipulation techniques, he was able to pressure the genin. Growing desperate, Kokuri gave Boruto a notebook of all the data he had on the Mujina Bandits in case he didn’t survive. As the Konoha-nin began to tire, Kokuri saw through the enemy technique’s weakness to light, giving the Konoha-nin the knowledge they needed to overpower and defeat their foe. In a last ditch effort, Tsukiyo grabbed Kokuri and dragged the man with him off the ledge and into the ocean. «Kokuri» then emerged, claiming that Tsukiyo drowned. Soon after, Sai and a group of Konoha-nin appeared, having been mobilised by Naruto after losing contact with Mujō for so long. With Benga being killed by Tsukiyo and Mujō having recently recovered to resume his duties, Team 7’s mission was completed, taking Kokuri with them to the village and verify his intel on the Mujina Bandits before releasing him.

Several months later, while Team 7 was on a mission, Boruto kept thinking about his seal. However he soon regained his senses and managed to defeat the robbers his team were trailing, but in the process ruined their objective of letting one escape in order to track him to his boss. Afterwards, Boruto bought some Shinobi collecting cards before Lee arrived and told him that Konohamaru required his presence at the Hokage building. When he got there, Konohamaru tasked him with the mission of protecting Tentō Madoka for the next few days. Later, at Tentō’s request, Boruto demonstrated various ninjutsu. Eventually, Tentō showed off his near-complete collection of shinobi collecting cards. When Boruto was amazed that Tentō had the one card he wanted despite how rare and expensive it was, Tentō offered to give Boruto the card he desired if he would teach him some ninjutsu. While not liking Tentō’s attitude on trying to buy his way towards anything, he decided to teach Tentō nonetheless. As Boruto began teaching him shurikenjutsu, Tentō quickly became discouraged at how he couldn’t even properly throw a shuriken. As Tentō explained his desire to become a ninja was to make his father notice him, Boruto, able to relate, reminisces about the things he did to make Naruto notice him, insisting that some things cannot be bought. Encouraging Tentō to keep working at it, the boy gradually improved in his technique until finally hitting the target. Proud of himself for succeeding, Boruto encouraged him to keep practice to find his own path. Later, Boruto gave Tentō the Seventh Hokage card he was missing for his collection. After the three days of body-guarding passed, Tentō asked if he could visit Boruto again, which Boruto agreed to as they were now friends.

Later, Boruto and his team were delighted to be issued their first B-rank mission. As he was about to prepare for his mission, he noticed the ultra rare trading card he desired was in his pocket. Realising that Tentō slipped it in, Boruto decided to return it. While sneaking into Tentō’s room, he overheard the daimyō saying that Tentō was kidnapped by the Mujina Bandits. Determined to save his new friend, Boruto asked Sarada to tell their team he couldn’t join them on the mission because of an important matter. Boruto soon found Tentō, just in time to stop Shojoji from eating his brain for his jutsu. Subduing the other bandits there, Boruto engaged Shojoji in battle, during which his attacks were repelled by Shojoji’s Wind Release. As Shojoji began proclaiming how he would eat Boruto, he found a shuriken lodged in his back which Tentō threw. Enraged at his captive attacking him, Shojoji forgot about Boruto, allowing him to knock Shojoji out with his Rasengan. Attempting to defeat him with another Rasengan, Boruto’s mark painfully spread, leading to him becoming paralysed and Shojoji becoming horrified at the thought of him being part of a certain organisation. As Boruto insists he is clueless to such a thing, Shojoji resumes his attack, only to be subdued and knocked out by Mitsuki and Sarada respectively. Realising that his teammates abandoned their B-rank mission to help him, Boruto apologised to them as the mark receded back into his palm and the pain stopped. Later, Boruto and his teammates were scolded by Konohamaru for abandoning their mission, insisting that there would be punishment. When Tentō prepared to leave the village, Boruto gave him back the rare card, insisting that he has to get one on his own.

Kara Actuation Arc

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In the anime, as Boruto grew impatient on how to deal with Kara and his Kāma, Sasuke approached him, and instructed Boruto keep his mark concealed at all times to not draw attention. Later, Boruto and his team were assigned to work with Mugino to find Anato, a missing researcher in the Land of Valleys. After meeting the man’s wife and learning about the village’s large medical company, they were able to sneak the last known location of Anato’s team. There, they were intercepted by Victor and his guards who were also looking for Anato. Joining efforts, Team 7 found Anato, whose body was altered into a malleable state and mindlessly attacked them. Unable to restrain him, Victor’s men subdued him. Viewing the act as ruthless, Victor insisted there wasn’t an alternative. With their mission technically completed, the Konoha-nin decided to return to the Konohagakure. Along the way, Mitsuki became ill and his body was taking on the same properties as Anato. Mugino brought them to Yubina. The doctor was able to treat Mitsuki, and determined that during the fight with Anato, Mitsuki was infected by Hashirama Senju’s cells. Revealing other cases like this have shown up, Yubina informed the shinobi that there was a rumour that the Land of Silence’s black market was selling the cell.

Leaving Mitsuki to recover, the team infiltrated Curtain Village to search for the item. There, they learned that a worker from Victor’s company came by weeks ago with the Hashirama Cell before suddenly disappearing. They also heard rumours that a man was in the area with connections to the Hashirama Cell. It turned out to be missing-nin named Kirisaki with unique medical ninjutsu prowess. Boruto was able to detain him, leading to Konohamaru disguising himself as the missing-nin. Joined by Boruto posing as his assistant, they met a buttler who was infected by the cell as a test to see «Kirisaki’s» skill. After the man collapsed Konohamaru reluctantly used the antibodies Yubina acquired from Mitsuki to heal the man. Fooled, the man revealed to be a butler of Sakuya. She desired to use the Hashirama Cell on herself under the misguided delusion that it would let her live forever and even more, restore her youth and former beauty. At Fushū Castle, Boruto was suddenly detained, where the butler wished to see the process firsthand of how «Kirisaki» would stabilise the Hashirama Cell using Boruto. Konohamaru was able to stall while Boruto slipped away to retrieve the target as it was a shadow clone that was detained. Upon finding Sakuya’s quarters, he found that she was murdered and the cell was gone. A group of quadruplet ninja revealed to have stolen the cell and framed Boruto for the murder while they retreated from the castle.

As Boruto and Konohamaru joined up with Sarada and Mugino, everyone in the city began hunting them down, in hopes of getting a reward for their capture. Aided by Katara, the pair escaped to a base, where the shinobi met up with Mitsuki who had fully recovered. Learning from Katara’s network who the true killers were, the genin spilt up from the jōnin to find their targets, during which they were attack by Omoi, Kakui, and Marui. The Kumogakure shinobi, who assumed the genin possessed the cell, interrogated them regarding it. Mugino and Konohamaru quickly returned and cleared things up, and after explaining the situation, the groups worked together to hunt down the culprits. Along the way, they were intercepted by Deepa, who was also looking for the Hashirama Cell. Omoi’s team decided to face the new threat while the Konoha-nin moved on. Intercepting Yūga, the team bypassed his jutsu and caught up with Hiruga. Restrained by his sludge, Omoi arrived and informed everyone that Deepa killed his allies and was on his way to the Land of Haze to get the Hashirama Cell. Worrying for his remaining brother, Hiruga cancelled his technique and rushed off, prompting the Konoha shinobi to follow.

Upon catching up to Hiruga’s older brother, Asaka, it took some convincing that Hiruga was truly him and that there was a new threat. Before a truce could be agreed upon, Deepa arrived and swiftly struck down the remaining quadruplets. Boruto was furious and attacked the man, only for his kunai to harmlessly bounce off Deepa’s body. The man explained that he is able to manipulate all the carbon is around him, including in his own body to become invulnerable. Victor arrived, and revealed to be allied with Deepa. Victor split up the jōnin from the genin in the team, where Boruto and his team-mates faced Deepa. Between Deepa’s relentless barrage of carbon projectiles and his impervious body, the genin were quickly overwhelmed. Boruto attempted an all-or-nothing Rasengan strike on Deepa, but the man easily endured it. As Boruto and Sarada were knocked out, Mitsuki revealed his Sage Transformation to save his friends and escape.

With how severe Boruto and Sarada’s injuries were, Mitsuki brought them to Yubina for care, who stabilised their condition. Soon after, Konohamaru and Mugino brought them back to Konohagakure for better care, also bringing Mitsuki to Orochimaru for his treatment. After successfully undergoing an operation, Boruto was left ashamed at his defeat against Deepa. Despite this, three days later, Boruto was able to pick himself back up and committed himself to growing stronger. As his goal was to evolve his Rasengan, but Konohamaru was on mission and Naruto was too busy, Boruto turned to Kakashi for help. The retired Hokage quickly made it clear that mastering the Big Ball Rasengan, Boruto’s goal, was impossible as he lacked enough chakra for it. Kakashi instead had him work on applying nature transformation to his Rasengan, particularly Wind Release. As Boruto’s jutsu consistently misfired, he voiced his envy of how powerful and experienced Kakashi was at his age. Kakashi pointed out the hardships he had to endure, and envied Boruto for growing up in a peaceful time with loved ones, so he wasn’t alone. This inspired Boruto to use a shadow clone to apply nature transformation to the Rasengan, managing to use the Wind Release: Rasengan, which impressed Kakashi.

Despite Boruto essentially completing his new technique, Boruto concluded that the increase in power still wasn’t nearly enough to handle Deepa’s super dense body. Kakashi noted that with his current levels of chakra, has reached his limit to how far he could improve the Rasengan. Boruto however refused to give up and continued training. Later, Boruto was approached by Shikadai, whose team had recently faced Deepa as well. As Boruto voiced his anger at Deepa, Shikadai voiced his concern that Boruto was turning Deepa into an obsession. Boruto, however, insisted that it is not about a wounded ego, but rather he saw Deepa as a wall to his growth as a ninja. After realising that Boruto would not try hunting down Deepa, Shikadai and his team-mates decided to help with the training. Shikadai decided for Boruto’s training to focus his Rasengan on a single point to improve its penetrative power. As the day ended and little progress was made, Shikadai and Boruto began discussing the unique nature of Deepa’s power, as it was all about the arrangement and pressure of carbon molecules. This suddenly gave Boruto inspiration. By the following day, Boruto succeeded in obliterating a massive boulder with his Rasengan. He told Kakashi about his progress. Deciding to put Boruto to the test, he arranged for Boruto to face off against Shojoji in a police facility, believing the convict would be the perfect opponent to test Boruto’s progress.

As the battle began, Boruto’s skills matched Shojoji’s, but his wind counters proved too powerful, even against Boruto’s Wind Release: Rasengan. Deciding he had no choice, Boruto used his new Compression Rasengan. It was able to overcome Shojoji’s defences and swiftly defeated him. As Kakashi commended Boruto for coming up with the alternate plan of condensing his Rasengan rather than expanding it, Boruto collapsed as his long hours of training caught up to him. Later recovering back in the hospital, Boruto was greeted by Kakashi. He applauded Boruto’s accomplishments, but warned him of the dangers to his new technique. Noting that the Compression Rasengan comes with great recoil that can cause great strain on his arm, it is not a technique that Boruto should use often. While accepting Kakashi’s words, Boruto was still determined to refine the technique. After being dismissed from the hospital, he met with Sarada, whose own training under her parents was going well. With both of them having reached a new level, they felt it was a good time to return to the Land of Valleys to return Anato’s ring to Mia. Having already gained approval to leave from his father, the two went off.

Upon returning to the Land of Valleys, they met Mia and gave her Anato’s ring. They also learned that Victor reported to Mia that Anato was killed by enemies trying to steal their research. Realising that Victor was using Anato for his own gain, Boruto decided to reveal the truth about Victor’s goals, despite Sarada’s protest. Suddenly, there was an earthquake coming from the company’s main building. Boruto and Sarada decided to investigate. There, they found Konohamaru struggling to defend himself from the vicious assault of the recreated God Tree. As they helped him sensei, he explained how the God Tree was not seen since the Fourth Shinobi World War. Victor then approached, explaining that he took fragments of the dead God Tree after the war ended, nurturing them with the Hashirama Cell and the various test subjects. He voiced his joy at how the people of Land of Valleys would be consumed by the God Tree to produce Chakra Fruit. Victor collapsed the ground around Boruto and Sarada, sending them to the floor bellow. There, they were approached by Deepa. Sarada and Boruto were determined to stop him once and for all.

Despite their improved skill, Deepa’s carbon powers proved as infallible as ever. Boruto realised their only hope was his new Compression Rasengan. Needing time to form it, he had Sarada mount a distraction, who was unable to last long enough. Suddenly, Boruto was saved by the timely arrival of the recovered Mitsuki. With Team 7 reunited, Boruto was able to land his new Rasengan. However, as it proved able to overwhelm Deepa’s solid body, he activated his final defence to form a mighty armour, repelling Boruto. Boruto refused to despair and attacked again, aided by his friends who donated their chakra to him and form a Super Compression Rasengan, which broke through Deepa’s defence and defeated him. During which, Orochimaru destroyed the God Tree and defeated Victor. As Mia promised to testify against the company’s actions, Team 7 was proud of their victory. Back in the village, as Boruto was still nursing his injured hand, he and his friends found Denki setting up an experiment to improve radio communications. Boruto and the others decided to help him with the work. It ultimately worked, but failed to maintain stability. Denki however remained determined to improve the technology. Boruto joined everyone in cheering.

Ao Arc

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In the anime, Boruto attended the memorial service for the fallen people of the Fourth Shinobi World War. Later, Boruto joined his father in a sparring match at the Training Hall, seeing it as a chance to make up for his actions as the Chūnin Exams during which all his elemental attacks were absorbed by Naruto, who goes onto defeating Boruto. Afterwards, Boruto learned that his father had his prosthetic hand modifed by Katasuke to include jutsu-absorbing capacities. While Boruto was furious at this deception, viewing Naruto as a hypocrite for using such advanced tools in combat after scolding him for doing the same, Sasuke calmed Boruto down, explaining the tool itself is not the problem, but rather being over-reliant on it. As Sasuke explained more of the existence of Kara, Mitsuki asked if this group had anything to do with Boruto’s mark that he gained from Momoshiki. While Boruto was furious at Mitsuki offhandedly revealing his secret, Naruto admitted that Sasuke already told them about it, which was another reason Naruto approved the development of this advanced weaponry. Katasuke then arrived to retrieve his prototype, to which Naruto assigned Team Konohamaru a C-rank mission to escort the lead scientist back to the lab in Ryūtan City. While Boruto stormed off in a huff, Naruto asked his genin team-mates to watch over him should anything happen with his mark. Mitsuki then talked to Boruto, convincing him to get over his anger and join the mission.

Travelling by train to Ryūtan City, the group encountered Ao, who lectured Boruto about Scientific Ninja Tools, leading to him changing his views on it and respecting the man. Upon arriving at their destination, they unexpectedly encountered Sumire, and later, complete the other half of their mission involving testing out Scientific Ninja Tools. Afterwards, Boruto was greeted by Chamaru, who Boruto was happy to see again. He surprised however to see the friendly dog’s prosthetic leg. Akita Inuzuka explained how it was thanks to Katsuke that both Chamaru could walk again and she found her passion for science. Amazed at how much Katsuke truly was endeared to helping Konoha and its people, Boruto decided to let got of his anger at the scientist. Boruto’s team then receive a call from the Seventh Hokage, noting that Konohamaru and his partner Mugino went missing during a mission nearby, and tasked them with searching for the pair.

Accompanied with Katasuke, they found Konohamaru’s last known location, at a crash site of a blimp. While investigating, they are attacked by autonomous puppets, which Katasuke subdues, giving the team the chance to destroy them all. Following Chamaru who was trailing Konohamaru’s scent, they discover the two missing jōnin in a cave. Shortly after, they encounter Ao, who questions them on what they learned inside the blimp. Attempting to silence them, Ao attacked the group and stole one of Katasuke’s gauntlets, which he used to absorb Boruto’s Rasengan. Mugino then held Ao down long enough to collapse the cave on him and Ao to save everyone, however, Ao survived, prompting the team to retreat. Afterwards, Konohamaru insisted that they had to return the data he found on the blimp to Konoha, which Katasuke offered to act as a divergence to atone for his mistakes of leaking information. Boruto, realising that the scientist was ashamed of his inventions, reminded Katasuke that he too hated such tools at first, but learned that all tools are either good of bad depending on how they are used.

Devising a plan to defeat Ao, Team Konohamaru began their counterattack, during which Boruto fooled Ao into picking up his extreme chakra-draining blade and weakening him. Breaking free of their trap, Ao attempted to absorb Boruto’s oncoming Rasengan with his gauntlet, leading to Boruto using Katasuke’s other gauntlet and cancelling out the effect of Ao’s, giving him the opportunity to strike Ao’s gauntlet and destroy it. Cornered, Ao used his Mirror Drones, leading to Konohamaru sacrificing himself to save Boruto from their attack. Being barraged by their Jutsu Bullets, Boruto used his sphere to absorb the attacks. Afterwards, he creates clones, and has one of them equip his gauntlet in order to fool Ao. When the Clones are all defeated, Boruto revealed himself and picked up his Chakra Blade to slash through Ao’s artificial limbs, before defeating him with a Rasengan. After the ordeal, Boruto approached the injured Ao, and gave him the same lecture Ao earlier told him. While Konohamaru congratulated his team, Boruto noticed Ao panicking, leading to him using Water Release to knock Boruto away. Noticing that a giant toad had crushed the area Boruto was just standing, he questioned why Ao had saved him while staring at his corpse.

As the perpetrator introduced himself as Koji Kashin, he erects pillars around the team to restrain them with fūinjutsu, leading to Konohamaru freeing himself from the technique and facing Koji alone. As they fight, the two use their Rasengan, prompting Boruto to comment on there being another user of the technique. After cancelling each others’ Rasengan, Konohamaru is engulfed in Koji’s flames, resulting in Boruto’s Kāma unconsciously activating, which then absorbs the fūinjutsu and the flames. Questioning what the marking is, Boruto collapsed. After Koji becomes interested from the revelation, he retreated. Having departed the scene, Sarada assisted Boruto in walking, during which the group encountered destroyed puppets a fair distance away from the rest, followed by an unconscious boy who also had a Kāma.

Kawaki Arc

Main article: Kawaki Arc
While the team examined Kawaki’s body, Boruto’s Kāma became painful. Seeing Kawaki suddenly in pain as well, Boruto wondered if they were feeling the same pain. Regaining conscious, the team dodged Kawaki’s shock wave. Refusing to provide them with information regarding the crashed blimp, Boruto showed his Kāma to Kawaki, leading to him believing the team were pursuers from Kara. As Boruto attempted to correct him, their conversation is interrupted by Garō, who gets into a fight with Kawaki. Boruto wanted to help, but Konohamaru insisted that this mission’s newest variables made the danger-level to S-Rank, meaning they had to progress cautiously. Suddenly, Boruto’s Kāma activated again, causing Boruto agony. At the same time, Kawaki’s own Kāma activated, giving him newfound energy and proceeded to kill Garō. Boruto activated his own mark, using it to absorb the shockwave to protect his team-mates. Seeing this convinced Kawaki more than ever that they were with Kara before he fainted.

As Katasuke examined the boy, he determined that Kawaki was in fact the result of an unprecedented Ninja Tech, as his entire being was modified. It was decided that they bring Kawaki to Naruto. In the anime, while Konohamaru went to report to the Hokage, Team 7 brought Kawaki back to the research institute to be examined. Eventually Kawaki was able to escape the facility, prompting Naruto to intervene and subdue the foreigner. In Konoha, Boruto continued wondering how his mark was related to Kawaki. In the anime, during which, he continued caring for Mugino’s turtle. Upon seeing that it took a liking to Konohamaru, Boruto agreed to let Konohamaru adopt his late friend’s pet. Later, upon returning home, he discovered Kawaki had began living at his house under Naruto’s watch. Boruto noticed that Himawari’s personal vase was broken and learned Kawaki was responsible, leading to him angrily confronting him. While openly indifferent to Boruto’s anger, he gruffly apologised for his unintentional actions and finally introduced himself.

The next day, Boruto and Kawaki began getting on the other’s nerves, soon coming to blows which eventually activated their Kāma. Before the fight could escalate further, Naruto stopped them. Later, as Boruto prepared to leave for his next mission, Kawaki approached him and asked Boruto how he acquired his Kāma. He told him about Momoshiki, and in turn questioned Kawaki about his, and was horrified that someone would so shamelessly sacrifice countless kids to succeed in marking just one in Kawaki. Figuring that Boruto would also be a target of Kara and also wished to remove his own Kāma, he offered to cooperate with Boruto to get rid of their marks, speculating that once succeeded Kara would let them be. Boruto considered it, but still wouldn’t excuse him for breaking Himawari’s vase, and told him to make it up for her. Later, Naruto offered to do some sparing with Boruto, which Boruto was eager to do. Kawaki insisted that Boruto try using his Kāma, as understanding its power would be the first step to removing it. Knowing that Boruto still couldn’t activate it at will, Kawaki activated his own so Boruto’s would respond in kind. Naruto approved of his son using it and quickly showed a considerable improvement in performance. Afterwards, despite Boruto still losing, Naruto applauded his son on his recent growth, which Boruto was happy to hear. Later, Kawaki gave up trying to fix the vase leading to Boruto yelling at him. Immediately after this he asked Kawaki to teach him about the Kāma as he wanted to master it a bit, leading to them sparring together. Afterwards Boruto saw a vision of Momoshiki and asked Kawaki if he saw anything, which he didn’t.

Meanwhile, Naruto was informed by Ino that someone had infiltrated the village. Naruto told Boruto to take Himawari and run but before this could happen, Delta arrived before them. As Delta and Naruto exchanged words, Boruto took Kawaki’s fearful attitude as proof of Delta’s abilities. Naruto instructed him to watch over Himawari before fighting Delta. Fearing for his father’s safety, Boruto recklessly launched his Vanishing Rasengan at her, who quickly absorbed the attack to reenergise herself. Going for a new tactic, Delta then launched her beam at Himawari, knowing that she would inevitably hit someone, whether it be her target or the Hokage acting as a human shield for his daughter. To everyone’s surprise however, it was Kawaki who blocked the blast, at the cost of his right arm which shocked Boruto. After Naruto defeated Delta, Kawaki began opening up more with Boruto, who introduced him to his friends. From this, Boruto and his friends began teaching him Extreme: Shinobi Picture Scrolls, where Kawaki gave Boruto an extremely rare Fourth Hokage card in exchange for a Seventh Hokage card. Boruto and his friends also began teaching him about ninjutsu when he took an interest in it. While training with Kawaki, he quickly grasped basic concepts of chakra control. Kawaki opened up about Jigen, revealing him to be the one who modified his body and granted him his Kāma, and as someone they’ll inevitably have to fight. Boruto stood with Kawaki, even calling him «brother».

Boruto later rushes back home with Mitsuki when his Kāma inadvertently activated, feeling something bad happened to Kawaki. He grew even more concerned when his mark suddenly receded again. As Boruto and Mitsuki arrived, asking what happened, Kawaki explained that Jigen appeared and took Naruto. Kawaki was then suddenly subdued by Shikamaru’s Shadow Imitation Technique. Openly noting his distrust of Kawaki, Shikamaru had a team of ninja use a barrier to lock down the area while he interrogated Kawaki. While Boruto vouched for him, Kawaki did not fight Shikamaru’s growing distrust. Kawaki then noticed his prosthetic arm reacting, leading him to realise Naruto was alive. Synchronising his Kāma with Boruto’s, they were able to produce a rift. While Shikamaru refused to let anyone enter it, Kawaki used his Kāma to escape Shikamaru’s technique while he and the genin entered the rift to Naruto’s location. On the other side, they met Boro, who was guarding a pot with Naruto sealed inside. As they engaged him in battle, Boro endured Team 7’s by quickly regenerating and exposed them to his Dark Cloud which sapped away their strength. While planning to take Boruto back to Kara along with Kawaki, the combined effort of Mitsuki and Sarada gave the team an opening to retreat. After Mitsuki had Sarada analyse Boro’s mist with her Sharingan, which revealed its viral nature, Sarada was picked as team leader and led their counterattack. When she was able to create an opening, Boruto and Kawaki attacked together, having recovered from the virus, destroying Boro’s head and much of his upper body.

After regenerating, Boruto and Mitsuki battled off Boro to help Kawaki, only for the foe to repeatedly regenerate. As Kawaki joined in the assault, weathering Boro’s counter assault against the tiring children, Sarada finally made her move. Having learned from Kawaki about Boro’s limitless regeneration requiring a special core in his body, she struck with her Chidori. Successfully removing the core, Boro’s body began mutating without its stabiliser. With Kawaki’s help, Boruto was able to use their Kāma to create a rift in the seal and free the unconscious Naruto. While the kids checked on the Hokage, Boro composed himself enough to attack, striking down Mitsuki. As the others were quickly overwhelmed by Boro’s massive form, Boruto’s mark evolved further, manifesting Momoshiki’s will and persona while exhibiting a massive boost in power to beat Boro about. Taking complete control of Boruto’s body, Momoshiki obliterated Boro with a gigantic Rasengan. As the Kāma deactivated, Momoshiki warned Boruto that it was not yet time for him to lose everything, leaving Boruto unconscious and falling from the sky. He was caught by Mitsuki and checked on, and upon awakening remembered nothing of Momoshiki’s manifestation.

After the team returned to Konoha with Naruto, they were all taken to the hospital for treatment. There, Boruto and his family were delighted to see Naruto make a full recovery. In the anime, Kawaki informed Boruto about his involuntary metamorphosis against Boro, noting that he too underwent a similar episode against Jiren. Later, Team 7 joined the Konoha officials in discussing recent events. They learned that Kara had a Ten-Tails stored away in a separate dimension. Kawaki also revealed that each member of Kara was modified with advanced Shinobi-Ware to perform remarkable abilities without ninjutsu. When Amado was taken for questioning regarding his asylum request for Konoha, Boruto watched his interrogation, learning more about the nature of the Ōtsutsuki, the Kāma, and the threat it posed to him of having his being and will overwritten by Momoshiki’s.

During the interrogation, Amado’s glasses suddenly projected a battle between Koji and a weakened Jigen. Boruto watched the battle, and Jigen’s death, which triggered the vanishing of Kawaki’s Kāma as the one in Jigen fully activated, much to Boruto’s surprise. After Amado explained how this signified that Isshiki was resurrected through Jigen’s body and he was officially made a citizen of Konohagakure, the man explained that Isshiki’s resurrection was unstable and would seek out Kawaki again to rebrand him. Boruto insisted to fight alongside his father and mentor against him, but they both refused. Before they could settle the argument, they were alerted that Isshiki had arrived in the village. Despite the threat, Sasuke conceded Boruto’s request, and gave the genin his old forehead protector.

On the battlefield as Isshiki’s power began overwhelming Naruto and destroying the village, Sasuke launched his sword at Isshiki. When he failed to shrink it, it was revealed to be Boruto. He activated his Kāma and teleported Isshiki and himself to a separate dimension. Sasuke and Naruto soon followed Boruto, and began fighting Isshiki. Isshiki grabbed Boruto, and informed his Kāma transformation was around 80% complete. Sasuke saved Boruto by swapping places. Afterwards, Isshiki pinned down Sasuke (trying to crush him with his cubes in the anime) and moved to kill him, only for Boruto jump in the way, causing Isshiki to hesitate, leading to Boruto deducing Isshiki couldn’t kill him. While Isshiki tried to deny his claim, Boruto revealed what he learned about his plan from Boro during their fight, meaning Isshiki needed Boruto alive. Boruto threatened to kill himself with a kunai if Isshiki didn’t back down. Isshiki however quickly shrunk the kunai out of Boruto’s hands and subdued him. Isshiki explained that once Boruto has fully transformed into an Ōtsutsuki, he would be fed to the Ten-Tails to nourish it into a God Tree. Suddenly, Naruto knocked Isshiki away before he released last-ditch strategy of transforming into a new form. As Boruto struggled to keep watching Naruto fighting Isshiki alone, Boruto fainted from his injuries. As Isshiki was able to teleport Kawaki to their location, Momoshiki took control of Boruto’s body, during which Naruto and Kawaki’s combined effort lead to Isshiki dying.

Upon Naruto becoming unconscious, Momoshiki was able to impale Sasuke’s Rinnegan. Following a battle, Kawaki and Sasuke managed to make Boruto’s personality resurface by forcing Momoshiki into absorbing more chakra. While still disoriented, Boruto stopped Momoshiki from teleporting away with Kawaki, and broke off his horn, causing his Kāma to recede. As he collapsed exhausted, he apologised for the trouble to Kawaki, who apologised back. Boruto was alerted to Naruto suddenly losing consciousness. Upon checking on his father, Naruto soon awoke, revealing that usage of the Baryon Mode came at the cost of Kurama dying inside him, voiding Naruto of the kitsune’s chakra and powers. With Sasuke’s Rinnegan and Kawaki’s Kāma gone, it was up to Boruto to use his mark to bring everyone back. Boruto struggled in fear of Momoshiki re-emerging. This prompted Kawaki to speak bluntly to Boruto, insisting that they would find a way to free Boruto from his burden, but they must first return home. Ultimately, Boruto was riled up enough by Kawaki’s provocation to access a rift, letting everyone return to Konoha. Boruto proclaimed he felt empowered when alongside Kawaki, who mocked Boruto for his sappiness. In the anime, Boruto’s fear of being taken over by Momoshiki caused him to avoid sleeping. When Naruto revealed his Kāma progression was accelerating, he vowed to do everything he could to save Boruto, which was enough to ease Boruto back into being able to sleep.

Chūnin Re-Examination Arc

Main article: Chūnin Re-Examination Arc

In the anime, Team 7 decided to retake the Chūnin Exams. Passing the written test, the three genin advanced to the second test in the Forest of Death. Tasked with rescuing a mock injured ally while avoiding traps enemy shinobi within a time limit, Boruto was able to find his injured ally, but Kaito Kawanami stole the ally for himself. Kaito ended up injuring himself, so Boruto took upon himself to carry him out as well, causing him to fail in leaving the forest before the time limit was up. However, he passed the exam because they were all being evaluated for their overall performance, not just the end result. As part of the final exam, Boruto would have to defeat another of the passing genin in a one-on-one battle. The day of the finals, Boruto and Mitsuki were approached by a concerned Himawari. She and her friends discovered some suspicious individuals. She took them to the train station, where they witnessed the foreigners kidnapping Amado. The genin hopped onto a train and were able to find Amado’s location in a warehouse. While Amado’s abductors tried to recruit him, the genin saved him. Amado thanked them, before reminding them that they had the finals to get to. The two arrived at the arena, only for Sarada to angrily inform them they had been disqualified. They expressed interest in fighting each other after learning the previous match was supposed to have been between them. They watched the final match, and cheered for the winners that were promoted. That night, Boruto and Mitsuki returned to the arena to have the match they were supposed to have during the finals.

Days later, Team 7 discussed how Konohamaru would no longer by their team captain following Sarada’s promotion. When Konoha learned that Konohamaru stayed behind as a prisoner during a mission, Team 7 was sent as their mission history allowed them to better coordinate with him. Observing the village as they arrived, they ascertained the hostage situation and Konohamaru’s intent, so Boruto distracted Hyōgo and his subordinates long enough for a fog to roll in, allowing them to free the hostages. They joined with Konohamaru, helped repair the village, and returned to the village, where they took one last photo as a team. Later, during a mission to move livestock, the team noticed two suspicious shinobi passing by, specially so as Boruto could smell blood on them. Boruto and Sarada chose to follow them, leaving Mitsuki to complete their mission. They found Shikadai taking care of an injured Chōchō, and they explained how their mission had developed, including how Kawaki went ahead with their client. Boruto and Shikadai went ahead, arriving in time to protect Kawaki from Kurobane after Mozuku had been fatally injured. Mozuku entrusted Kawaki to deliver his medicine, while Boruto held back enemy shinobi. Back at Konoha, Boruto reported to Naruto. He and Mitsuki later visited a recovering Kawaki in the hospital, and expressed concern about whether Kawaki was suited to be a shinobi as they left.

Great Sea Battle of Kirigakure Arc

Main article: Great Sea Battle of Kirigakure Arc

In the anime, after Kawaki officially joined Team 7, they were assigned to escort Katasuke to a ceremony in Kirigakure, for the unveiling of new advanced power plants, while also covertly investigate rumours of a terrorist threat posed to the event. Upon arriving, Boruto left to met with Kagura who was working as a warden at a prison. Reuniting, communications were suddenly, prompting Boruto to offer assistance to prison intruders. Boruto and Kagura intercepted and engaged the Funato Clan after they rescued their leader Araumi Funato, but couldn’t prevent them all from escaping. Regrouping with Team 7, Boruto told them of what occurred at the prison, and that the airship attack at the event was a diversion. Concerned for Team 5 who were who was in a mission in seas that the Funato was taking over, Team 7 procured a boat, and were joined by Kagura and his team of Buntan Kurosuki, Hebiichigo, and Kyohō Fuefuki

Upon arriving at Dotō Island, Sarada and Mitsuki infiltrated the island. While waiting, a mobile fortress approached them, leading to Kagura instructing Boruto to investigate it along Buntan and Kawaki. In doing so, they discovered a massive, long-range, scientific ninja tool weapon. Boruto managed to radio Kagura and warned him about the Chakra Cannon, and in turn learned that Sarada’s group going to their rendezvous would put them on the fortress’s path. He decided they’d have to destroy the cannon themselves. Soon joined by Kagura’s group, they were attacked by Tenma Funato, during which Boruto managed to use a crane to divert the cannon into destroying the fortress instead of the ship that Boruto’s peers and Dotō Island’s residents were onboard. Having escaped on a lifeboat, the two group reunited. The following morning, Taiki was discovered to have been murdered, leading to the shinobi having to investigate until they discovered it was Kobanza, who sacrificed his life to destroy the boat’s engine.

As the ship was stuck on the middle of the sea, Boruto eventually suffered from heatstroke, causing him to faint off the ship, where he was saved by an unknown person with webbed hands. When he awoke back on the ship, he told everyone what happened, but they all insisted that he never fell off the ship, merely hallucinated such an event. Boruto remained sure of what happened. Eventually, they were discovered by master shipbuilder, Kajiki. As Boruto noticed Kajiki’s apprentice, Ikada, he declared that the boy was the one who saved him. Kajiki however assured him that the boy never left his side. Unable repair the engine, Kajiki instead towed the ship back to his port for proper repairs. As Boruto helped out with repairs, he was impressed to learn how passionate Ikada was about learning to become a shipbuilder like his master. Midway through, they learned that Ikada failed to stock up on a crucial piece for the engine. Boruto was sent with Ikada to retrieve it on Ikada’s personally made mini-boat.

Along the way, they entered a storm and chanced upon a drowning fisherman. Reluctantly, Ikada turned back and dived in to save him, revealing to Boruto his webbed hands and admitting that he did save Boruto before. Boruto however was not affected by Ikada’s condition, promising his friend not to tell anyone about it. After retrieving the part, Ikada and Boruto returned to base.

Later, Team 7 discussed how to proceed given their original mission. Boruto wanted to help Kagura and decided to get some night air as his team-mates returned to their lodges. Noticing some islanders commenting on an unusual black fog, Boruto created clones as a precaution, before Seiren Funato attacked him. She refused to elaborate why she was targeting him, and attacked with her Ray Bow, paralysing his arm. Kagura arrived and protected him from another shot with Hiramekarei, and explained Seiren’s fighting style to him. She tried baiting Boruto into exposing himself by injuring Kagura, but Boruto realised that her echolocation tracking could be thrown off by the thunderstorm, allowing him to evade her attack and rescue Kagura. Collaborating with Kagura, the two were able to confirm Seiren’s location and distract her, allowing Kagura to sneak up on her and strike her down. Funamushi arrived and rescued her. By morning, the Funato attack had been repelled, and everyone decided to investigate it.

After deciphering a coded message recovered from the Funato, they learned that the sea battle was a distraction to allow the Funato to launch a sneak attack at Kirigakure while most of their forces were away. Boruto insisted that as allies, they should help. Before leaving, Boruto went to check on Ikada, but Kajiki revealed he was missing, even finding his abandoned idea journal. Kagura took them to his childhood village, which was on the route the Funato forces were taking, hoping to intercept them. Boruto was assigned to fortifying the village’s defences. While updating Kagura on the progress, he asked about his past in the village, and listened to why Kagura cherished it. When fortifications were done by nighttime, Boruto felt ready to fight the Funato.

The next day, they learned the Funato had sent scouts ahead. While most of the villagers were evacuated, three children were missing, including one with Kawaki’s Konoha forehead protector, which would expose their presence. Boruto joined Kagura in retrieving them before they crossed paths with the scouts. Upon their returned, they learned that Hebiichigo had deserted the group after Kagura removed the swordsmen’s cursed seal. He supported Kagura’s decision of letting Buntan and Kyohō go after her.

As group finished preparing their traps in the ravine, Boruto remained hopeful about Hebiichigo. When the Funato arrived, their scouts foiled their traps, having launched a counterattack of their own. Despite the backup from the swordsmen, Funamushi’s Water Release: Furious Roaring Tornado took advantage of the enclosed terrain to ravage the area. The attack was blocked by Team 5, allowing everyone to retreat to the village, where remaining non-combatants were evacuated, and water sources were blocked to deter Funamushi’s jutsu. When the Funato arrived, Boruto fought alongside Kagura. Determined to get revenge for Seiren, Funamushi drained his own men of their blood to use his jutsu, requiring Kagura to channel most of his chakra into Hiramekarei to cut through it. Left weakened, Kagura was taken hostage by Funamushi, forcing everyone to drop their weapons. They watched in shock as he stabbed Kagura through his chest.

Furious with Funamushi, everyone retaliated. He initially repelled them with his Water Release, but Boruto activated his Kāma and landed a Rasengan, prompting a Funato retreat. Kagura’s wound was too severe, and he died after asking everyone to protect the village. After Kagura’s funeral, Boruto and Kawaki wished to pursue the Funato. However, everyone agreed to follow Sarada’s orders, who decided to wait on the village as Funamushi was certain to return, still wishing for revenge. Later, Boruto thought back to his time with Kagura, and was approached by the rest of Team 7, who were concerned about his earlier Kāma use. He assured them that Amado’s drugs were still working as he remained in control, and that he had no intention of relying on Momoshiki’s power.

While making repairs at the village, Boruto wished to pursue the Funato and counterattack while they were still weak. When food had to be rationed, Boruto and the others agreed not to eat so the villagers could. Boruto later met with Kawaki at Kagura’s grave, where he told Kawaki about Kagura’s life, and the two reaffirmed their desire to avenge him.

Boruto and Metal waited for Denki and Iwabee to return, but the children came back without them, and informed everyone of their capture by the Funato. While the villagers hid again, Iwana and Yamame asked Boruto to avenge Kagura. When Buntan asked about how to deal with Funamushi’s Water Release, Boruto commented it seemed familiar, and asked Mitsuki about Suigetsu’s Hydrification Technique, getting confirmation that while using it, Suigetsu became vulnerable to Lightning Release. The next day, the Funato attacked again, harder than before despite their smaller numbers, Kawaki having to pull Boruto out of the way of a sacrificial attack. Funamushi arrived and attacked Boruto, taunting him about Denki and Iwabee. Boruto exploited the timing of Funamushi’s jutsu to attack with him Lightning Release, but it began to rain, allowing Funamushi to use his Water Release: Raging Jellyfish. Knowing he was still injured from their previous fight, Boruto wanted to get close to land a Rasengan on him. Team 7 drew Funamushi’s attention while Hebiichigo immobilised him with Nuibari. He was able to break free and land a fatal blow on Hebiichigo, but Boruto was also able to land his attack. On the ground, Funamushi was able to grab Boruto just like Kagura, but Buntan killed him before he could do the same, avenging Kagura. Hebiichigo died from her injuries, and they mourned her after burying her besides Kagura.

Two days later, while searching for Iwabee and Denki with Metal, Team 7 discovered an injured Funato soldier, who they brought back as a potential source of information. Boruto later confessed to Sarada that avenging Kagura didn’t make him feel better. The following day, Denki and Iwabee returned, and Boruto was incredulous of their theory on why Funamushi didn’t kill them or use them in negotiations. That night, while on watch, Boruto was attacked by Gokai and Kobuna. He defeated Gokai, but was stunned to learn Kobuna was Funamushi’s son, who wanted to avenge his father. Sarada arrived in time to protect him, and he told her about Kobuna. At the village, this sparked a discussion on how to deal with the Funato. Boruto was shocked to learn that Seiren’s younger brother was Ikada, blaming himself for their situation.

As everyone began struggling to believe this news, they learned from the radio that Ikada was indeed a member of the Funato, having joined his father in an all-out attack on Kirigakure. As Boruto was mortified to know that he drove Ikada down this path, Mitsuki helped him regain his composure. Boruto voiced his desire to stop the war and save Ikada from his hatred, Sarada and Mitsuki joining him in heading to Kirigakure to aid the Mizukage. While they were initially stopped by Buntan and Kyohō, who insisted they must face the Funato, Denki and Iwabee fended them off, allowing Team 7 escape, except for Kawaki, who remained firm that war was inevitable and decided to stay. Boruto also carried Hiramekarei to return it to the village.

After an initial struggle to get help sailing, Kajiki agreed to help them get to Chōjūrō. Along the way, Kajiki expressed disapproval of both the Funato and Kirigakure. Meeting up with Kirigakure’s fleet, Boruto returned Hiramekarei to Chōjūrō, and voiced his desire to end the conflict without further bloodshed. Chōjūrō stressed the Shinonome 1 station had to be protected, and Boruto noted that significant rejection of it throughout the Land of Water seemed to be at the heart of the Funato uprising. Misuno and Chōjūrō recounted how Araumi had Isari killed when he attempted to negotiate peace between them, so Boruto instead asked for time to try talking to Ikada, explaining what they had been through before learning he was a Funato. Chōjūrō agreed to let Boruto make his attempt at peace, and he left on Kajiki’s ship. He asked his team-mates to trust him and cover for him.

Team 7 approached the main Funato warship, but Ikada destroyed it with his Power of the Sea Dragon. Boruto pleaded with Ikada to stop the war before more people died, but Ikada derided him, finding the Mizukage untrustworthy. He also tried to remind Ikada of his former dreams, but Ikada said he abandoned those dreams when his sister died. Ikada brought Kobuna to confront Boruto, and he apologised for killing Funamushi, though it had no effect. Ikada offered to stop the war if Boruto brought him the Mizukage’s head, but Boruto offered his own life instead.

Ikada agreed to the terms if his team-mates agreed not to interfere or take revenge afterwards. Sarada and Mitsuki protested it, but Boruto made them promise to honour his choice. He allowed himself to be beaten by the Funato soldiers without retaliation. Ikada prepared a ramp for Boruto to be pushed off the ship into the raging waters, which would kill him, and allowed Kobuna to be the one to deliver the final push. Boruto apologised to Kobuna, and commented on how similar they were when people dear to them got killed. Kobuna hesitated to push Boruto, who jumped off himself. When Sarada and Mitsuki refused to take action despite their feelings, Ikada jumped and saved Boruto himself, and declared the war over. Gokai attempted to rile the Funato soldiers to continue the war, but they shared Ikada’s desire to stop fighting, Boruto pointing out that their future didn’t need to be the same as their past. Later, Boruto and Ikada talked as friends again atop the mobile fortress.

Following the Funato surrender, the Konoha-nin returned home to report. There, they learned from the Mizukage of how the Funato lost much influence in the country. As Boruto asked about Ikada’s fate, Kawaki voiced that he deserved punishment as an enemy commander. Boruto insisted that Ikada was a good person and was key in ending the war. As Kawaki stormed off annoyed at Boruto, Naruto approached Boruto, commending him for his efforts in the war and sympathising with Boruto’s new view. He encouraged Boruto to make up with Kawaki. Upon finding Kawaki, their attitudes quickly came to blows with each other. Ultimately, the two collapsed against each other. Working off their aggression, the two talked out their differences. Naruto approached them, telling Boruto about Ikada’s lenient punishment under Kajiki’s watch. Boruto joined his father and Kawaki for ramen.

Boruto later went to a family vacation on a hot spring inn. He encouraged Kawaki to have fun, despite ending up competing with Kawaki over small things. The two of them lost on ping-pong to Naruto and Hinata, so Boruto took Kawaki on a stamp hunt through the inn, with Kawaki teasing him over being scared over the spooky aspects of the hunt. They were scared to see a ghost standing behind them on a photo they got as a prize for the stamp hunt.

Team 7 was later assigned a mission in investigating attacks on former Wind Release user shinobi. Kawaki suggested having all potential targets who fit the description guarded, but Boruto pointed out there were too many people for that solution to scale well. They later discovered Hibiki and Kodama were behind the attacks, looking for a man with a scar on his chest who killed their father.

Later, Boruto was roped into helping Kakashi with shopping errands. During which, they stumbled into a feud between old town and new city residents over fireworks displays. Sabure from the new city and Yubeshi from the old town wanted the dispute resolved so they could get married with their grandfathers in attendance. Boruto was committed to help them, and secured Kakashi’s assistance when Yubeshi promised him a rare first edition of an Icha Icha volume, with an extended ending. They discovered the origins of the feud, and Boruto tried to reconcile them by having them share a dango shortcake recipe the grandfathers came up with when they were in better terms, but in only highlighted the start of the dispute. Boruto was unsure when Kakashi arranged from the firework displays to be a competition between the two groups, but he secretly switched the fireworks, taking everyone’s heart out of the rivalry, and allowing the two sides to make up. The next day, Boruto tended to Kakashi’s hurting back while he took his time reading the first edition copy, sure that it would feature a happy ending, just like how Sabure and Yubeshi were making married.

Kawaki & Himawari Academy Arc

Main article: Kawaki & Himawari Academy Arc
In the anime, Boruto found it off that Kawaki enrolled in the Academy despite already being a genin and part of Team 7. When Himawari commented that Kawaki was acting strange in the Academy, Boruto wondered if he was nervous for some reason. He assured Kawaki that Team 7 would be fine while he was gone. One day, Team 7 was asked to teach a class as special instructors. The class was delighted to see them, except for Kawaki. He demonstrated the Rasengan, which greatly interested them, and teased Kawaki about being his teacher. Team 7 had them do an exercise that lead to a divide in the class, when he hoped they’d realise they were suppose to share a reward with their friends instead. He failed to reconcile the two main students leading the conflict by having them play Extreme: Shinobi Picture Scrolls. After their homeroom teacher was able to reconcile everyone, Boruto declined an invitation by Shino to teach again.

When the Academy held a festival, Boruto attended it, interested in seeing Kawaki in a play. At a target booth, Boruto got collected prizes with his skills as shinobi. When the festival received a terrorist threat, Boruto and the other former students offered to help solve the issue, removing explosive tags around the area.

Later, after it was revealed that Kawaki was only attending the Academy to complete a mission, Boruto was surprised to learn that Himawari still hadn’t officially decided to become a shinobi, but saw the Academy as an opportunity to experience new things.

Labyrinth Game Arc

Main article: Labyrinth Game Arc
In the anime, Boruto accompanied Sasuke when he needed to look for a replacement messenger hawk, hoping to acquire a famed Senri Hawk. Upon meeting Maruta, who tended them, they learned Maruta couldn’t risk taking them to the hawks habitat over concerns of being followed by Paradise representatives, dealers of rare and endangered animals who had began threatening him to acquire the hawks. When Sasuke visited Paradise under the pretence of being a customer, Boruto recognised Tentō in a photo, lending credence to their claim. When their leader Mozu Shitakiri admitted to being interested in the Senri Hawks, Boruto accused her of attacking Maruta’s facility, though she pointed out they had no evidence. Mozu ordered them to leave, and gave them a warning to pass along to Maruta. The next day, while Maruta took Sasuke to the hawk habitat, Boruto stayed behind and ended up befriending Mozu’s son Tsuzura, who was trying to readjust Yuki a rare white hawk to hunt in the wild. He offered to help, getting a book hawk rearing from Maruta’s facility, and reading to him upon learning that Tsuzura’s mother refused to teach him to read. Boruto began teaching him to read and write, and the two exchanged messages through Yuki. The next day, he continued helping Tsuzura, but was discovered by Mozu, who blamed him for putting ideas on his head, and whose underling threatened to arrest Boruto. Tsuzura left with Mozu to spare Boruto.

When Sasuke and Maruta returned, Boruto informed them of Tsuzura’s situation, hoping to interfere, but Sasuke refused despite having his own opinions about Paradise. The next day, upon leaning that Yuki would be sold to a taxidermist, Boruto rushed back, arriving in time to protect Tsuzura, who tried to flee with Yuki, from the security officer. Mozu threatened Boruto with life in prison if he returned to Paradise, but Sasuke offered his new hawk in exchange for Yuki. On their way back to the train, Boruto tried to comfort Tsuzura. When Sasuke’s hawk returned after freeing Mozu’s captive animals, Boruto praised Sasuke, alerting the security officer of his identity. Tsuzura stood up to his mother, Sasuke and Boruto taking him to become Maruta’s apprentice. Sasuke instructed Boruto to return to Konoha alone, so his actions against Mozu wouldn’t reflect on it, choosing to go look for Kara’s last Inner, Code.

On his way back to Konoha, Boruto slept on the Thunder Train, but woke up confined along the other passengers. Boruto talked to some of the captives, some of whom tried and failed to get out. Ōga arrived and explained his goal of putting them through experiments to determine their ability to avoid death. When one of them gets killed, Boruto attacked Ōga, but the Ōga with them turned out to be a puppet. One of the captives accidentally triggered the first experiment, involving falling platforms. After getting acquainted with fellow Konoha-nin Kiseru Gankubi and Yatsume, Boruto tried to save as many people as possible, and despite saving some, others perished during the experiment. Subsequently, Boruto criticised Rokuro for sacrificing others to ensure his own survival.

While waiting for the next experiment, he argued for cooperation. The next experiment involved traversing with a candle whose flame was connected to their lives, which could be stolen. Through cooperation, Boruto was able to lead most other captives through the experiment, although some perished as a result of their candles melting down. When they reached a slow moving elevator, the group deduced that Ōga intended them to steal each other’s candle to last through its ascent. Recalling the rules of how the candles worked, Boruto had the remaining captives with him combine what remained of their candles into a single, long-lasting candle shared by all, which allowed them all to survive the elevator ride. After reaching their destination, Boruto’s group met up with Rokuro’s group, who had sacrificed some of its members to steal their candles. Despite despising Ōga, he conceded that Ōga stood by his rules.

Before the next experiment, the group discussed their dreams, Boruto sharing his of emulating his teacher. When the experiment began, in a room with a collapsing ceiling, Boruto noticed how switches around the room affect the room and ceiling, and argues how Ōga expected them to act. One of them caused alcoves to appear, Boruto allowing Yatsume to take one in gratitude for saving him in the first experiment and because she injured herself trying to stop the ceiling. When he had to put out Kiseru’s Fire Release with his Water Release, he noticed the water draining, and attempted to break through the space under the floor. He convinced Batta to act against Ōga’s expectation, and she found a weak spot on the floor where his attack would work better. The extra space allowed them all to survive, Ōga praising him. As they left the room, Batta approached him and revealed her suspicion that Ōga might have another minion among them, revealing that Kiseru had a working communication device he kept hidden.

She explained how the story about his home village had an inconsistency in it, but he remained sceptical, as Kiseru was the first to help him break the floor. When they returned, the next experiment had been picked, Shamo handing him a card picked from him. Each person had a card with a number from 1 to 8, and they had to collect enough to sum 7 within two hours to cross a gate. Boruto’s was 6, and he quickly joined up with Shamo, admonishing him for readily showing his 8. The two eventually met up with Yatsume and Namua, who figured out how to maximise the number of people who can cross the gate, Boruto further improving the strategy by thinking of how to exchange cards. They found Batta and Fugō’s corpses, and Boruto at first thinks they might have fallen to traps to sow discord among them. Rokuro reached them, and tried to kill everyone to expedite Ōga’s goal of a single survivor. He took Shamo hostage, but Boruto’s Vanishing Rasengan allowed him to escape, Namua joining the fight as well. However, Rokuro infected Namua with his jutsu, forcing him to fight Boruto, until Boruto’s kindness helped Namua break through Rokuro’s control, by reminding him of the priest who helped him change. Namua protected Boruto from Rokuro’s attack, allowing Boruto to defeat him, which Rokuro himself admitted. In defiance of Ōga’s plans, Boruto still gave Rokuro enough cards to cross the gate, who in turn revealed that Batta and Fugō were already dead when he claimed their cards, leaving only Kiseru as the possible culprit. This prompted Boruto to share Batta’s suspicion with them, and he decided to stay back to confront Boruto, noticing that the missing 7 card meant he still hadn’t crossed the gate. Boruto and Kiseru spotted each other as Kiseru arrived.

Boruto confronted him about the deaths, Kiseru asking if the really trusted Rokuro over him. Boruto asked about the comm device, so Kiseru ran away from the gate, Boruto chasing him. When Boruto saw him with the device, he refused Kiseru’s offered card. When Rokuro, Shamo, and Yatsume arrived and surrounded Kiseru with Boruto, Kiseru escaped underground with his Fire Release, and split them. Boruto stopped him as he was about to finish off Rokuro, forcing Kiseru’s retreat. Boruto caught up with him attacking Yatsume, yelling at him to stop, before retreating again. A scarred Yatsumed asked him to stop Kiseru. Catching up with him, Boruto’s accusations caused Kiseru to laugh as he realised something about their situation. The two fought, and Shamo arrived, trying to clear the situation. Boruto held back his attack, but Shamo was hit by Kiseru’s, and handed Boruto the scroll with Kiseru’s mission briefing. Kiseru couldn’t trust anyone after being framed for the deaths, and stabbed Boruto, explaining the entire maze is genjutsu, arranging for him to wake up. Boruto woke up in a room, seeing everyone else in suspended animation.

Boruto failed to wake up other captives, and was met by Rokuro and Yatsume. He confirmed to Rokuro that Kiseru didn’t work for Ōga, and explained the genjutsu nature of their imprisonment. They left to search for Ōga using a map and access card Yatsume discovered in the Kusa-nin Rokuro exposed as Ōga’s minion. They eventually realised they were walking in circles, and Boruto was separated from the other two by a wall. He circled back after failing to break the wall, and found Yatsume defeated, having the map and card stolen by Rokuro. He helped her around, but she was eventually affected by Rokuro’s parasite, and begged him to take her out. When he realised from the pain of her attacks that they were still under genjutsu, she dropped the ruse and revealed herself as the true Ōga, explaining who she was and what she wanted. As the construct began to collapse around them, Boruto refused to abandon or kill her to escape the genjutsu, her reaching out to him being enough for her to wake up on her own and free everyone. Boruto reached out to Kiseru’s team with his communication device, and was surprised when Mitsuki and Sarada answered, giving them his rough location. Shamo called out to him, giving him a latter addressed to him. Ōga said he sparked in him a new dream, and asked him to guess what it was until they met again, promising to visit him. Boruto only told Shamo it was from Ōga, and teased him by refusing to share anything else.

Code’s Assault Arc

Main article: Code’s Assault Arc

In following days, Boruto was taken off of active duty to monitor his Kāma. During which, Boruto was regularly interviewed by the media about his victory over Isshiki and saving several lives from the invader’s attack on the village. While Boruto became a celebrity, he was concerned about his future. He was then met with by Kawaki, whose proper arm was restored by Amado. He noted there may be a way to save Boruto. He tells Boruto about Code, an Ōtsutsuki fanatic who failed to become Isshiki’s Vessel like Kawaki. Despite the failure, he obtained a White Kāma and became even more powerful than Delta or Boro. Kawaki suggested finding a way for Boruto to create his own Kāma use it on Code to resurrect with Code as his vessel. Later, Naruto offered Boruto medication that might suppress his Ōtsutsuki transformation. Quickly deciding he would take them, Boruto swallowed one despite not knowing the potential side effects, leading to Naruto scolding him. Later, Boruto’s team was joined by Kawaki for a training session, leading to the genin sparing against him.

A week later, Boruto observed no changes to himself since beginning to take Amado’s medication in hopes of halting his Ōtsutsuki transformation. He then joined his family in hosting a dinner party to officially welcome Kawaki as a member of the household. Acknowledging Kawaki’s pursuit to master ninjutsu, Boruto decided to give Kawaki his forehead protector, telling Kawaki he expected to get it back after Kawaki earned his own. Later, while collecting cards, he voiced his annoyance at the continued surveillance on him. His friends noted how limited the overall surveillance really was, but Boruto remained annoyed by it all. That night, Boruto sensed Kawaki had left the house and used a shadow clone as a stand in. Wondering why none of the sensory guards picked up on this, Boruto wondered why only he could detect the deception. Not wanting Kawaki to get into trouble, he confronted the clone. He forced the issue and exposed Kawaki’s ruse to his father. Against both Naruto’s and Kawaki’s wishes, Boruto went after Kawaki, as he was the only who knew the direction Kawaki was going, hoping that Konoha would track him to Kawaki.

Boruto arrived just in time to stop Code from taking Kawaki with him, kicking him aside before scolding Kawaki for his recklessness. Boruto and Kawaki argued over each other’s actions. Kawaki was willing to leave with Code, but Boruto refused it. Despite Kawaki wishing to do it in order to protect Naruto, Boruto said what he was doing was protect Kawaki. Code introduced himself to Boruto, revering him as Momoshiki’s vessel, but still intending to sacrifice him to cultivate a God Tree. Boruto activated his Kāma and began fighting Code, who maintained the upper hand. He deemed Boruto an amateur with the Kāma, and explained he was able to draw on the battle experience of the Ōtsutsuki who branded him. He continued fighting, which to see Momoshiki’s power, until Boruto drew deeper on his Kāma’s power. However, Boruto remained in control over his body, something he attributed to Amado’s medicine. He began pressuring Code, who considered him a high quality sacrifice for the growth of a God Tree. As he decided to go all out against Code, Boruto’s body suddenly gave out, and he collapsed in pain.

Momoshiki’s soul appeared for him as time stopped, and mocked him for thinking Amado’s drugs would stop the Kāma from extracting. He took control over Boruto’s body, and continued fighting Code, as well as Naruto and Shikamaru when they arrived. He attempted to kill Naruto, but was surprised to see Kawaki absorbing his attack with a new Kāma. Using Isshiki’s jutsu, Kawaki fought Momoshiki with the intent to kill him, even if it also killed Boruto. Reawakening, Boruto agreed with Kawaki’s assessment, and pushed his father out of the way, allowing Kawaki to strike him through his chest.

Code retreated after struggling to defeat Kawaki. Boruto woke up healed, to Naruto and Shikamaru’s shock. Momoshiki manifested himself in a vision, explaining that his soul would vanish if his vessel was destroyed, so he saved Boruto by overwriting the remaining 18% of compressed data in the Kāma with Boruto’s data, allowing for Boruto’s resurrection, even if it prevented Momoshiki’s. Boruto considered it a victory, but Momoshiki explained that even so, Boruto was now fully an Ōtsutsuki that Code could sacrifice to the Ten-Tails. Boruto asked if this was what he meant the first time he appeared in a vision, and Momoshiki revealed this was unrelated, though his first warning would soon come to pass.

Back in Konoha, Boruto related his experience to Amado, Sai, and Katasuke. Amado was concerned he was still liable to be taken over by Momoshiki’s consciousness, but Boruto expressed feeling different from before, and having a better grasp on it, making the drugs he was taking before unnecessary. Under Shikamaru’s instruction, Boruto didn’t tell Sarada and Mitsuki that Kawaki had killed him, instead saying it was Code in a moment of poor self-control and lack of thinking ahead. Sasuke arrived, agreeing with Sarada’s assessment that Boruto should always be accompanied as a precaution against another attack by Code now that he was a suitable sacrifice for the Ten-Tails.

Later, Sasuke apologised to Boruto for not keeping his promise to deal with him if Momoshiki took over, which required Kawaki to step in. Boruto insisted that he and Kawaki were in agreement, but Sasuke stressed that whoever killed him would be hated, so keeping it from the public was necessary as many already disapproved of Kawaki. Boruto attempted to return Sasuke’s forehead protector, but Sasuke gifted it to him, as Boruto said it helped him with his resolve. Boruto immediately put it on. Ino reported to Sasuke of Code and Ada’s invasion, and Sasuke informed Boruto, so the two left to help with it. They arrived outside Amado’s lab, which was ordered to be locked down so no one would be affected by Ada’s control. After Code and Ada left taking Amado with them, Boruto listened as Shikamaru explained Ada’s alluring ability and speculated on the other cyborg that Code employed in his battle the previous night. When Shikamaru summoned Team 7 for a mission, Hinata cried, concerned that Boruto might not come back this time. Boruto tried to assuage her fear and promised he’d return. Outside, Momoshiki manifested himself to Boruto, and berated him for making such a promise. He teased Boruto about how soon he’d lose the will to live, which would allow Momoshiki to permanently possess his body, essentially reincarnating, and Boruto became agitated, vowing never to let that happen before Momoshiki dissipated. Angry, he rushed to answer his summon from Shikamaru, puzzling Sarada and Mitsuki with his attitude.

At the Hokage’s office, Boruto and Kawaki quickly got past the awkwardness of seeing each other since Kawaki killed him. Shikamaru and Konohamaru review Boruto’s and Kawaki’s Ōtsutsuki-related risks, and informed them of what transpired between Amado, Code, and Ada, as well as her entrancing ability. When they revealed they’d have to live with Ada and Daemon, Boruto and Kawaki were unenthusiastic about it. Boruto wondered why she’d be interested in Kawaki, who was immune to her ability, leading Sumire to speculate she wanted a genuine experience rather than a compelled one. Shikamaru further explained about her clairvoyance, and that Boruto was to act as a mediator between Kawaki and the siblings. The rest of the team would watch them from afar, including to report if Boruto was still acting as himself. Momoshiki’s consciousness listened besides Boruto.

As part of the setup, Boruto and Kawaki were to live in a large, expensive house with Ada. Kawaki argued with him over his cheery attitude. When Boruto heard a noise from where Konohamaru was, he was surprised by Daemon, who introduced himself as Ada’s little brother. He attacked Boruto and Kawaki, knocking them both out. When he woke up, Ada apologised for the harsh greeting, Daemon wishing to make it clear he was stronger to discourage acting against Ada. Shikamaru contacted them through the comm system, asking if they’ve met. Boruto replied Daemon gave them a baptism through fire.

Boruto listened along everyone else as Amado explained Ada’s and Daemon’s abilities, their shinjutsu origins in Shibai Ōtsutsuki, and his goal of using Kawaki’s Kāma to resurrect his daughter Akebi. Boruto was relieved that Amado’s goal wasn’t as nefarious as he thought, and was contacted by Momoshiki, their thoughts now accessible to one another. Momoshiki confirmed some of Amado’s claims, but was suspicious as Ada’s entrancing wasn’t a shinjutsu, and asked not to let Kawaki know about him, wishing not to fight him again. Boruto suddenly had a vision of Konoha shinobi, including his friends, fighting Kawaki.

He was confused by them, and recalling Momoshiki’s previous warning, wondered if they’re visions of the future. After the meeting was done, Boruto thought about the visions and the warning in bed. The next day, he asked Ada why she picked Kawaki over him. Daemon teased him about it, and Ada revealed it was because of his age. When Kawaki deduced that Ada sold Boruto out to Code so she could have Kawaki, Boruto complained about his situation when Kawaki and Daemon argued. After Ada asked for Sarada and Sumire to join them, wishing to talk to girls, Boruto watched them from afar, and later defeated Daemon in a video game. He heard Momoshiki’s thoughts, having identified Ada’s entrancing ability, but was frustrated when Momoshiki refused to share details. Kawaki noticed his expression, and realising he was talking to Momoshiki, addressed Momoshiki himself, telling him to come out. Boruto tried to play it down, but Kawaki was determined. When Shikamaru convinced Kawaki to stop it, he left, and Boruto followed him, losing track of Kawaki when he shrank himself. Boruto could still sense his presence, but couldn’t pinpoint his location, so Shikamaru had him accompany Ada, who wanted to go out. He felt out of place while Ada and the girls shopped, and was teased by Daemon. When Daemon rushed out, intrigued by an intensity he felt from Himawari, Boruto explained she wasn’t even a shinobi, and disapproved when he thought that Daemon had a crush on her.

Soon after, it was learned from Ada that Kawaki had sealed away Naruto and Hinata in a rift. Boruto quickly rushed off to confront Kawaki. Along the way, a Kāma Rift appeared to teleport Boruto to Kawaki. He explained to Boruto that his parents were alive and safe in Daikokuten before he began his assault on Boruto. Boruto tried to reason with Kawaki, but he remained adamant that Boruto must be killed because of his Ōtsutsuki status. As the fight continued, Sarada arrived to stop them. Kawaki bluntly warned her to not interfere, but she refused. As he attacked her with his morphed hand, Boruto tackled her to safety, damaging his right eye in the process. Shikamaru then appeared subdued Kawaki with his Shadow Imitation Technique, preventing him from moving even by shrinking. As Kawaki was surrounded by Konoha-nin, he bluntly said his actions are purely to protect the Seventh Hokage, even if he isn’t appreciated for it. Suddenly, Momoshiki took control of Boruto again and absorbed Shikamaru’s technique, telling Kawaki to retreat. While confused by this, Kawaki quickly shrunk to escape. As Boruto regained control of his body again, Momoshiki appeared before him, telling Boruto that the dark future he foretold of Boruto has begun.

Flashforward

In the wake of Konoha’s destruction four years after the Ōtsutsuki attack on the village, a sixteen-year-old^[41] Boruto faces off against Kawaki on the remnants of the obliterated Hokage Rock. With Kawaki threatening to end the era of shinobi, Boruto puts on his forehead protector and prepares to face him in battle while reminiscing about his past.

In Other Media

Video Games

Boruto Uzumaki is a playable character in the following video games:

Game name	Japanese release	English release
Jump Force	14 February 2019	15 February 2019
Naruto Mobile	2016	2016
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4	4 February 2016	9 February 2016
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker	30 August 2018	31 August 2018
Naruto x Boruto: Ninja Tribes	June 2019	June 2019
Naruto x Boruto: Ninja Voltage	22 November 2017	22 November 2017
Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections	2023	2023
Naruto: Shinobi Collection	2014
Naruto: Shinobi Collection Shippū Ranbu	27 July 2015
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Online	14 April 2013	20 July 2016

Trivia

• «Boruto» (ボルト) is the Japanese pronunciation of the English word «bolt». His name is a reference to his first cousin, once removed; Neji, whose name means «screw» (捻子).
  • When Boruto first appeared in the English Weekly Shōnen Jump, his name was transliterated as «Bolt». This was later corrected when the chapter was released in volume format.
  • Masashi Kishimoto initially intended to name Naruto’s son «Menma» (メンマ) or «Shinachiku» (シナチク), both being names for seasoned bamboo shoots.^[42]
• According to the character trivia in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations:
  • His attributes are: 160 in dexterity, 140 in chakra, 130 in perception, 120 in strength, and 90 in intelligence and negotiation.
  • He was also given a skill rating in these particular areas:
    • Evasion: ★★★★☆
    • Unarmed Hand-to-hand fighting: ★★★☆☆
    • Ninjutsu: ★★★★☆
  • School Trip Bloodwind Records and The Last Day at the Ninja Academy! further elaborated on this concept, and included the following skill ratings:
    • Mental Resistance: ★★★★☆
    • Espionage: ★★★☆☆
    • Acrobatics: ★★★☆☆
    • Drug Resistance: ★★★★☆
    • Observation: ★★★☆☆
    • Swimming: ★★★☆☆
• Masashi Kishimoto intended to give Boruto the Byakugan, but forgot to before releasing chapter 700.^[43] Instead, he was later given a seemingly different dōjutsu which he currently manifested in only his right eye.
• According to the novelisation of Boruto: Naruto the Movie, Boruto’s hacked video game character is a Light Warrior who dual-wields two swords called «Shadow Weaver» and «Law Bringer».
• Masashi Kishimoto confirmed during a TV interview that he gave Sasuke the role of Boruto’s master due to the inspiration of Akira Toriyama’s Son Gohan and Piccolo.^[44]
• In an artwork for Boruto, Boruto is depicted with the Byakugan in both eyes and in a chakra mode similar to the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.
• While born into the Uzumaki clan, Boruto and his sister are also recognised as legitimate members of the Hyūga clan due to their direct bloodline from their mother.^[45]

Quotes

• (To Shikadai) «A real shinobi can pull a prank without them even noticing!«^[46]
• (To his father) «More importantly, as a father, today’s an important day… you know what I mean, right? If you even forget about my little sister’s birthday, then I’m not going to forgive you.«
• (To his mother) «Now that you mentioned it, Grandpa used to be a Hokage too, but Dad says that when he was a kid, Grandpa Hokage wasn’t even in this world anymore! That means Dad grew up not knowing a thing about this «enjoyable» father-son situation, didn’t he?! Dad is the only one who doesn’t know what this is like! If he was going to be like this, then it would’ve been better if he was never here from the beginning…«
• (To Sasuke) «Then, please, make me your disciple! There’s someone I want to defeat no matter what!«
• (To his father) «A lecture… later? From you, Dad?! Will you really have the time to do that?! If you’d properly lectured me before then… now, things wouldn’t have turned out like this!«
• (To his father) «It’s fine if you’re the same as you’ve been up until now. All I want is that when we get to meet up every now and then, don’t give me lectures… from now on, tell me about your past instead, dad.«
• (To Sarada about his goal for the future) «When you become Hokage, I’ll be your right hand man. I’ll guard you well. To me, the Hokage is just a path. Just because my grandpa and dad are Hokage, doesn’t mean that I have to walk the same path. Sarada… What I’m really aiming for is to become a shinobi like your dad. I’m going to follow my own ninja way.«
• (To Tentō) «I’m just like you. I wanted my dad to notice me. I did lots of stupid things to get his attention. Even got banned from being a ninja once. I’m able to be one now only because everyone forgave me. I might not be much now, but one day I want to be an amazing ninja who can support the Hokage.«

References

Узумаки Боруто — шиноби клана Узумаки из Конохагакуре но Сато, а также прямой потомок клана Хьюга по линии матери. Изначально обиженный на своего отца с тех пор, как тот стал Хокаге, из-за чего отдалился от семьи, Боруто в конце концов начинает уважать его и воссоединяется с ним, но решает стать таким шиноби, как его наставник.

Личность

Боруто представлен как буйный, энергичный и упрямый юноша, непохожий на своего отца. Его любимое выражение «Даттебаса!» (だってばさ) напоминает «Даттебайо!» (だってばよ! ) Наруто и «‘Даттебане!'» (だってばね) бабушки по отцовской линии. Тем не менее, в отличие от Наруто в его возрасте, Боруто более изощрёнен и хитёр, ищет лёгкие пути, а также демонстрирует более зрелый взгляд на мироустройство. Из них двоих Боруто более саркастичен. По сравнению с Наруто, Боруто не не раскрывает напрямую свои чувства, в чём и заключается наибольшая разница между ними.^[2] Несмотря на свою, незаинтересованность, Боруто, на самом деле, очень старателен.^[3] В свою очередь, детство Боруто также отличалось от обстановки, в которой рос его отец: у Боруто всегда была семья за спиной, и он быстро приобрёл множество друзей, в связи с чем ему он ему легко давались многие вещи, благодаря сочетанию природного дара^[1] и заботливых родителей.

По этим причинам Боруто имеет высокое самомнение и охотно хвастается своими способностями. Тем не менее, его высокомерие привело к пренебрежению товарищами по команде и командной работой, так как он решил, что в одиночку может достичь тех же результатов. Он считал, что достижение успеха является главной целью во всём, даже прибегая к нечестным коротким путям, таким как использование чит-кодов для лёгкой победы в видеоигре или применение шинобиготе для создания иллюзии владения квалифицированными техниками, чтобы заслужить право быть учеником Саске, а впоследствии прибегнуть к этому устройству сразу для одержания победы, когда оппоненты оказываются сильнее его. Увидев, насколько эгоистично и аморально он себя вёл, полагаясь на этот инструмент, он переосмыслил своё отношение к настоящей упорной работе. В то же время он обрёл сильную неприязнь к любому, кто полагался на такие передовые инструменты, полагая, что нужно полагаться исключительно на физическое мастерство. Тем не менее, встретив Ао, Боруто пришёл к пониманию, что инструменты, независимо от того, насколько они продвинуты, не являются по своей сути хорошими или плохими, а всего лишь служат средством достижения цели, которая зависит от пользователя. Кроме того, увидев, как такие изобретения могут быть использованы даже для маленьких животных, он пришёл к пониманию работы Тоно Катасуке.

Несмотря на своё высокомерие, Боруто не смотрит на кого-либо свысока и испытывает преданность к своим друзьям. Он неоднократно без колебаний приходил на помощь помощь Каминаримону Денки, когда того избивали. Также он избегает конфликтов или оскорблений, когда кто-то шепчется у него за спиной, совершенно игнорируя ситуацию, если дело не идёт об обиде его друзей, что свидетельствует о его зрелости.^[4] Даже когда его друг позже оказался врагом, Боруто не терял своей решимости вернуть его обратно с тёмного пути.^[5] Боруто очень любит свою мать и сестру, и приходит в ярость, если кому-то из них был причинён физический и эмоциональный вред. Как Саске, так и Наруто отмечали, что Боруто похож на каждого из них, когда они были моложе, и он действительно проявил черты обоих шиноби в молодости, из-за чего Наруто пришёл к выводу, что его сын является чем-то, совершенно отличным от каждого из них. К примеру, Боруто проявил вредные привычки Наруто привлекать к себе внимание и стремление Саске обрести силу, пусть даже и лёгким путём. Подобно своим родителям, у Боруто сформировались сложные отношения с дочерью Саске, Сарадой. Они часто расходятся во мнениях, не в последнюю очередь потому, что Сарада восхищается Хокаге, а Боруто изначально выражает крайнее презрение к самой концепции. Несмотря на это, Боруто заботится о Сараде и о её мечте стать Хокаге, как показано во время Чунин Шикен, когда он высказал своё желание победить, чтобы ускорить прогресс Сарады для становления Хокаге. В целом, непоколебимая лояльность Боруто к его друзьям постоянно оказывалась сильным влиянием на всё его окружение, многие даже отмечали, что он стал образцом для своих друзей, поскольку намерен сохранять связи своих друзей вместе.

Несмотря на любовь Боруто к своему отцу и радость от совместного времяпровождения, их отношения стали напряженными с тех пор, как Наруто стал Нанадайме Хокаге. Из-за множества обязанностей, которые не позволяют Наруто постоянно находиться рядом, это вызвало у Боруто пренебрежение и обиду по отношению к позиции Хокаге, которое он рассматривает как препятствие, лишившего его отца.Боруто заявляет (осознавая, что Наруто вырос сиротой), что эта должность подходит только тем, у кого нет дорогих людей. В конце концов, после того, как Боруто проникся трудностями жизни своего отца, он, наконец, понимает и прощает отца за напряжённый график, а также прекращает руководствоваться лёгкими путями по жизни.

Первоначально, желая узнать о прошлом своего отца, только чтобы превзойти его, он искренне интересуется историей становления Наруто, поскольку спрашивает отца об этом, в частности о том, как тот стал одним из сильнейших шиноби, несмотря на не обременение талантом с рождения. В результате битвы против Отсутсуки Момошики, Боруто, в конечном счёте, стал видеть своего отца в новом свете, восхищаясь его могуществом как шиноби вкупе с самоотверженностью, направленной на защиту деревни. После этого он и Наруто смогли найти общий язык и возобновить утраченные узы, причём Наруто согласился чаще появляться лично, а Боруто перестал требовать отцовского внимания, и оба начали поощрять достижение целей друг друга. Несмотря на то, что Боруто отпустил свой гнев в отношении Наруто и своё презрение к титулу Каге, он открыто заявляет, что не намерен становиться Хокаге. Вместо этого он предпочитает идти собственным путём, становясь опорой для Хокаге, как и его учитель Саске.

Боруто любит гамбургеры, что было показано, когда он спешил купить ограниченный серию зелёного гамбургера с перцем чили, в последний день его продажи и иногда носил купоны на скидку для гамбургеров. Он отмечает, что его любимое блюдо — булочка якисобы.^[6] Кроме того, ему нравится пряная еда, имея большую терпимость к аромату, чем его друзья, которых обычно от этого тошнит. Также он, по всей видимости, любит много рисовать, хотя, похоже, не обращает внимания на отсутствие таланта в этом деле.^[7] Тем не менее, по словам Сая, у Боруто есть предрасположенность к использованию Нинпо: Чоджу Гига из-за его страсти к рисованию. Боруто находится под влиянием персонажа кино Кагемасы, поскольку некоторое время носил очки персонажа и использовал его коронные фразы.

В подростковом возрасте, личность Боруто резко изменилась по сравнению с его юношеским поведением: он стал спокойным и сдержанным, даже когда его зацепили судьбой его отца. Боруто называет старого себя наивным ребёнком, не воспринимавшим предназначение ниндзя, в значительной степени подразумевая, что он кардинально изменился.^[8]

Внешность

У Боруто длинные, светлые, лохматые волосы, ахоге (アホ毛, «идиотская причёска»), напоминающее форму листа, и большие голубые глаза. Сарада отметила, что цвет его глаз намного насыщеннее, чем у Наруто. В отличие от Наруто, у Боруто и его сестры имеются две полосы на каждой щеке. В целом, Боруто очень похож на своего отца, однако у него округлая форма лица, как и у матери.

В 5 лет Боруто носит чёрно-красный костюм с символом огня на левой стороне груди. На спине располагался символ, напоминающий болт, а по бокам штанов спадали красные полоски. На ногах были надеты белые сандалии. Во время учёбы в Академии, Боруто носил похожий костюм с дополнительными красно-розовыми полосами на куртке. Под курткой он, как правило, носил белую футболку. Будучи Генином, Боруто вновь носит чёрно-красный спортивный костюм, состоящий из штанов и рубашки. Под курткой он по-прежнему носит белую футболку. На обратной стороне куртки имеется необычный символ. На шее у него располагается ожерелье с болтом, а на ногах находятся сандалии. На голове он носит протектор. Помимо этого, вместо болта на спине добавился символ клана Узумаки. Кроме того, в манге Боруто ност маленькую чёрную резинку вокруг левой лодыжки. Также он носит похожую чёрную резинку вокруг левого запястья. Некоторое время Боруто также носил старую оранжевую куртку отца, наряду с поцарапанным протектором Саске. Прибыв в прошлое, Боруто носил красный жилет, серую футболку с длинными рукавами и длинные шорты в качестве маскировки.

После того, как Момошики соприкасается с его рукой, Боруто получает Каму, чёрную печать в форме ромба, на правой ладони.^[9] В возрасте шестнадцати, во время битвы с Каваки, у Боруто появился большой шрам на правом глазу, простирающийся ото лба к щеке, а на его правой руке расположилась печать Камы, которая также частично покрывает его ладонь и загорается синим светом, распространяясь по правой части его тела. Он носит пояс с заметно более короткими чёрными штанами, сандалиями шиноби и плащом. Также он носит протектор на лбу с двумя пересекающимися царапинами на нём.

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Боруто — старший ребёнок Узумаки Наруто и Хьюга Хинаты, а также старший брат Узумаки Химавари, которая младше его на два года. Поскольку его родители продолжали оставаться рядом с друзьями своего детства на протяжении многих лет, Боруто в конечном счете хорошо знал детей разных шиноби. Однажды в зимний день Наруто возвращается домой, где его радостно встречают Боруто и Химавари. Затем счастливая семья начинает дружно играть в снежки.^[10]

В день инаугурации своего отца в должность Хокаге, Химавари и Боруто получили задание от матери разбудить его, но мягкий подход девочки не сработал, поэтому Боруто разбудил его прыгнув отцу на грудь. Позже, в тот же день, Химавари захотелось принести свою плюшевую панду на церемонию, но Боруто, понимая, что нести игрушку придётся ему, запротестовал и попытался отнять её у Химавари. Когда в последующем перетягивании оторвалась голова игрушки, Химавари пробудила свой Бьякуган и напала на Боруто, несмотря на его бесчисленные извинения. Наруто, почувствовав убийственное намерение Химавари, прибыл защитить Боруто, однако был нокаутирован в процессе. Опасаясь того, что нападение, которое сразило его отца, может сделать с ним, Боруто попытался убежать от Химавари, хотя она легко нашла его, когда то прятался в шкафу. С тех пор Боруто поклялся больше никогда не злить её.

Новая эра

Поступление в Академию

В аниме, Боруто натыкается на Каминаримона Денки, над которым издеваются другие дети. После его спасения они становятся друзьями и Боруто настаивает на том, что Денки стоит высказываться перед отцом, который принудил того поступить в Академию. На следующий день по пути на церемонию поступления, Боруто непроизвольно пробуждает Додзюцу и замечает тёмную ауру вокруг Денки. Следуя за Денки, в громовом поезде Боруто не даёт ему отомстить обижавшим го хулиганам и предотвращает крушение поезда. После происшествия, Боруто и Денки уганяют поезд, чтобы попасть на церемонию, однако врезаются в каменное лицо Нанадайме Хокаге, из-за чего Боруто был отстранён от занятий на две недели. Две следующие недели, Боруто обучается на дому под присмотром Хинаты. После возвращения в Академию, Боруто присоединяется к классу Абураме Шино и представляется одноклассникам, после чего они начинают сплетничать, что к Боруто проявляют особое отношение как к сыну Хокаге. Вскоре он знакомится с Юино Ивабе, который отрицательно относится к Боруто. Словесная перепалка с Ивабе переходит в сражение в тренировочном зале. Когда Боруто побеждает Ивабе в рамках установленных им правил, он завоёвывает уважение среди одногруппников.

Когда из-за своего безрассудства Боруто наносит материальный ущерб Академии, его учитель Шино решает отправить его и некоторых других учеников ремонтировать монумент. На следующий день, Боруто вместе с Иноджином и Шикадаем находят Метала, который действовал необычайно агрессивно. Додзюцу Боруто вновь активируется, и тот замечает ту же тёмную ауру вокруг Метала, что и у Денки прежде. Совместными усилиями, они приводят Метала в чувство и извиняются перед ним за прошлый день, после чего хвалят за отличные боевые навыки, что только сплочает их. Позже, Боруто, обеспокоенный тем, почему только он мог видеть тёмную ауру, просит Хинату рассказать ему побольше о Бьякугане. Позже, когда студенты начинают изучать Кучиёсе но Дзюцу, Боруто сеет раздор между девочками и мальчиками в своём классе, в результате чего Шино организовывает гонку по захвату флага между двумя группами. Соревнование быстро набирает обороты, что привело к тому что Боруто , который нашёл свиток для призыва, чудесным образом призывает призрака. Тем не менее, Сарутоби Конохамару незамедлительно подавляет зверя. После этого девочки выигрывают соревнование и заключают мир с мальчиками.

На другой день, Боруто встречает ученика по обмену по имени Митсуки, находя его странным. После вечеринки в его честь, Боруто вместе с другими учениками побеждает строителя в Академии, который был одержим призраком.Некоторое время спустя, Шино вызывает Боруто, Митсуки и Шикадая на внеклассное занятие на тренировочном поле. Когда их учитель появляется, Боруто замечает, что тот также пребывает в состоянии одержимости. Когда ученики подвергаются нападению, они разрабатывают стратегию по нейтрализации учителя. После победы над ним, Шино спасает Митсуки и Боруто, которые едва не утонули. Позже, когда Шино заявляет об уходе с должности учителя, несмотря на отсутствие вины, ученики убеждают его пересмотреть решение, извиняясь за ранее сказанные слова.

Позже, все больше беспокоясь об этих повторяющихся и, казалось бы, случайных атаках, Боруто и Шикадай начинают обсуждать их в попытке выяснить причину, стоящую за ними, и пытаются понять, почему только Боруто может видеть тёмную ауру. Вместе с Митсуки они находят нескольких девушек, допрашивающих Какуремино Магире, мальчика из другого класса. Так как тот в последнее время преследовал Сумире, Чочо настаивает, чтобы тот был уверенней в своих чувствах. Когда Магире смиренно приглашает её на свидание, Сумире отвергает его, из-за чего тот убегает от стыда. На следующий день, в Академии для Сумире оставляют различные жуткие сообщения. Когда Боруто и другие решают охранять её, их систематически отделяют от Сумире. В конце концов, преступник оказывается одержимым Магире, который похищает Сумире. Боруто и другие скоро находят их, после чего Магире быстро нападает на них с помощью своих навыков скрытности. Чочо взывает к Магире, отметив, что с таким нерешительным характером он не сможет завоевать сердце девушки. После признания им своих методов по покорению Сумире ошибочными, призрак покидает тело Магире. Когда Магире начинает извиняться за свои действия, он падает в обморок, вызванный потерей чакры от пребывания в нём тени.

Позже, когда Боруто продолжает задаваться вопросом о происхождении призрака, нападающего на всех, и почему только он может его видеть, он, в конце концов, засыпает. Во сне к нему приходит Отсутсуки Тонери, который предупреждает юношу о надвигающейся угрозе и что глаз Боруто является ключом к её предотвращению. Проснувшись, он на мгновение видит своё Додзюцу в отражении зеркала и радуется от перспективы стать великим героем. Он начинает вести себя как Кагемаса, герой недавно просмотренного в кино боевика. Когда семья Боруто выражает беспойоство относительно его необычного поведения, он настаивает, что наконец пробудил свой Бьякуган. Наруто отмечает, что это очень маловероятно, поскольку у Боруто не было предварительной подготовки. Тем не менее, признав, что Химавари уже преуспела в этом ранее, они решают поговорить с Хиаши об этом. Когда они доходят до поместья Хьюга, их любвеобильный дедушка лушит своих внуков в объятиях, а затем к нему присоединяется их тётя Ханаби. В то время как Химавари играет с Ханаби, Боруто и Наруто объясняют причину своего визита. После того, как Хиаши даёт аналогичное Наруто объяснение о том, что сила Боруто скорее всего не является Бьякуганом, он решает проверить своего внука в спарринге.

Тем не менее, Ханаби просит отца подменить его, так как по её словам, Боруто может затаить обиду на него после поединка. Согласившись с дочерью, Хиаши уступает своё место, и Боруто проводит спарринг со своей тётей. Наследница клана демонстрирует свою мощь, с лёгкостью сокрушая Боруто и отражая все его атаки. Ханаби начинает насмехаться над Боруто, чтобы активировался его потенциальный Бьякуган. В то время как мастерство Боруто вынуждает Ханаби более серьёзно воспринимать поединок, тот, в конечном итоге, проигрывает. Это приводит всех, включая Боруто, к грустному выводу, что тот на самом деле не пробудил Бьякуган. После этого было решено, что Боруто и его семья останутся на ночь. После обеда, Боруто начинает дуться в одиночестве, размышляя о том, был ли его сон ранее бессмысленным. К нему подходит Ханаби, увидев, какое плохое у его настроение. Понимая, что цели Боруто состояли не только в том, чтобы проявить себя перед отцом, но и в какой-то личной проблеме, она настаивает на том, чтобы Боруто продолжал попытки самостоятельно разобраться и просил о помощи только после того, как он испробовал всё в своих силах.

Решив подышать свежим воздухом, Боруто отправляется гулять по деревни, где сталкивается с Сарадой. Внезапно, глаз Боруто снова активируется и замечает фигуру с тёмной аурой. Он решает последовать за этой личностью, обнаружив, что это Кагемаса, знаменитая кинозвезда. К большому шоку Боруто, знаменитость успела сильно потолстеть. Кагемаса нападает на Боруто из-за своего разочарования в том, что его сериал будет отменен по причине, что он набрал лишний вес и не может держаться на диете. Когда Кагемаса загоняет Боруто в ловушку, того спасает Сарада. Боруто объясняет ей ситуацию, и, несмотря на скептицизм, она верит, что Боруто говорит правду. Следуя плану Боруто, Сарада совершает нападение шурикенами на Кагемасу. Зная, что кинозвезда уклонится, Боруто маскируется под один из шурикенов, что позволяет ему приблизиться к Кагемасе достаточно близко, чтобы вывести его из строя, избавив от призрака. На следующий день, услышав, что Кагемаса возвращается в форму и спасает своё творчество, испытавший гордость Боруто мирится с тем, что не обладает Бьякуганом, будучи преисполненным решимости всё равно выяснить правду о своем глазе.

Узнав, что его отец начал собственное расследование случайных нападений, Боруто решает узнать правду, стоящую за тенью, которого Боруто называет «призраком», раньше, чем Наруто. Вместе с Митсуки и Шикадаем, они прогуливают занятия, выдумывая причины отсутствия в Академии. Из-за неудачного письменного оправдания Митсуки, обман раскрывается и Боруто сталкивается с гневом Хинаты. На следующий день, Боруто получает выговор от Хинаты и Шино, и последний назначает наказание, заключающееся в посещении занятий после школы. Некоторое время спустя, Шино отправляет свой класс на рабочие места, чтобы они смогли лучше понять жизнь жителей деревни. Увидев желание Боруто продолжать патрулирование деревни, он тонко убеждает Боруто, Шикадая и Митсуки попробовать работу на почте. Во время этого занятия, до них доходит известие о том, что ещё одно нападение произошло на заводе по очистке воды, где была Сумире с подругами. Боруто и его друзья бросаются к ней на помощь.

Убедившись, что с Сумире всё в порядке, Боруто сталкивается с Наруто. Понимая, что дети проводили собственное расследование нападений, Хокаге решает показать им, что случилось с людьми, которыми овладевал призрак в течение длительных периодов времени, поскольку тем требовалась интенсивная терапия от практически полного истощения чакры. В надежде повлиять на то, чтобы Боруто держался подальше от расследования, он ненароком только укрепляет решимость Боруто. Затем появляется Шино, побуждающий Наруто поверить в сына, поскольку сам учитель был недавно спасён усилиями Боруто. Несмотря на охватившую его усталость, Наруто всё же решает довериться суждениям Шино. Когда Боруто и его друзья продолжают свою работу на почте и пытаются найти призрака, они вскоре узнают, что существо намеренно атакует в районах, удалённых от Боруто, поскольку тот единственный, кто может видеть его, из чего Шикадай приходит к выводу, что за ними шпионили. Получив помощь от своих одноклассников, чтобы лучше патрулировать деревню, они покидают почтовое отделение, предвидя, что преступник, контролирующий призрака, нападёт на Комаме в отделении. Половина команды отправляется преследовать отступающего преступника в маске, в то время как Боруто и его группа остаются, чтобы усмирить одержимого Комаме. Хотя начальник почты был спасён, призрак и злоумышленник в конечном счёте скрываются.

В ходе занятий, Митсуки продолжает проявлять заметный интерес к Боруто, спрашивая товараща, может ли он присоединиться к нему за ужином в его доме, на что тот соглашается. В ту ночь Боруто с удивлением узнаёт, что Наруто тоже придёт на ужин. Тем не менее, когда ужин начинается, Наруто узнаёт, что по всей деревне распространилась странная чакра, из-за чего вынужденно уходит. Боруто впадает в ярость из-за этого, отмечая, что его отец уходит при малейших извещениях. Считая обязанности Наруто как Хокаге как обязанности человека, который пожертвовал близким ему людьми ради всей деревни, он решает остановить призрака раньше Наруто, чтобы доказать, что его отец ошибается в своих методах. Затем Митсуки говорит, что знает, кто стоит за нападениями, а именно Сумире. Хотя Боруто отказывается верить в этом, Митсуки раскрывает ему ход своего расследования. Внезапно происходит сильное землетрясение, за которым следует появление призрака, теперь в телесной форме, который нападает на деревню. Боруто сразу же спешит на помощь. Митсуки отправляется вслед за ним, говоря, что они остановят зверя, если убьют его хозяйку. Боруто отказывается убивать своего товарища, из-за чего Митсуки решает удержать его на месте с помощью змеиного клона, которого Боруто затем побеждает.

Боруто находит Митсуки вовремя, чтобы остановить его от убийства Сумире. Она заявляет, что девочки, которую они знали, на самом деле никогда не существовало. Внезапно, глаз Боруто вновь активируется, после чего Нуе телепортируется прямо к ним и забирает Сумире в своё измерение, а Боруто и Митсуки бросаются вслед за ними. Боруто начинает искать Сумире, но подвергается нападению Нуе. Когда его правый глаз находит слабое место существа, Боруто пытается сдержать его и вместе с Митсуки они практически убивают Нуе, но того спасает Сумире. Несмотря на её сильные намерения закончить план месть своего отца и отомстить, Боруто настаивает, что это не должно быть её дорогой. Боруто предполагает, что она, как человек, который вырастил Нуе, стала для него чем-то вроде родителя. Когда Сумире отпускает свой гнев, действие Гозу Тенно ослабевает, что приводит к разрушению измерения, в котором они находятся. Боруто убеждает Сумире присоединиться к побегу. Когда они возвращаются в Коноху, Сумире арестовывает Яманака Сай. Перед этим Боруто сообщает Сумире, что Нуе выжил.

Несколько недель спустя, Боруто понимает, что сила его правого глаза казалось бы исчезла целиком. Позже, Шино решает изменить состав команд из трёх человек для нового испытания, чтобы определить оптимальные комбинации для выпуска. Митсуки настаивает на том, чтобы остаться в команде Боруто, а также они объединяются с Металом. Когда начинают распространяться слухи о судьбе Сумире, Боруто напрямую спрашивает об этом отца. Наруто настаивает, что должен думать о всей деревне, и хотя у него нет права единоличного голоса, он поможет Сумире. На следующий день, во время испытания по захвату флага, Боруто благодаря командной работе с Митсуки одерживает победу. Вскоре после этого, к большой радости всего класса, Сумире возвращается в группу.

Учиха Сарада

В аниме, Боруто заботится о Химавари, когда та заболевает. После спора с Наруто относительно её ужина, Хината выгоняет обоих из дома. Наруто решает отвести сына в Рамен Ичираку. Когда занятия в Академии были прекращены досрочно из-за приближающегося Гокаге Кайдан, который будет проводиться в Конохе, Боруто пытается убедить своих одноклассников помочь ему устроить розыгрыш, полагая, что это удачная затея. Все одноклассники отказываются, поэтому он самостоятельно разрисовывает монумент Хокаге. Его останавливает Наруто, который приказывает сыну оттереть граффити. Тем не менее, Наруто смягчается, напомнил ему, что, поскольку для Хокаге вся деревня — одна большая семья, он не всегда может уделять время собственным детям, и просит Боруто научиться справляться с разлукой.

По мере приближения выпускных экзаменов, Боруто и его одноклассниками тренируются со своими родителями. Наруто создаёт Каге Буншин, чтобы тот тренировал Боруто. Не имея возможности победить отца, Боруто старается убежать от Наруто, а тот — найти его. После столкновения с Сарадой, которая отправляет Наруто в неправильную сторону, Боруто встречает Нара Шикамару и его сына, и попадает под действие техники первого, который наказывает ему не доставлять отцу столько неприятностей.

Позднее, мать Боруто поручает ему отнести обед отцу. Тем не менее, он узнаёт, что Хокаге уже покинул деревню. На выходе из деревни он сталкивается с Учиха Сарадой и Акимичи Чочо. Первая решает помочь ему и сама вызывается доставить обед. Когда Сарада возвращается в Коноху, Боруто благодарит её за помощь. Та, в свою очередь, благодарит его за то, что благодаря ему она наконец получила цель в жизни. Новость, что Сарада хочет стать Хокаге, вызывает у него неприятную реакцию.

Учебная экскурсия

Боруто назначают лидером класса во время школьной поездки его группы в Мизу но Куни. По прибытии в Киригакуре, они знакомятся с их гидом по деревне Каратачи Кагурой. Лично представившись Боруто, Кагуя проводит экскурсию ученикам Акаедмии, которые поражаются красотой пейзажей Киригакуре. Боруто замечает, что Ивабе уходит в тёмный переулок, поэтому следует за ним вместе с Денки. Они сталкиваются с Ономичи Хассаку, с которым Боруто вступает в бой. Их столкновение прерывает Хошигаки Шизума, похваливший Боруто и Ивабе за проявленную храбрость, прежде чем спокойно уйти вместе с Хассаку. Позже класс встречается с Теруми Мей и Чоджуро, которые радужно приветствуют гостей. Впоследствии, классу была показана новая Академия Киригакуре, где Чоджуро организовывает показательный поединок Боруто и Кагуры в Кендзюцу. Тем не менее, Боруто был быстро разоружен и побеждён. Затем, Кагура привел класс в мемориальный парк, где они возлагают почести у мемориального камня.

После этого Кагура рассказывает Боруто и классу о временах, когда деревня была известна как Чигири но Сато при правлении Йондайме Мизукаге, однако их прерывает группа бандитов во главе с Хачия Тсуруши. Понимая, что Боруто — сын Хокаге, они решают прославиться за счёт победы над ним. Тем не менее, их быстро побеждают Кагура и Ивабе.Той же ночью, Боруто, Шикадай и Иноджин получают сообщение о похищении Денки, тогда как Боруто должен отправиться пристань №4, если они хотят его вернуть. Прибыв на пирс вместе с некоторыми одноклассниками и Кагурой, Боруто попадает в барьер, созданный Тсуруши, являющегося организатором похищения. Одержав победу, Боруто и его друзья решают поднять настроение Кагуры и приглашают его сыграть с ними в карточную игру. В то время как Кагура наслаждается игрой, он продолжает раскрывать своё прошлое. Тем не менее, Боруто настаивает на том, что семейные узы не должны определяли судьбу Кагуры, так как сам не любит, когда его сравнивают с отцом и дедом. В знак дружбы Боруто решает подарить Кагуре свои игральные карты.

Некоторое время спустя, Кагура приглашает Боруто встретиться с ним, продемонстрировав Хирамекарей, и Боруто выражает надежду, что деревня будет в хороших руках. Их разговор прерывает Шизума, который погружает дуэт под воду, а затем заявляет о своём намерении начать революции в деревни. Не желая соглашаться с позицией Шизумы, Боруто безуспешно нападает на него, в результате чего терпит поражение от соратников своего оппонента. Шизума призывает Кагуру убить ослабленного Боруто, но Кагура спасает его за счёт присоединения к группе. Боруто не удаётся остановить Кагуру, и он теряет сознание от полученных ранений. Позже его находит Сарада и оказывает первую помощь. К ним подходит Тсуруши и раскрывает намерения Шизумы, а также причину, по которой Кагура был вынужден присоединиться к Шизуме, в связи с чем Боруто бросается спасать своего нового друга. Когда Мей и Чоджуро узнают, что Шин Шинобигатана Шичинин Шу украли семь легендарных мечей, Боруто и Сарада подходят к ним и объясняют, что действия Кагуры связаны с Шизумой, который эксплуатирует его слабость. Боруто настаивает на том, чтобы рассматривать недавний инцидент как драку между детьми, поэтому Чожуро позволяет двум ученикам сопровождать его в походе остановить мечников.

Когда мечники пытаются уничтожить иемориальный камень Кири, Боруто останавливает их, после чего Шизума устанавливает туманный барьер в области и отделяет троицу союзников друг от друга. Затем Боруто сражается против Кагуры, отчаянно пытаясь воззвать к нему. В то время как Боруто продолжает указывать на нежелание Кагуры присоединиться к этому восстанию во время их столкновения, прибывает Митсуки, предоставив доказательства лжи Шизумы. Он раскрывает, что Шизума и его последователи не только сговорились с Нами но Куни, но и убили множество людей в Киригакуре, которые узнали о его планах и отказались помочь ему. Когда Шизума с ходу соглашается с обвинениями, гордясь своими действиями, он решает лично завершить сражение, поскольку Кагура отказался сражаться. Он выпускает кровавый туман, который позволяет ему поглощать чакру врага через открытые раны. Командная работа Боруто и Митсуки позволяет им переиграть противника. Отказавшись признать поражение, Шизума возвращает себе Самехаду, но та восстаёт против него самого, так как его неопытность позволяет мечу подавить рассудок пользователя до дикого состояния. Когда Кагура пытается вмешаться, он оказывается чересчур вымотан, поэтому Боруто присоединяется к нему, взяв в руки половину Хирамекарей, и вместе им удаётся победить своего врага. Затем ниндзя Конихи бегут обратно в отель, чтобы успеть на перекличку.

Через некоторое время после инцидента, класс покидает Киригакуре на круизном корабле, а Боруто задаётся вопросом, почему Кагура не проводил их. По возвращению в Коноху, Хината напоминает Боруто, что тот не купил сувенир для Химавари, как обещал. Не в силах раскрыть своей сестре правду, Боруто лжёт и говорит, что забыл сувенир у друзей, а именно леденцы с корицей из Киригакуре. Он начинает искать их по всей Конохе. Найдя леденцы, он получает письмо от Кагуры, в котором тот объясняет своё положение. Приняв во внимание смелость Кагуры признаться в своих ошибках, Боруто решает подарить сувенир Химавари и раскрыть правду, за что и получает от неё прощение.

Выпускные экзамены

С приближением выпускного экзамена из Академии, Боруто встречается со своими учителями и матерью, чтобы обсудить его прогресс и будущие цели. Боруто, тем не менее, заявляет, что никогда не задумывался над продолжением карьеры шиноби. Некоторое время спустя, он даёт интервью внештатному журналисту Сукеа. Во время практического и финального теста, класс отправляется на тренировочную площадку. Там они получают задание противостоять Шино, Митараши Анко, Сарутоби Конохамару и Хатаке Какаши в течение следующих 24 часов. Когда экзамен начинается, Боруто решает пройти мимо учителей и добраться до Какаши. Столкнувшись с бывшим Хокаге, Боруто быстро проигрывает ему, после чего выслушивает от него лекцию о том, что его высокомерие сделало его самонадеянным и пренебрегающим командной работой, а также раскрывает свою маскировку как Сукеа.

Пока Боруто продолжает пытаться высвободиться из захвата Какаши, его одноклассники отвлекают внимание последнего, чтобы их товарищ смог сбежать. Позже, когда Васаби лечит его раны, Боруто выражает обеспокоенность от слов Какаши. В то время как Боруто извиняется за дурное влияние, его друзья настаивают на том, что Какаши был неправ, поскольку именно Боруто помог им всем зайти так далеко, несмотря на их личные проблемы. Намереваясь доказать Какаши, что тот ошибается, ученики Академии осознают истинную суть теста. Затем Боруто разрабатывает план по спасению захваченных товарищей по команде и получению колокольчиков. Добившись успеха в освобождении других учеников, группа направляется к Какаши. Пока Какаши продолжает унижать Боруто, юноша отказывается сдаваться, объединившись с одноклассниками для совместного нападения. Какаши с лёгкостью преодолевает все атаки, несмотря на действие Таджу Исши Тоджин и, время истекает. Несмотря на провал плана, Какаши поздравляет всех присутствующих со сдачей теста, цель которого заключалась в командной работе. Затем Шино раскрывает, что повязки на их головах на самом деле являются протекторами Конохи, что подтверждает их полноценный статус в качестве Генинов. Вскоре после этого Боруто был назначен в Команду 3 вместе с Митсуки и Сарадой под предводительством Конахамару. Они обращаются к Хокаге с просьбой переименовать их в команду 7, на что тот соглашается.

Миссия Генинов

Наруто назначает команде 7 первую миссию, заключающуюся в защите Мидори но Хотори от бандитов. По прибытии, команда узнаёт, что бандиты на самом деле были ниндзя, в результате чего Конохамару задаётся вопросом, стоит ли им продолжать миссию, поскольку Генинам, по всей видимости, ещё рано противостоять опытным шиноби. Пока Конохамару обсуждает этот вопрос с Кири, на деревню нападает Ашимару, сталкиваясь с Боруто, пока Конохамару не вмешивается и не прогоняет его. Кири объясняет, что шиноби напали на деревню с целью получения документов на мост. В течение ночи команда 7 обнаруживает, что несколько жителей деревни находятся под контролем Гендзюцу. Обнаружив, что Кири была похищена во время сражения с ними, команда 7 встречается с преступниками, чтобы обменять её на документы. Когда происходит обмен, Хидари и Ашимару решают убить их всех, побуждая Конохамару поручить Генинам бежать с Кири. Будучи преследуемыми Ашимару, Генины вступают в бой с Нукенином побеждают его, используя Боруто Суториму с Митсуки и Сарадой. Завершив миссию и вернувшись в Коноху, Боруто интересуется успехами своих сверстников и хвастается столкновением с шиноби на первой же миссии.

Банда Бьякуя

После того, как Боруто убеждает потенциального террориста сдаться во время командной миссии в банке Конохи, они обнаруживают, что его хранилище было очищено во время отвлечения внимания, что, как установила Сарада, было достигнуто с помощью Хьётона. После встречи с Тоно Катасуке, Генины понимают, куда попали вещи из хранилища. Надев маскировку вместе с Митсуки, Боруто делает вид, что заинтересован в приобретении украденной драгоценности. Попытка задержать продавца терпит неудачу, что приводит к отступлению вора. Тот заявляет, что уже продал украденное золото и использовал эти деньги для ремонта системы распределения воды в деревне. Прежде чем отступить, вор объясняет, что его группа благородна в своих действиях, в отличие от богатых, которые получают прибыль от бедных, что приводит к дилемме Боруто относительно того, кто был прав в этом конфликте.

После продолжающихся краж, совершённых Бьякуядан на территории Конохагакуре, команде 7, наряду с другими командами Генинов, было поручено оказать содействие в захвате благородных разбойников. Тем не менее, Генинам запрещалось вступать в конфронтацию с членами банды без поддержки шиноби более высоких рангов. Днём Боруто обнаруживает, Шикадая с игрой в шоги с Рёги, и показывет ему игру с ограниченным тиражом, которую Катасуке подарил ему. На вопрос, встречались ли они с Рьёги раньше, последний высказывает предположение, что Боруто ошибся, прежде чем уйти. Вскоре дуэт сталкивается с членом Бьякуядан, которого преследовала Темари и просит Генинов о помощи. Боруто атакует вора клонами, а затем Темари отталкивает его Футондзюцу, однако преступник отступает.

Когда протестующие жители деревни начинают обвинять компанию Каминаримон в коррупционных действиях, Боруто подозревает, что за этим стоит Бьякуядан. Той же ночью, Фума Котаро организует подготовку недавно выпустившихся Генинов к поиску Бьякуядан, инструктируя их сообщать о чём-либо необычном, когда те находятся на своих миссиях, и не участвуют в сражениях. В то время как команда 7 удерживает собственную позицию, Боруто замечает, что команда 10 нарушила строй, решая узнать, почему. Поскольку по мнению Шикадая реальной целью банды был Конохагакуре Ниндзюцукенкьюджо, Генины отправляются к зданию, где обнаруживают, что воры украли Магнум Опус Катасуке. Выслеживая их с помощью научного инструмента Катасуке, группы разделяются,когда Боруто следует за Шикадаем в погоне за Гекко и его приспешником. Столкнувшись с ворами на громовом поезде, Генины попадают в ловушку, и Боруто оказывается под действием Гендзюцу. Думая, что Шикадай — враг, они сражаются, пока Шикадай не рассеивает иллюзию. Пока Шикадай противостоит Рёги, Боруто пытался задержать Гекко, но его отталкивают, тогда как воры отсоединяют вагоны, чтобы скрыться. Вметсе с Шикадаем Боруто освобождает Рёги из-под влияния Гекко. После того, как Наруто захватывает Гекко, Боруто возвращает Магнум Опус Катасуке.

Семейный день

Примечание: в аниме, эта арка следует после Исчезновения Митсуки

Когда в Конохагакуре начается новый ежегодный праздник — день родителей и детей, Боруто решает пропустить его. Вместо этого он собирается позволить Химавари провести день с отцом. При просмотре соревнований по обжорству между родителями и детьми, в которых участвовали Чочо и Чоджи, Боруто вскоре понимает, что организатор соревнований сфалисифицировала матч против Акамичи, опасаясь, что те выиграют приз и получат бесплатное питание. Боруто вмешивается, чтобы обеспечить честное соревнование. Позже он с удивлением обнаруживает, что Саске вернулся в деревню. Он объясняет ситуацию с новым праздником и решает оставить затею потренироваться с Сарадой, чтобы та могла наслаждаться праздником со своим вечно отсутствующим отцом. Позже, узнав, что Сарада смущается и раздражается из-за попыток Саске установить с ней связь, Боруто понимает, что оба плохо знают друг друга, и им следует просто хорошо провести время вместе. В конечном счёте, совет Боруто помогает обоим Учиха воссоединиться, и, в благодарность, Сарада даёт Боруто свой собственный совет о том, чтобы быть более мягким со своим отцом. Тем же вечером, Боруто тренируется с Наруто.

Битва с Момошики

В аниме, после завершения миссии телохранителя, Боруто расстраивается, поскольку пара шиноби осуждает его за то, что он сын Хокаге. Вспоминая, что Наруто не появился на его день рождения, он отправляется в Конохагакуре Ниндзюцукенкьюджо, где Катасуке дарит ему подарок на день рождения. Вернувшись домой, Боруто говорит Химавари, что заставит Наруто прийти на её праздник. Впоследствии, команде 7 было поручено поймать четырех грабителей поезда, которые, как предполагалось, скрывались в заброшенной шахте. По прибытии они замечают одного из грабителей, заявляющего, что его союзники были убиты белым монстром. Команда входит в шахту, и вскоре на них нападает Широ Зетсу. Следуя стратегии Конохамару, команде удаётся уничтожить Зетсу. Двигаясь дальше в руины клана Отсутсуки, они обнаруживают остальных Зетсу, сгоревших в огне, которых, по словам Конохамару, убил Саске. После того, как Наруто был проинформирован о новостях, Конохамару обсуждает открытие с его клоном, что раздражает Боруто, который остаётся в неведении.

Через несколько месяцев после окончания обучения, Боруто и его команда выполняют миссию по поимке панды, где юный Узумаки использует Каге Буншин, чтобы загнать панду к Конохамару, который захватывает его с помощью коте. Боруто выражает заинтересованность устройством. Позже, во время доклада о результате миссии в кабинете Хокаге, Боруто хвастается отцу, будто он в одиночку захватил объект. Наруто недоволен поведением сына, который упускает всю важность работы в команде. Боруто же ставит ему в укор постоянную занятость. Он также заявляет, что не простит Наруто, если тот пропустит день рождения Химавари, прежде чем убежать. Некоторое время спустя, Сарада и Митсуки находят Боруто в ресторане, где он играет в видеоигру с Шикадаем и Иноджином. Они сообщают ему, что Конохамару рекомендовал их к участию в Чунин Шикен, однако Боруто говорит, что ему нет до этого дела, при этом зная, что до участия в экзамене допускается только полноценная команда из трёх человек. Это приводит к разногласию с Сарадой, для которой экзамен является первым шагом на пути к мечте стать Хокаге. Также Шикадай и Иноджин, обнаружив, что Боруто «читерит», оставляют его. Затем Боруто встречает своих маму и сестру и вместе с ними отправляется домой.

Во время дня рождения Химавари обнаруживается, что Наруто послал вместо себя Каге Буншин. В ярости Боруто направляется в его офис, однако на пороге встречает Учиха Саске. Тот находится в поисках Наруто и, получив информацию о его текущем местоположении, уходит. Осознав, что это главный соперник его отца, Боруто просит Саске взять его в ученики. Саске соглашается, при условии, что Боруто обучится Расенгану. Он обращается к Конохамару за помощью, и они начинают тренироваться на следующим день, однако Боруто всё равно не осваивает эту технику в полной мере. Он демонстрирует миниатюрную вариацию техники Саске и тот отмечает небольшой размер техники. Неверно истолковав, что Саске откажется от него, он использует коте, полученное от Катасуке и создаёт нормальный Расенган. Хотя Саске замечает жульничество Боруто, он всё равно соглашается взять его в ученики. Вместе с Саске он обучается бросанию шурикена. Когда между ними заходит разговор о слабостях Наруто, Саске говорит ему, что несмотря на все жизненные трудности, Наруто никогда не сдавался и исполнил свою мечту стать Хокаге. Некоторое время спустя, Боруто вновь разговаривает с Катасуке, который убеждает его воспользоваться коте на экзамене.

В день первого этапа задание состояло в проверке скорости реакции кандидатов в Чунины, для чего им была дана минута на ответ на вопрос по несуществующему продолжению книги тактик шиноби. После того, как все кандидаты встают на выбранные позиции, пол под ними проваливается, сбрасывая участников в чернила на дне ямы. Митсуки успевает спасти Боруто и Сараду, удлинив свои конечности, что позволяет им перейти ко второму этупу. Наруто отправляет Боруто поздравительное письмо по электронной почте, когда до него доходят новости, но Боруто расстраивается, что отец не послал хотя бы Каге Буншин. Три дня спустя, во время второго этапа, команды соревнуются друг с другом в состязании по захвату флага. В то время как Сарада и Митсуки отправляются захватывать флаг чужой команды, Боруто остаётся защищать их собственный, считая, что его четверо Каге Буншин дают ему преимущество над другими командами из трёх человек. Когда оказывается, что члены Сенка Санкьёдай также способны создавать Каге Буншин, Боруто подавляют числом и едва не захватывают флаг. Несмотря на первичные сомнения, он всё-таки решает применить коте для исполнения комбинации элементарных атак, чтобы победить их и благополучно перейти в финал экзамена. Пока Боруто отдыхает дома, Наруто лично навещает его, отмечая свою гордость за него и поощряя не проигрывать Шикадаю. После этого Боруто отмечает, что это короткое поздравление Наруто можно было также отправить по почте, однако всё равно оказывается тронут до слёз, что отец пришёл навестить его.

В третьем этапе, представляющем из себя поединки шиноби один на один, Боруто сражается против Юруи. Будучи не в состоянии приблизиться к нему, он вновь использует коте, чтобы одолеть оппонента. Его следующим противником становится Шикадай, который ловит его в свою масштабную тень. Не желая проигрывать, Боруто вновь обращается к коте, вынуждая Шикадая сдаться. В то время как в манге Наруто видит это и публично разоблачает сына, запрещая ему быть ниндзя, в аниме эта деталь ускользает от него, из-за чего Боруто попадает в финал, где ему предстоит сразиться против Сарады и Шинки. Во время матча, несмотря на объединение с Сарадой против Шинки, их противник побеждает Сараду, прежде чем Боруто использует коте, чтобы противодействовать Сатетсу Шинки. Заметив использование коте, Наруто публично дисквалифицирует Боруто из турнира и запрещает тому быть ниндзя.

Их прерывают Отсутсуки Момошики и Киншики, вторгнувшиеся в Коноху, чтобы захватить Наруто. Боруто в страхе пытается дать отпор Момошики с помощью коте, однако тот поглощает все его техники. Момошики готовится напасть на него, однако его спасает Наруто, прежде чем перегруппироваться с Саске и Сарадой. Момошики атакует техниками, которые поглотил ранее, включая те, которые предоставил ему Боруто. Наруто защищает их всех своим Кьюби Чакра Модо Курамы и поручает Саске сосредоточитесь на безопасности Боруто и Сарады, пока сам сражается с Момошики. Боруто взывает к отцу перед тем, как потерять сознание от крупномасштабной атаки Момошики. Придя в себя, Боруто узнаёт, что его отец в плену. Он заходит в его кабинет и надевает старую куртку Наруто. Саске отправляется спасать Наруто вместе с другими Каге и решает взять Боруто с собой, после чего группа попадает в портал Саске.

По прибытии на Планету Момошики, Каге освобождают Наруто и начинают сражение с Киншики и Момошики. При виде Боруто, Наруто пытается извиниться, что проводил мало времени с ним, но Боруто отвечает, что всё нормально, хотя он просит Наруто рассказывать ему истории из своей молодости вместо обычного чтения лекции. Наруто затем присоединяется к битве, и Момошики, даже несмотря на поглощение Киншики в попытке одержать верх, проигрывает. Тем не менее, появляется Катасуке, чтобы оказать помощь, и атакует Момошики своим коте, но вместо этого возвращает ему силы благодаря поглощению его техник и позволяет ему захватить Каге в ловушку. При поддержке Саске, Боруто атакует Момошики своим миниатюрным Расенганом, что вынуждает его освободить Каге. Наруто оказывается впечатлён, что Боруто удалось научиться Расенгану и, будучи не в состоянии двигаться, добавляет собственную чакру в новый Расенган Боруто, из-за чего тот вырастает до гигантских размеров. Саске помогает Боруто доставить Каге Буншин достаточно близко к Момошики, чтобы ослепить его Риннеган кунаем, не позволяя ему поглотить Расенган Боруто и лишая его возможности увернуться, благодаря чему Боруто в конечном итоге уничтожает оппонента Расенганом. Тем не менее, во время осмотра останков Шинджу, Момошики снова появляется перед Боруто, замораживая время для всех, кроме себя и Боруто, чтобы дать ему загадочное предупреждение о том, что его голубые глаза когда-нибудь заберут у него всё и что, тот кто уничтожил бога, перестает быть обычным человеком. Затем он дарует Боруто печать на правой ладони. Когда Момошики расплывается в тумане, время возобновляется для всех, и они возвращаются в Коноху.

В аниме, Боруто и Химавари разделяют запоздалый ужин на день рождения, на который Наруто является лично вместо того, чтобы отправить Каге Буншин. После того, как Боруто бьёт Наруто, думая, что перед ним клон, Наруто начинает ругать его, в то время как Химавари просит покатать её на спине. Хината поддерживает порядок, угрожая выбросить торт. Жизнь Боруто меняется после этих событий: он перестаёт «читерить» в видеоигре и становится знаменитостью из-за того, что сражался бок о бок с Каге. Несмотря на то, что он больше не имеет претензий к Хокаге, он не собирается добиваться этой должности. Вместо этого он решает поддержать Сараду. Когда панда вновь сбегает из зоопарка, Боруто и его товарищи ловят её. Заходит разговор о личности родителей Митсуки. Он говорит, что это — Орочимару. Сарада, уже знакомая с Орочимару, шокирована, однако Боруто, который понятия не имеет, кто это такой, начинает громко задаваться вопросом о поле Орочимару. В какой-то момент Боруто рассказывает Саске о печати на его ладони, и тот предупреждает Боруто быть начеку.

Чочо

В аниме, когда главные актёры популярной теледрамы Томару и Ашина стали получать смертельные угрозы, которые таинственный злоумышленник пообещал воплотить, если те продолжат сниматься в сериале, командам 10 и 7 было поручено защищать актёров. Команда 10 получает задание охранять Томару, что сильно расстраивает Шикадай, так как он надеялся стать телохранителем Ашины. Позже злоумышленнику в маске удаётся захватить Томару. Было принято решение подготовить выкуп в размере 20 миллионов рьё, а передать его должна была Ашина. Боруто и Шикадай отмечают, что эта ситуация не имеет смысла, так как злоумышленник внезапно меняет тактику убийства на выкуп. Во время обмена, когда Конохамару уже захватил нападавшего и замаскировался под ниндзя Амегакуре, Ашина была признана вдохновителем нападений, поскольку она отчаянно хотела возродить свою популярность как актрисы. В последнем стремлении сохранить свою известность, похоронив правду, она пытается взорвать местность. Хотя Конохамару успевает помешать ей, кибакуфуда всё же срабатывают, но Генины успешно спасают мирных зрителей. После этого Ашина была арестована.

Исчезновение Митсуки

В аниме, во время очередного Гокаге Кайдан в Конохе, команда 7 знакомится с Оноки, и проводит ему экскурсию по деревне. Оноки же сообщает троице, что самый твёрдый камень — это ядро ​​человека, и что они должны сохранять своё ядро ​​крепким, чтобы выдержать все испытания. На следующий день все миссии были приостановлены из-за нападения у входа в деревню, которое, как выяснили Боруто и Сарада, было связано с Митсуки, названного предателем, а также с тем, что тот был сыном Орочимару. Не веря, что его товарищ по команде мог предать их, Боруто отправляется на место столкновения, где обнаруживает одну из змей Митсуки, которая заявляет, что тот покинул деревню по своей воле. Несмотря на внутреннюю изоляцию, Боруто и Сарада решают проникнуть в лабораторию Орочимару для того, чтобы растолковать слова змеи. По прибытии, они узнают, что Митсуки был одним из множества клонов. Боруто показывает Орочимару змею, оставленную Митсуки, в надежде найти какие-то скрытые сообщения. Не получив никакой информации информации, Орочимару предлагает Генинам обратиться к Хакуджа Сеннин. По пути в Рьючидо, они были остановлены командой 10. Когда Казаматсури Моеги была отделена от своей команды, за Боруто и Сарадой приглядывали другие генины. Шикадай, узнав о змее Митсуки, решает помочь дуэту, после чего его товарищи также присоединяются к ним.

Когда команды прибывают в туманный каньон, три неизвестные женщины проводят испытания для Боруто, для того, чтобы Генины смогли пройти в Рьючидо. Пройдя мимо, команды входят в пещеру и встречают Хакуджа Сеннин, которая соглашается изучить змею, если шиноби принесут ей обратную чешую Гараги, на что те соглашаются. Вскоре после этого Гарага нападает на команды, вынуждая Аоду прийти на помощь Сараде и позволить шиноби сбежать. После этого Аода представляется шиноби, участвуя в разработке плана по приобретению чешуи. После отвлечения змеи, Боруто связывается с ментальным образом Гараги, и тот говорит ему, что хочет увидеть, как надежды Боруто будут сломлены. Боруто решает не брать его чешую, и, вместо этого, заключает контракт на призыв со змеёй, при условии, что тот сможет съест Генинов, если Митсуки на самом деле предал Боруто. Вернувшись к Сеннин, Боруто отдаёт ей чешую, призвав Гарагу, и побуждает её показать воспоминания Митсуки. Узнав, что Митсуки на самом деле спас жизнь Уо и отправился в Тсучи но Куни, шиноби покидают пещеру, для того чтобы найти его.

Команды начинает приближаться к границе Тсучи но Куни, и Шикадай просит Иноджина и Чочо вернуться в деревню, для того чтобы сообщить об их находках. В то время как остальные Генины продолжают преследование, группа обнаруживает останки глиняного существа, в котором Боруто узнаёт атакующего змею Митсуки. Вскоре шиноби обнаруживают группу Джонинов Конохи, которые были побеждены одним из нападавших на вход в деревню, Кокуё. Этот человек был искусственным существом со сверхчеловеческими способностями. Поскольку тот быстро побеждает Генинов, на помощь приходят Иноджин и Чочо. Трио ИноШикаЧо решают задержать его, для того чтобы Боруто и Сарада смогли пойти дальше. Их перехватывает другой нападавший на вход в Коноху, Секией, который заявляет, что Митсуки пошёл с ними по своей воле. Сначала он сдерживает Генинов с помощью взрывной глины, пока Боруто не призывает Гарагу, который изначально отказывался помогать ему, пока Боруто не ставит его силу под сомнения. Пока Секией пытается уклоняться от нападений Гараги, его тело внезапно начинает разрушаться. Боруто пытается нейтрализовать его, однако Митсуки спасает Секиея, давая понять, что намерен присоединиться к искусственным людям, и выводит из сознания Боруто, прежде чем уйти. Вскоре ИноШикаЧо приводит Боруто в чувство. Когда тот приходит в себя, команда отправляется в Ивагакуре, чтобы обратиться за помощью к Оноки.

Проникнув в деревню, Генины были замечены Акатсучи и доставлены к Оноки, который радостно встречает Боруто. Когда те сообщают старцу о своей цели найти Митсуки, тот мрачнеет. Шиноби оказались окружены Акутами, что были контролируемы Ку, что оказался в команде с Оноки, к всеобщему удивлению. Отношение Оноки резко меняется и он выгоняет Генинов, несмотря на протесты Акатсучи. Когда группа пытается переубедить Оноки, их внезапно окружают Акуты. Затем появляется их предводитель Ку, который называется сыном Оноки, а также признаёт себя виновником заговора в деревне. Старик объясняет суть своей цели и утверждает, что не собирается никому причинять зла, однако Генины продолжают искать возможность сбежать. Он добавляет, что ему придётся ускорить реализацию своих планов, чтобы избежать вмешательства Шиноби Годайкоку. Он просит Ку осторожно поместить Генинов в тюрьму, однако те сопротивляются и завязывается сражение. В развернувшемся поединке в сторону Оноки падает массивная колонна, однако Боруто спасает бывшего Тсучикаге и уносит его. Оказавшись в Санзу Гахара, они заручаются поддержкой Секки, чтобы выбраться из равнины. Желая доказать свою точку зрения, Оноки решает отвести Боруто на место, где был убит его внук. Там Оноки оправдывает свой план замены шиноби на Акут, но Боруто отказывается следовать его убеждениям.

Будучи обнаруженным Како, Боруто вступает с ним в бой, во время которого к нему присоединяются Сарада и Чочо. Находясь на грани смерти, Како умирает от полученных ранений. После этого шиноби попадают под действие Гендзюцу Кирары, которая берёт Боруто в заложники, оставив команду схваченной и возвращая её в Ивагакуре. Обнаружив, что деревня была захвачена Ку, Оноки отказывается следовать сценарию своего творения, из-за чего тот выводит бывшего Тсучикаге из сознания. Появившийся Шикадай помогает своим союзникам сбежать. Когда ИноШикаЧо сражаются с Кокуё, Боруто и Сарада встречают Кирару. Они сбегают и догоняют Митсуки, но их тут же обездвиживает Ку, потрясённый предательством Митсуки. Тот отступает, для того чтобы позаботиться о своём разрушающемся теле. Следуя за ним. Митсуки сталкивается с Секиеем, а Боруто с Сарадой сражаются с Кирарой и её гигантским Акутой. Призвав Гарагу, голем был уничтожен и рухнул на Кирару, что привело к её гибели.

Перегруппировавшись с Митсуки в старом городе, они обнаруживают Ку, который успешно трансплантировал в себя человеческое сердце, для того чтобы стабилизировать своё тело. В бою, Боруто и Сарада попадают в ловушку, из которой их вытаскивает Секки. После этого Боруто приводит Оноки к Ку после чего, бывший Каге меняет своё мнение, и решает остановить своё творение. Боруто наносит Ку большой урон с помощью своего Расенгана, и тот пытается убить Генинов с помощью Джинтона, что побуждает Оноки вмешаться в битву и пожертвовать собой, для того чтобы убить оппонента. После этого Генины подходят к умирающему Тсучикаге, который говорит им о важности сохранения силы воли, прежде чем скончаться. Команда 7 воссоединяется с союзниками из Конохи и Митсуки. После возвращения домой, Гарага сообщает Боруто, что их контракт истёк и они более не будут работать вместе. На следующий день статус Боруто и Сарады как шиноби аннулируют в качестве наказания за их бегство. Митсуки извиняется за свои недавние действия, и сознаётся в желании общаться с людьми, похожими на него. Боруто принимает его извинения и признается, что рад получить возможность лучше понять Митсуки как личность, надеясь узнать больше друг о друге, и Сарада также соглашается с этим. Позже, благодаря благодарности и рекомендациям Куротсучи, было решено вернуть команде 7 статус Генинов.

Джуго

В аниме, некоторое время спустя, команда 7 и команда 15 отправляются на миссию по расследованию нападений на деревню представителей дикой природы. В сопровождении Тосаки, группа подвергается нападению со стороны птиц. Оказавшись атакованным чудовищным человеком, Боруто был спасен Нуе. Войдя в деревню, шиноби обнаруживают, что жертвы нападений были больны и покрыты Джуиндзюцу, в то время как жители деревни также обнаруживают находящегося без сознания Джуго. Допросив его, заболевший крестьянин приходит в ярость, но Джуго быстро обезвреживает его, заставляя Джуиндзюцу исчезнуть, после чего предупреждает Боруто держаться подальше от леса, прежде чем убегает в него. Войдя туда, чтобы продолжить расследование, шиноби разделяются, и Боруто, в сопровождении Сарады, обнаруживает, что Джуго трансформировался в пещере. Вступая в битву, Джуго был остановлен Конохамару. После того, как Конохамару выводит Джуго из состояния кровожадности, Боруто и другие следуют за ним, до тех пор, пока не обнаруживают, что тот потерял сознание с помощью инъекционного устройства. Джуго приходит в себя, и на них нападает другая птица, однако Джуго снимает с неё Джуин прежде, чем её атакует Боруто.

Вернувшись в деревню, Боруто становится одним из тех, кому было поручено следить за Джуго и искать больше транквилизатора, который подавляет Джуин. Они наблюдают, как напряжение от лечения птиц вынуждает его трансформироваться и отступить обратно к своей пещере. Боруто отказывается уходить и продолжает расследование. Когда исследователи из Кава но Куни запрашивают информацию, Боруто заявляет, что ему ничего неизвестно. Боруто вводил дозу транквилизатора Джуго во время следующей вспышки ярости, поскольку тот приобрёл его доверие, когда помог птицам. В течение следующих нескольких дней группа продолжает работать над исцелением птиц. Боруто замечает одомашненных гусей среди диких, и Тосака раскрывает, что этот вид утратил способность летать. Несмотря на то, что Сарада убеждает его регулярно принимать лекарство, чтобы избежать трансформации, Джуго по-прежнему отступает в пещеру, так как у него выработался иммунитет к лекарству. Боруто и Сарада просматривают оставшиеся дозы и задаются вопросом о создании новых, когда порции закончатся. На третий день группа просыпается от птичьих криков. Тосака говорит Боруто, что оставшиеся заражённые птицы трансформировались и сбежали, а Джуго отправился за ними.

Они становятся свидетелями, как Джуго изо всех сил пытается сдержать ещё одну трансформацию, но из-за отсутствия должных препаратов, он устремляется в деревню в бешеной ярости. Исследователи нейтрализуют Джуго, а также узнают, что шиноби Конохи знали о причастности Джуго к нападениям. Узнав, что Васаби и Намида оказались без сознания и были заражены Джуинами, Боруто и его товарищи просят Тосаку помочь им. После того, как Генины неохотно покидают деревню, они находят Сумире, которая была выведена из строя Хозуки Суигетсу якобы в целях самообороны. На вопрос Суигетсу и Карин о местпооложении Джуго, Генины рассказывают, что тот был задержан исследователями. Когда Сумире приходит в себя, она объясняет, что двое напавших, которые захватили Васаби и Намиду, носили специальные ошейники, позволяющие им использовать собственные Джуины. Понимая, что этот дуэт работал с исследователями Кава но Куни, они приходят к выводу о причастности исследователей к эпидемии.

Когда группа разделяется, чтобы заняться спасением, Суигетсу присоединяется к Боруто в поисках Джуго. Когда они находят Тосаку, тот приводит их к Джуго и нейтрализует транквилизаторами, раскрывая, что находится в союзе с исследователями и использует Джуин. Когда Тосака обозначает свои мотивы, а Боруто рассказывает о своём отношении к Джуго, тот освобождается из оков и просит Боруто бежать. Преследуя Джуго до озера, Боруто пытается атаковать трансформировавшегося Тосаку, но тот парирует его атаки и захватывает юношу. Джуго побеждает Тосаку и освобождает Боруто, доставив его к Генинам. Будучи спасённым Нуе, Боруто формулирует план по усмирению преобразования Джуго, намереваясь атаковать его Расенганом. Боруто использует два последовательных Боруто Суториму, чтобы набрать собственную скорость и в последний момент нанести удар Джуго. Митсуки прибывает с Конохамару и Суигетсу, последний из которых потребляет сыворотку, чтобы вылечить птиц, и сливается с озером, чтобы облить их. После этого Сарада заявляет Боруто о безрассудстве его плана, который указывает на то, что тот сработал, и они задаются вопросом о дальнейшей судьбе Джуго.

Коноха Шинден

В аниме, присоединившись к Шикадаю и Шикамару за обедом, троица встречает Мираи, которая готовится к миссии по сопровождению Рокудайме Хокаге и Майто Гая. Когда те вернулись, Боруто был потрясён, узнав, что миссия Мирай закончилась спасением нескольких девушек от остатков забытого культа Джашина.

Позже, после того, как Шикадай был выбран первым из их выпускного класса, кого повысили до звания Чунина, Боруто присоединяется к Шикадаю во время его первоначальной миссии в качестве капитана команды. К ним присоединились Иваби и Васаби, чтобы получить редкий, но уникальный медицинский цветок под названием геккоран, который цветет очень редко и быстро увядает. Также им дают в компаньоны свинью-следопыта по имени Тонсуке, чтобы та могла определить местонахождение цветка по запаху. Миссия осложняется конфликтом между Васаби и Ивабе. Она становится ещё тяжелее, когда на них нападают бандиты и похищают Тонсуке, а Шикадай получает ранение. Устав от того, что его товарищи по команде не слушали его, Шикадай решает справиться с остальной частью миссии в одиночку. По мере продолжения сражения, Боруто напоминает ему о том, почему он был выбран первым Чунином в их классе. Преодолев разногласия, члены команды спасают Тонсуке, захватывают бандитов и добывают геккоран, тем самым успешно свою миссию.

Конохамару

В аниме, Конохамару и Боруто замечают в деревне женщину, убегающую от нескольких мужчин, что побуждает Конохамару защитить её. Она представляется как Йоимура Ремон и рассказывает, что недавно прибыла в Коноху. Боруто устраивает ей экскурсию по деревне, во время которой она и Конохамару влюбляются друг в друга. Позже выясняется, что Ремон является девушкой благородных кровей, которая сбежала от своих телохранителей. На следующий день, после того, как Сарада и Чочо указывают на возрастающие чувства Конохамару, Боруто предлагает своему сенсею вернуть заимствованный платок Ремон в качестве предлога, чтобы снова увидеть её. Прибыв в её особняк, они с удивлением наблюдают за тем, как Ремон готовится к церемонии, и неожиданно просит оставить её в покое. К ним подходит жених Ремон, Акитсуки Канкитсу, который просит дуэт оставить их. Найдя потерянную девушку из Дайдай-мура, они возвращают ребёнка домой, в ходе чего у ник возникает странное предчувствие и они пробираются обратно в дом Ремон, чтобы поговорить с ней. Узнав о том, что жители её деревни страдают от кражи воспоминаний, которые её основатель запечатал ценой проклятия своих потомков, дуэт также узнаёт, что для восстановления ослабленной печати необходим специальный брачный ритуал. Понимая, что это был выбор Ремон, Конохамару решает доставить Боруто обратно в Коноху. Прежде чем они успевают уйти, помощница Ремон Асаки просит обоих проследить за Канкитсу, поскольку тот с некоторых пор начал странно себя вести. Понаблюдав за Канкитсу, дуэт, тем не менее, не находит ничего необычного.

В ожидании появления Асаки, чтобы рассказать о своих находках, Боруто обнаруживает, что та ничего ен помнит об их встрече. Когда Асаки отмахивается от него, Боруто следует за ней и видит, как пожилая женщина направляется в пещеру к Канкитсу. Там Канкитсу готовится уничтожить заколку для волос Ремон, но Асаки останавливает его. Наблюдая, как таинственная энергия струится из Канкитсу, Боруто защищает Асаки от новой угрозы, в ходе которой уже Асаки спасает Боруто от атаки и падает без чувств. Вскоре Боруто оказывается в похожем положении, и, несмотря на отголоски воспоминаний о заколке, Боруто забывает последние несколько дней. Вернувшись в Коноху, он был удивлён, узнав, что Конохамару поместили под домашний арест после вторжения в соседнюю деревню. Тем не менее, в конечном итоге Боруто восстанавливает свои воспоминания. Он сообщает Конохамару, что именно Канкитсу крадёт память у людей. Несмотря на домашний арест, Конохамару присоединяется к Боруто в решении вопроса. Вернувшись в деревню, Канкитсу, который на самом деле был одержим потусторонним влиянием, уничтожает печать, чтобы освободить Сому. Не в силах победить демона, Ремон запечатывает его в себе ценой собственных воспоминаний. Конохамару решает оставить Ремон под присмотром Канкитсу, несмотря на призыв Боруто признаться девушке в своих чувствах.

Сопровождение Ичиби

В аниме, имея много свободного времени из-за отсутствия миссий, семья Боруто собирается отправиться в поход с родственниками Хинаты. Тем не менее, Боруто становится скучно, и он собирается продолжить обучение под руководством своего наставника Саске. Заметив, как ястреб Саске летает по деревне, Боруто проникает в офисное здание Хокаге и обнаруживает, что Саске направляется в Казе но Куни. Увидев в этом возможность встретиться с ним, Боруто лжёт своей семье о том, что ему поручено пройти тренировочную миссию, прежде чем он отправляется к поезду в Казе но Куни. Там он обнаруживает, что Саске и Гаара сражаются с Отсутсуки Урашики, в ходе чего Саске попадает в другое измерение. Из-за того, что Гаара оказывается не в состоянии ранить Отсутсуки, Казекаге удаётся временно запечатать его и пресечь похищение Шукаку.

Шукаку запечатывают в чайнике, чтобы скрыть его присутствие, и Гаара поручает Боруто вместе с Шинки и Канкуро доставить Биджу в Коноху. По пути, все трое были перехвачены марионетками Урашики, которых Канкуро берёт на себя, тогда как Боруто и Шинки уходят вперёд. Заметив взрыв, где находился Канкуро, Шинки настаивает на том, чтобы продолжить миссию, но Боруто отказывается покинуть Канкуро, когда тот нуждается в них больше всего. Вернувшись на место происшествия в одиночку, он сталкивается с Темари и Шикадаем и все трое догоняют Шинки. В то время как Темари и Шикадай сдерживают марионетку, Боруто помогает Шинки и Шукаку добраться до безопасного места, прежде чем вернуться, чтобы победить марионетку. После этого было решено, что Боруто отправится с Шинки дальше, а Темари позаботится об их с Шикадаем ранениях и продолжит поиски Канкуро.

Понимая, что Урашки скоро освободится и снова перехватит их на границе Хи но Куни, они сходятся на том, что Боруто отвлечёт Урашики клоном, замаскированным под Шинки, с пустым чайником, пока Шукаку и Шинки пойдут вперёд. В течение некоторого времени Урашики раскрывает их намерения и готовится взять Боруто в заложники, чтобы шантажировать Хокаге. Шинки, однако, решает вернуться на поле битвы, чтобы помочь Боруто. В то время как Боруто и Шинки изо всех сил пытаются отбиться от Урашики, активируется Джоган Боруто, что приводит к тому, что тот распознаёт Джикукан Ниндзюцу Урашики. Тот получает ранение и подвергается нападению со стороны вернувшегося Саске, в связи с чем отступает. Вернувшись в Коноху для восстановления, Боруто сопровождает Шинки по громового поезда. После этого Шукаку остаётся в доме Узумаки в течение короткого периода времени, пока не был организован приют, а Наруто рассказывает Боруто о Биджу.

Временной скачок

В аниме, после заявления Хинаты о том, что Наруто был точно таким же, как и Боруто в его возрасте, всегда стремясь тренироваться со своим наставником Джирайей, у Боруто возникает интерес к личности Саннина . Затем он идёт в дом Саске, где находит Сараду. Дуэт решает отыскать экземпляр Ича Ича, автором которой был Джирайя, тогда как встречающиеся им на пути взрослые настаивают на том, что они слишком молоды, чтобы читать его книги для взрослых. Позже, когда Боруто выражает своё негодование тем фактом, что среди всех Генинов только его не отправили на миссию по обнаружению Урашики, учитывая их раннюю встречу и нацеленность Отсутсуки на его чакру, Саске, тем не менее, предлагает альтернативный план действий — сформировать команду из двух человек вместе с Боруто и остаться в деревне, на что Наруто неохотно соглашается. Этой же ночью Урашики был обнаружен, и большая часть ниндзя Конохи выдвигается в погоню за ним. Боруто выражает сомнение, что Урашики пришёл за его отцом, так как Наруто по-прежнему хорошо охраняют. В скором времени они понимают, зачем на самом деле Урашики проник в деревню. Цель Отсутсуки заключается в похищении артефакта, который Коноха недавно обнаружила в древних руинах. Их предчувствие оправдывается, после чего Саске и Боруто вступают в бой с Урашики. Артефактом оказывается черепаха Карасуки, принадлежащая Отсутсуки, для управления которой требуется большое количество чакры. Урашики активирует её, тогда как Саске и Боруто следуют за ним. Они попадают в пустоту, где продолжают сражение, пока Урашики не падает в пропасть.

Когда черепаха завершает операцию, Боруто и Саске возвращаются в Конохагакуре. Как оказалось, они вернулись в прошлое, вскоре после того, как Тсунаде стала Хокаге. Понимая, что план Урашики состоял в том, чтобы отнять чакру Курамы у Наруто в детстве, Саске расспрашивает артефакт Карасуки о враге, получая объяснение, что из-за вмешательства Саске Урашики не прибудет в этот период времени в течение нескольких дней. Также черепаха предупреждает их избегать как можно большего взаимодействия с прошлым, что может серьёзным образом отразиться на событиях будущего. Прислушиваясь к совету, Саске и Боруто маскируются. Вскоре после этого Боруто и Саске натыкаются на Наруто и Джирайю. По прибытии Тсунаде, они утверждают, что являются странствующими фокусниками. Тсунаде заставляет Наруто и Джирайю охранять дуэт, и вскоре после этого Джирайя покидает Наруто, чтобы сложить ответственность на его плечи. Когда Саске решает уйти, чтобы соблюдать дистанцию, Наруто приглашает Боруто к себе домой и, в процессе беседы с ним, Боруто отмечает сходство между молодым и нынешним его отцом.

Позже Боруто продолжает интриговать Наруто современными достижениями деревни, из которой он родом. Затем он встречает представителей Конохи 11, изумлённый тем, какими все будущие родители его друзей были в детстве, в том числе, наконец, встречает своего покойного дядю Хьюга Неджи и смущается, увидев, как его будущая мать застенчиво взаимодействует с будущим отцом. Позже Наруто было поручено навести порядок в горячем источнике в качестве наказания за то, что он и Джирайя были там на днях. Боруто и другие Генины помогают ему. В последующие дни Боруто узнаёт правду об отсутствии Саске в прошлом из-за того, что тот покинул деревню. Он рассказывает своему наставнику об этом, и тот позорно признаёт, что в то время он был зациклен на том, чтобы отомстить, и поэтому пошёл на дезертирство. На следующий день прибывает Урашики и находит Наруто, в то время Боруто и Саске встают на его защиту.

Урашики незамедлительно пронзает Наруто своим крюком, однако ему не удаётся добыть его чакру. Решив, что наилучший выход из сложившейся ситуации заключается в захвате Наруто, Урашики пересиливает его и заманивает в ловушку Боруто и Саске вместе с Джирайей, заточив в каменную тюрьму. Саске объясняет Джирайе, что он и Боруто были на самом деле ниндзя из далекой деревни с миссией помешать Урашики украсть чакру Курамы и что Урашики связан с Акацки. Видя, что они по-прежнему скрывают какую-то правду, Джирайя решает поработать с дуэтом, освободив их, вызвав гигантскую жабу. Вскоре Саске фиксирует местонахождение Наруто, обнаружив, что чакра Биджу начала покидать его тело. Попутно, поняв, что печать препятствует краже чакры, Джирайя накладывает на Боруто и Саске мощные печати, чтобы защитить их. Тем временем, действия Урашики вынуждают юношу перейти в состояние первой версии покрова.

В то время как Саске берёт на себя Урашики, Джирайя решает разобраться с буйством Наруто. Боруто, однако, отказывается верить, что его отец так легко потеряет себя, и пытается воззвать к нему. Поначалу доброта Боруто успокаивает Наруто. Его чакра также оказывается совместимой с красной чакрой Курамы. Тем не менее, вскоре после этого растущая ярость в Наруто заставляет его напасть на своего будущего сына. Это вынуждает Джирайю использовать печать, подавляющую чакру, чтобы подчинить чакру лиса и нокаутировать Наруто. После того, как Урашики отступает, а Наруто приходит в сознание, Джирайя предлагает тренировать Наруто и Боруто вместе, зная, что враг вернётся, и приходит к выводу, что благодаря совместимому характеру двух детей им будет полезно учиться работать сообща.

На следующий день Джирайя начинает учить Боруто и Наруто тому, как синхронизировать их чакру с целью развития уникального нового Ренкей Ниндзюцу. Задача оказывается очень сложной, так как продолжительный страх Боруто перед Наруто из-за недавнего нападения не позволяет ему синхронизироваться со своим будущим отцом. Когда Боруто замечает, как Наруто расстроился при мысли о причинении ему вреда, Боруто извиняется и покидает зону, а затем проклинает себя за то, что оставил Наруто, считая себя ужасным человеком, эмоционально ранившим Наруто. Пройдя по деревне, чтобы очистить голову, и сетуя на то, что он не может ни с кем поговорить о своих проблемах, Боруто натыкается на особняк Хьюга, где вместе тренируются Неджи и Хината. После того, как тренировка подходит к концу, Неджи обнаруживает Боруто Бьякуганом, и, увидев, что тот обеспокоен, предлагает поговорить с ним.

Они направляются к близлежащему мосту, где Боруто признаётся, что подвергся действию неистовства внутри Наруто, и раскрывает подробности нападения. Неджи настаивает на том, что Наруто действовал не по своей воле и ему можно доверять. Затем Неджи рассказывает Боруто о своём собственном опыте и развитии с Наруто, размышляя о том, что на примере Наруто он научился не позволять своему прошлому определять свою судьбу, и утверждает, что, несмотря на полное одиночества и печали детство Наруто, тот был способен бороться со своей судьбой, будучи считавшимся монстром, и выстоял, чтобы стать верным другом и товарищем. Слова Неджи помогают Боруто ободриться и он решает продолжить тренировки с Наруто и не позволить своим страхам подавить его.

На следующий день Наруто и Боруто мирятся и возобновляют тренировки. В то время как они начинают делать успехи, выполнение задачи всё ещё оказывается затруднительным. Затем к ним подходит Сакура, которая обнаружила, что у взрослого Саске имеется письмо от их будущей дочери. Хотя письмо было слишком нечетким, чтобы его прочесть, она могла разглядеть имя Саске, написанное на нём. Когда Сакура встречается с Боруто, раскрыв, что знает о Саске, Боруто просто отвечает, что его учитель знает другого Саске. После того, как Сакура принимает оправдание и уходит, Наруто и Боруто продолжают тренировки, что в итоге приводит их к изнеможению. Затем их вновь настигает Урашики. Путешественник во времени начинает играть с ними с помощью различных украденных техник, прежде чем подчинить их. Джирайя и Саске приходит на помощь, но Урашики отражает их усилия, самодовольно заявляя, что он в состоянии видеть будущее.

Решив, что новейшая техника противника была слишком опасна, Саске хватает Урашики и падает вместе с ним в устье реки, чтобы позволить своим союзникам скрыться. Заботясь о ранах Джирайи, группа пытается выяснить, как бороться с Урашики. Затем Боруто понимает, что в бою кровь, забрызганная на Урашики, высыхает намного быстрее, чем кровь Боруто. После повторного привлечения врага для проверки теории, они приходят к выводу, что техника Урашики позволяет ему уйти в прошлое на несколько секунд, предоставляя ему псевдо-ясновидение. Затем Урашики снова атакуют ниндзя Конохи, но Джирайя переносит всех в Кучиёсе: Гамагучи Шибари, в ходе чего Наруто атакует Урашики армией клонов. В то время как Отсутсуки с лёгкостью противодейстувует нападению с помощью своей техники, он ненароком становится жертвой кислотного пара, который источает желудок, гораздо раньше, чем ниндзя Конохи, из-за его многократного искажения времени. После того, как Джирайя отзывает призыв, Наруто и Боруто сражают Урашики Расенганом.

Всё ещё преисполненный решимостью Урашики поглощает всю накопленную чакру вместе с глазами, в результате превратившись в чудовище с огромной физической силой. Джирайя и оба Генина подвергаются шквалу атак Урашики, несмотря на помощь вернувшегося Саске. Урашики сознательно сдерживает Наруто, надеясь достаточно разозлить его, чтобы тот высвободил силу Кьюби. Его усилия в конечном итоге увенчались успехом, и Наруто охватила ярость. Тем не менее, Боруто удаётся достучаться до Наруто и вместе они совершенствуют их новую технику. Совместными усилиями Джирайи, Саске и двое юношей в последний раз нападают на Урашики и уничтожают его.

Некоторое время спустя, после того, как Какеи Сумире ушла из команды, чтобы присоединиться к Кагаку Нингу-хан, Боруто присоединяется к прощальной вечеринке в честь бывшего товарища. Также они знакомятся с заменой Сумире в команде 15, Курогане Тсубаки, ученицей по обмену из Тетсу но Куни.

Позже, с приближением дня рождения Хиаши, Боруто задаётся вопросом, какой подарок подарить деду. В конечном итоге он отправляется к Юхи Куренай за советом, поскольку у неё была некоторая история с лидером клана Хьюга. В то время как Куренай чувствовала, что ей не следует вмешиваться в такие личные дела, она говорит Боруто, что любой подарок от сердца будет оценён по достоинству. Она рассказывает ему об инциденте Хьюга и о его влиянии на Хиаши, заставив его ценить семью больше, чем когда-либо. Исходя из этого, Боруто решает проглотить свою гордость и сделать семейное фото ради деда, предложив сделать это ежегодной традицией в качестве подарка для Хиаши, действительно получив одобрение последнего.

Бандиты Муджина

В аниме, Боруто получает миссию по проникновению в Хозукиджо, чтобы защитить бывшего члена Муджина Готодан Кокури от Тсукиё, в обмен на информацию об организации банды и её руководстве. В тюрьме, в то время как Сарада изображает из себя репортёра, Боруто и Митсуки притворяются заключёнными. При поддержке надзирателя Муджо, они подвергаются воздействию фальшивой Катон: Тенро. Внутри, они попадают в одну камеру с Кедамой, Каматой и Араи, последний из которых сообщает Боруто, как попасть в медицинское отделение, в котором держат Кокури. Потребив ядовитые фрукты для отправки туда, Боруто связывается с Кокури, и, возвращаясь в тюрьму, обнаруживает, что Кокури был зарезан в палате с ограниченным доступом. После того как Боруто был выписан из палаты, он вынуждает Митсуки связаться с Сарадой с помощью змеи, чтобы надзиратель переместил Кокури в свою камеру для лучшей защиты. Успешно выполнив план, они узнают, что одна из специальных карт доступа тюрьмы отсутствовала в течение трёх дней. Когда охранники начали её поиски, Митсуки понимает, что карту, должно быть, украл один из их сокамерников, когда Боруто везли в медицинское отделение. В конечном счете, они обнаружили, что злоумышленником был Араи, и его забирают из камеры.

Позже, команде удаётся проникнуть в подсознание Кокури, выяснив, что тот пожертвовал деньги, украденные у Муджина Готодан, побудив Боруто пообещать доставить Кокури в Коноху. Когда Муджо заболевает, Бенга решает перевести Кокури в Хозукиджо #2, где тот лишится защиты, поэтому было решено позволить Кокури сбежать из тюрьмы, прежде чем это произойдёт. Узнав о судне снабжения, которое регулярно приплывает в тюрьму и о том, что для противодействия технике заключения Кокури понадобится большое количество воды, команда 7 саботирует линию воды, зная, что это заставит охранников использовать резервную линию, чтобы они могли собирать воду из неё. С приближением ночи, от Сарады не поступает вестей. Тем не менее, Боруто решает довериться Сараде и двигаться вперёд с реализацией плана. Хотя Кокури был обеспокоен отсутствием связи со стороны Сарады, Боруто остаётся невозмутимым. На пути к резервуару с водой группа была атакована призывом Бенги, которого Митсуки смог победить. Тем не менее, бак был осушен Бенгой, который вместе со своим призывом смог их догнать. Сарада прибывает как раз вовремя, чтобы спасти их, получи информацию от Кедамы.

На внешней стороне, Боруто и другие подвергаются нападению со стороны другого члена Муджин Готодан, Тсукиё. Используя свои методы манипуляции с тенью, он оказывает давление на Генинов. Находясь в отчаянии, Кокури даёт Боруто записную книжку со всеми данными, которые он собрал о Муджина Готодан на случай, если он не выживет. Когда ниндзя Конохи оказываются на пределе, Кокури замечает слабость вражеской техники к свету, предоставив шиноби Конохи знания, необходимые им, чтобы одолеть и победить врага. В своей последней попытке Тсукиё падает с Кокури в океан. Тем не менее, «Кокуё» выплывает ан поверхность, утверждая, что Тсукиё утонул. Вскоре после этого появляется Сай и группа ниндзя Конохи, будучи мобилизованным Наруто после того, как Муджо долго не выходил на связь. Кроме того, Бенга был убит Тсукиё, а Муджо недавно пришёл в себя, чтобы продолжить работу. После выполнения своих обязанностей, команда 7 завершает миссию, и вместе с Кокури попадает в деревню, где тот рассказывает им всё, что знает о Муджина Готодан, прежде чем его отпускают.

Несколько месяцев спустя, Боруто продолжает думать о печати. Однако, вскоре он опомнился, когда Конохамару напоминает ему о миссии захватить Бандитов Муджина. Боруто удается победить бандитов, но в процессе проваливает цель команды позволить одному из шиноби удалось сбежать и отследить его к его боссу. Впоследствии, Боруто покупает несколько карт Геки: Шиноби Эмаки, прежде чем прибывает Метал и говорит ему, что Конохамару требует его присутствия в здании Хокаге. По прибытии, он познакомился с Мадока Тенто и получает миссию защиты мальчика в течение следующих нескольких дней. Позже, по просьбе Тенто, Боруто демонстрирует различные техники. В конце-концов, Тенто показывает свою почти полную коллекцию карт шиноби. Когда Боруто был поражен тем, что у Тенто была единственная карта, которую он хотел, несмотря на то, что она была редкой и дорогой, Тенто предлагает дать Боруто карточку, если тот обучит его Ниндзюцу. Не питая любви к отношению Тенто покупать себе всё подряд, он всё равно решает обучать его. Когда Боруто начинает обучать его Шурикендзюцу, Тенто разочаровывается в том, как он не мог даже правильно бросить шурикен. Когда Тенто объясняет, что его желание стать ниндзя состояло в том, чтобы заставить своего отца заметить его, Боруто, вспоминает о том, что он сделал, чтобы Наруто заметил его, сказав Тенто что некоторые вещи нельзя купить. Так Боруто стимулирует мальчика продолжать работать над техникой, и Тенто постепенно улучшает свои навыки Шурикендзюцу, пока, наконец, не попадает в цель. Гордясь собой, он благодари Боруто за помощь, и тот советует ему продолжать тренировки, чтобы найти свой собственный путь. Позже они начинают играть в карты шиноби друг с другом. Впоследствии, Боруто отдаёт Тенто карту Нанадайме Хокаге. По прошествии трех дней защиты, Тенто спрашивает, может ли он когда-нибудь снова навестить Боруто, на что Боруто соглашается, поскольку теперь они были друзьями.

Позже, Боруто и его команда были в восторге от того, что им была поручена их первая миссия ранга B. Пока Боруто собирается подготовиться к своей миссии, он замечает, что очень редкая коллекционная карта, которую он хотел, находится в его кармане. Понимая, что её подложил Тенто, Боруто решает вернуть карту. Пробираясь в комнату Тенто, он подслушивает беседу отца Тенто с его слугами, в которой они обсуждали, что Тенто был похищен Муджина Готодан. Преисполненный решимости спасти своего нового друга, Боруто просит Сараду рассказать команде, что он не может присоединиться к ним в миссии из-за важного дела. Боруто вскоре обнаруживает Тенто, как раз вовремя, чтобы остановить Шоджоджи от использования его Дзюцу. Победив остальных бандитов, Боруто вступает в бой с Шоджоджи, но тот отбивает все его атаки своими Футондзюцу. Шоджоджи начинает злорадствовать, как он съест Боруто, но затем обнаруживает брошенный Тенто шурикен у себя в спине. Взбешённый нападением пленника, Шоджоджи бросается на него, однако на пути встаёт Боруто, который атакует своего оппонента Расенганом. В то время как он создаёт ещё одну сферу, метка на его руке разрастается и вызывает паралич. При виде этого, Шоджоджи пугается, что Боруто может быть членом некой организации. Поскольку Боруто не понимает о чём речь, Шоджоджи снова готовится напасть, но его выводят из строя появившиеся Митсуки и Сарада. Понимая, что его товарищи бросили миссию ранга B ради него, Боруто извиняется перед ними, в то время как метка на ладони возвращается в изначальное состояние, а боль проходит. Позже, Боруто и товарищи по команде получают выговор от Конохамару за брошенную миссию, и тот отмечает, что их ждёт наказание за это. Когда Тенто воссоединяется с отцом и готовится покинуть деревню, Боруто отдаёт ему ту редкую карту, которую Тенто тайно оставил ему, утверждая, что хочет получить её самостоятельно.

Действия Кары

В аниме, когда Боруто не терпелось разобраться с Карой и его Камой, к нему подошёл Саске. Он заставляет Боруто понять, что Кара всё ещё таит множество тайн, а Боруто слишком неопытен, чтобы противостоять им. Кроме того, он велит Боруто постоянно скрывать свой след, чтобы не привлекать внимание, как он это делал с Шоджоджи. Позже Боруто и его команде было поручено работать с Мугино, чтобы найти Анато, пропавшего без вести в Танима но Куни. Познакомившись с женой этого человека и узнав о крупной медицинской компании в деревне, они узнают последнее известное местопребывания команды Анато. Там их перехватывает Виктор, президент компании, и его охранники. Поскольку он также искал команду Анато и обнаружил, что многие из её членов мертвы, было решено объединить усилия. Вскоре они обнаруживают пещеру, внутри которой оказывается Анато, чьё тело было изменено в текучей состояние, который бездумно нападает на них.

Ао

Впоследствии, Боруто участвует в спарринге с отцом в тренировочном зале, во время которого Наруто поглощает все его техники. После окончания спарринга, Боруто узнаёт, что его отец заменил свою обычную руку-протез на новое изобретение Катасуке, абсорбирующее чакру. В то время как Боруто пришёл в ярость от этой уловки, считая Наруто лицемером за использование продвинутых технологий в бою после того, как он выговаривал его, Боруто, именно за это, Саске успокаивает его. Когда Саске рассказывает всем о существовании таинственной организации, Митсуки спрашивает, имеет ли она какое-либо отношение к метки на руке Боруто, которую тот получил от Момошики. В то время как Боруто злился на Митсуки, за то что тот так бесцеремонно раскрыл всем его секрет, Наруто признаётся, что Саске уже давно рассказал ему об этом, и то что это было ещё одной причиной для того, чтобы Наруто одобрил разработку передового оружия. Затем прибывает Катасуке, для того чтобы забрать свой прототип, и Наруто поручил команде Конохамару миссию ранга С, состоящую в том, чтобы отвести ученого обратно в лабораторию в город Рьютан. Наруто просит товарищей Боруто по команде присмотреть за ним, если что-нибудь произойдет с его меткой.

Путешествуя на поезде в город Рьютан, команда встречается с Ао, который рассказал Боруто о том как Кагаку Нингу, что привело его к тому что он поменял свои взгляды и начал уважать этого человека. Прибыв к пункту назначения, команда сталкивается с Сумире, а затем завершает половину своей миссии, связанной с тестированием Кагаку Нингу. После этого Боруто приветствует пёс по кличке Чамару, которого юноша был рад видеть снова. Тем не менее, Боруто удивляется, заметив протез одной из ног дружелюбной собаки. Инузука Акита объясняет, что Катасуке помог Чамару вернуть возможность ходить, после чего она проявила страсть к науке. Поражённый тем, насколько сильно на самом деле Катасуке хочет помочь Конохе и её жителям, Боруто принимает решение перестать злиться на учёного. Затем команде Боруто звонит Сандайме Хокаге, рассказавший о том, что Конохамару и его напарник Мугино пропали без вести во время миссии вблизи к ним, и поручает команде найти их.

В сопровождении Катасуке, они обнаруживают последнее известное местоположение Конохамару, место крушения дирижабля. Во время исследования этого места, на них нападают марионетки, которых подчиняет Катасуке, давая команде шанс уничтожить их всех. Следуя за Чамару, что обнаружил запах Конохамару, они находят двух пропавших Джонинов в пещере. Вскоре после этого они вновь встречают Ао, который спрашивает их о том, что они сумели узнать внутри дирижабля. Он нападает на команду и крадёт одну из рукавиц Катасуке, которую он использовал для того, чтобы поглотить Расенган Боруто. Затем Мугино удаётся задержать Ао достаточно надолго, чтобы разрушить пещеру и убить Ао, а также успеть спасти всех, однако Ао выживает. Команда отступает, и Конохамару настаивает на том, чтобы они отправили найденные на дирижабле данные в Коноху, для того, чтобы помочь Катасуке исправить ошибки в утечке информации. Боруто понимает, что учёному стыдно за свои изобретения, и напоминает Катасуке, что он также сначала ненавидел эти изобретения, но узнал, что те и не плохи и не хороши, и это зависит лишь от цели использования.

Разработав план для победы над Ао, команда Конохамару начинает контратаку, во время которой Боруто обманывает Ао. Освободившись из их ловушки, Ао пытается поглотить приближающийся Расенган Боруто своей перчаткой, но Боруто с помощью другой рукавицы Катасуке отменяет технику Ао, что даёт ему возможность нанести удар по рукавице Ао и сломать её. Ао использует своих зеркальных дронов. В результате, Конохамару заслоняет Боруто собой, чтобы спасти его от атаки. Будучи спасшимся, Боруто поглощает остальные атаки, после чего создаёт клонов, и на одного из них надевает рукавицу, чтобы вновь обмануть Ао. Когда все клоны были побеждены, Боруто раскрывает себя и использует клинок чакры, чтобы отрубить искусственную руку Ао, прежде чем добить его Расенганом. После тяжёлого испытания, Боруто подходит к раненому Ао и читает ему ту же лекцию, которую Ао прочёл ему в поезде. В то время как Конохамару поздравляет свою команду, Боруто замечает, что Ао паникует и использует Суитондзюцу для того, чтобы оттолкнуть Боруто. Заметив, что гигантская жаба только что приземлилась на то место, где стоял Боруто, он задаётся вопросом, почему Ао спас его, глядя на его уже мёртвое тело.

Неизвестный враг представляется как Кашин Коджи, и устанавливает сдерживающие команду 7 колоны с помощью Фуиндзюцу, но Конохамару освобождается от техники и сталкивается с Коджи. Во время их сражения, они оба используют Расенган, заставляя Боруто удивиться, что есть ещё один пользователь этой техники. Отменив Расенганы друг друга, Коджи поджигает Конохамару, в результате чего Кама Боруто активируется, а затем поглощает Фуиндзюцу и пламя. Затем Коджи выражает заинтересованность меткой на Боруто, и тут же отступает. Покинув места происшествия, Сарада помогает Боруто подняться, после чего команда сталкивается с огромным количеством уничтоженных марионеток, около которых был мальчик без сознания, у которого также была Кама.

Каваки

В то время как команда исследует тело Каваки, Кама Боруто оказывает болезненное воздействие на него. Видя, как Каваки внезапно почувствовал боль, Боруто задаётся вопросом, испытывает ли тот то же самое. Когда Каваки приходит в сознание, он выпускает ударную волну. Отказавшись предоставить им информацию о разбитом дирижабле, Каваки замечает Каму Боруто, что приводит его к убеждению, что шиноби из Кары. Когда Борутопытается поправить его, их разговор прерывает Гаро, который вступает в сражение с Каваки. Боруто собирается помочь, но Конохамару настаивает на том, что последние обстоятельства придали этой миссии опасность ранга S, а значит они должны вести себя осторожно. Внезапно Кама Боруто снова активируется, вызывая агонию у юноши. В то же время как Каваки задействует собственную Каму, дающую ему приток сил, он быстро убивает Гаро. Боруто активирует метку, используя её, чтобы поглотить ударную волну и защитить товарищей по команде. Это только усиливает подозрения Каваки об их принадлежности к Каре, прежде чем он теряет сознание. Когда Катасуке осматривает юношу, он определяет, что Каваки был на самом деле результатом беспрецедентного использования Кагаку Нингу, поскольку всё его тело подверглось трансформации. Было решено доставить Каваки к Наруто. В Конохе, Боруто продолжает задаваться вопросом, как его метка связана с Каваки, и узнаёт, что Наруто решил поселить Каваки у них, чтобы присматривать за ним. Когда Боруто узнаёт, что тот разбил вазу Химавари, он бросает ему вызов. Будучи откровенно равнодушным к гневу Боруто, Каваки грубо извиняется за свои непреднамеренные действия.

На следующий день Боруто и Каваки продолжают действовать на нервы друг другу, вскоре обменявшись ударами, которые в конечном итоге активизировали их Камы. Прежде чем бой успевает обостриться, Наруто останавливает их. Позже, когда Боруто готовится отправиться на следующую миссию, Каваки спрашивает, как тот получил свою Каму. Не в силах ответить, Боруто расспрашивает Каваки о происхождении его метки, и был в ужасе, что кто-то так бесстыдно пожертвовал бесчисленным количеством детей, чтобы преуспеть в постановке метки. Полагая, что Боруто станет целью Кара, а также желая избавиться от собственной Камы, он предлагает Боруто сотрудничать, чтобы избавиться от меток. Боруто обдумывает это, но отказывается прощать его за разбитую базу и велит починить её. Каваки настаивает на том, чтобы Боруто попытался использовать свою Каму, поскольку понимание её силы было бы первым шагом к избавлению. Зная, что Боруто по-прежнему не может активировать метку по своему желанию, Каваки активировует свою Каму, чтобы Боруто ответил тем же. Впоследствии, несмотря на то, что Боруто продолжает проигрывать, Наруто аплодирует своему сыну в связи с его недавним прогрессом, чему Боруто радуется. Позже Каваки прекращает попытки починить вазу, из-за чего Боруто кричит на него. Сразу же после этого он просит Каваки рассказать ему о Каме, так как хочет улучшить контрль над ней, что приводит к спаррингу. Увидев Момошики в видении, он спрашивает Каваки, видел ли тот нечто подобное

Тем временем Ино сообщает Наруто, что кто-то проник в деревню. Наруто велит Боруто взять Химавари и бежать, но прежде чем тот выполянет его просьбу, к ним подходит Дельта. Пока Дельта и Наруто перебрасываются словами, Боруто воспринимает испуг Каваки как доказательство способностей Дельты. Наруто приказывает ему присматривать за Химавари, прежде чем сражаться с Дельтой. Опасаясь за безопасность своего отца, Боруто опрометчиво бросает в неё свой «исчезающий Расенган», но та поглощает атаку. Переходя к новой тактике, Дельта запустила свой луч в Химавари, зная, что тот неизбежно поразит кого-то, будь то её цель или Хокаге, выступающий в качестве живого щита для своей дочери. Тем не менее, ко всеобщему удивлению, именно Каваки блокирует взрыв ценой своей правой руки, что потрясает Боруто. После того, как Наруто побеждает Дельту, Каваки сближается с Боруто, который называет его своим другом. С этого момента Боруто и его друзья начинают учить его Геки: Шиноби Эмаки, и Каваки обменивает карту Йондайме Хокаге на карту Нанадайме Хокаге. Боруто и его друзья также начинают учить его Ниндзюцу, когда он выражает интерес к этому. Во время тренировки с Каваки он быстро понимает основной принцип контроля чакры. Каваки рассказывает про Джигена, того самого, кто изменил его тело и подарил Каму, предвидя неизбежное противостояние с ним. Боруто обещает помочь Каваки и называет своим «братом».

Позже Боруто спешит домой вместе с Митсуки, когда его Кама непреднамеренно активируется, чувствуя, что с Каваки случилось что-то плохое. Он становится ещё более обеспокоенным, когда его метка внезапно отступает. Боруто и Митсуки узнают от Каваки, что Джиген похитил Наруто. Затем Каваки был внезапно подавлен Каге Мане но Дзюцу Шикамару. Открыто отмечая своё недоверие к Каваки, Шикамару заставляет команду ниндзя использовать блокирующий область барьер, пока он допрашивает Каваки. В то время как Боруто ручается за него, Каваки не умаляет растущее недоверие Шикамару. Затем Каваки замечает, как реагирует его протез, и понимает, что Наруто жив. Синхронизируя его Каму с Боруто, они открывают портал. Шикамару отказывается позволять кому-либо проникнуть в него, однако Каваки использует свою Каму, чтобы избежать техники Шикамару, в то время как он и Генины входят в ущелье, где заточён Наруто. На другой стороне они встречают Боро, который охраняет горшок с запечатанным Наруто внутри. Когда они вступают с ним в бой, Боро переживает нападение команды 7, быстро восстанавливаясь и подвергая воздействию тёмного тумана. Планируя доставить Боруто Каре вместе с Каваки, Боро отвлекается на совместные действия Митсуки и Сарады. После того, как Митсуки просит Сараду проанализировать туман Боро с помощью Шарингана, который раскрывает его вирусную природу, Сарада была выбрана в качестве лидера команды и организатора контрнаступления. Когда она создаёт возможность для нападения, Боруто и Каваки на пару атакуют Боро, излечившись от вируса и уничтожив его голову с верхней частью тела.

После регенерации Боро, Боруто и Митсучи вступают в бой с ним, чтобы помочь Каваки, только для того, чтобы противник неоднократно восстанавливался. Когда Каваки присоединяется к нападению, выдержав контратаку Боро против утомившихся Генинов, Сарада узнаёт от него о неограниченной регенерации Боро, требующей особого ядра в его теле, и атакует своим Чидори, успешно извлекая ядро, в связи с чем тело Боро начинает мутировать без стабилизатора. С помощью Каваки, Боруто удаётся использовать свою Каму, чтобы создать трещину в печати и освободить бессознательного Наруто. Пока дети осматривают Хокаге, Боро восстанавливается достаточно, чтобы атаковать и ударить Митсуки. Поскольку другие были быстро поражены массивной формой Боро, метка Боруто прогрессирует дальше, демонстрируя волю и личность Момошики, высвобождая при этом мощный прирост силы, чтобы победить Боро. Получив полный контроль над телом Боруто, Момошики уничтожает Боро гигантским Расенганом. Когда Кама исчезает, Момошики предупреждает Боруто, что ему ещё не время потерять всё, оставив его без сознания и в падении с неба. Он был пойман Митсуки и осмотрен, однако лишился воспоминаний о Момошики после пробуждения. После того, как команда возвращается в Коноху с Наруто, все они были доставлены в больницу для лечения. Там Боруто и его семья были рады видеть, что Наруто полностью выздоравливает.

Во время допроса Амадо, котоырй прибыл в Коноху в поисках убежища, Боруто наблюдает за этим процессом, узнавая больше о природе Отсутсуки, Каме, и угрозе, которую она представляет для него, вмещая в себя Момошики. Во время допроса очки Амадо внезапно становятся отражением битвы между Коджи и ослабленным Джигеном. Боруто наблюдает за битвой и смертью Джигена, которая приводит к исчезновению Камы Каваки, будучи полностью активированной в Джигене, к большому удивлению Боруто.

После того, как Амадо объясняет, что именно произошло, а именно воскрешение Отсутсуки Исшики через тело Джигена, он официально становится гражданином Конохи. Затем он объясняет, что воскрешение Исшики было нестабильным и он будет искать Каваки снова, чтобы захватить его. Боруто настаивает на том, чтобы сражаться вместе с отцом и наставником против него, но оба отказываются. Прежде чем они улаживают спор, их предупреждают о появлении Исшики в деревне.

Будущие события

Несколько лет спустя, на фоне разрушенной Конохагакуре, повзрослевший Боруто сталкивается с таинственным юношей Каваки, находясь на останках монумента Хокаге. Когда Каваки угрожает положить конец эпохе ниндзя, Боруто надевает свой протектор, готовясь к сражению.

Способности и техники

Подробнее: Техники Узумаки Боруто

Благодаря происхождению из двух сильных семей, Боруто является вундеркиндом, который, как считается, способен выполнить всё, за что берётся.^[11] На момент Чунин Шикен, Хатаке Какаши отметил, что Боруто гораздо сильнее своих одноклассников и находится на уровне Чунина.^[12] Как шиноби, Боруто позиционируется элитным Генином во многих боевых сферах,^[13] отчего его участие привело к победе над Отсутсуки Момошики и Ао. Учиха Саске также признал потенциал Боруто, отчего и согласился взять его в ученики, а также начал рассматривать как угрозу клану Отсутсуки.^[14]

Чакра и физическая сила

Будучи Узумаки, Боруто унаследовал мощную жизненную силу. Как и его отец, он обладает очень большими запасами чакры,^[11] что позволяет ему создать четырёх Каге Буншин даже после поглощения большей части его чакры.^[15] Также он является носителем силы Отсутсуки,^[16] и благодаря обладанию крови владельца Бьякугана, он смог общаться с умершим духом Момошики. Его контроль над чакрой заметно продвинулся, так как он мог формировать печати одной рукой^[17] и эффективно использовать Расенган после нескольких дней тренировок, прежде чем совершенствовать и инстинктивно улучшить технику. Кроме того, в аниме, после тренировки с Джирайей, Боруто научился идеально синхронизировать свою чакру с близкими людьми, чтобы усилить Расенган. Также, в аниме, змеи из Рьючидо заявили, что Боруто имеет потенциал для освоения Сендзюцу, пройдя испытания, которые доказали силу его тела и открыли возможность обращаться с природной энергией.^[18]

Боруто довольно быстрый, способный быстро отстать от своих противников незамеченным.^[4] Также Боруто продемонстрировал искусное владение Тайдзюцу, будучи в состоянии наносить беспощадные удары посредством скоординированных атак руками и ногами.^[4] Будучи потомком клана Хьюга, он обучился Джукену, несмотря на то, что он не является носителем Бьякугана и не может целиться по тенкетсу противника. Кроме того, он довольно силён, что было видно, когда он наносил достаточно мощные удары, чтобы крушить землю.^[19]

Ниндзюцу

Уже в раннем возрасте Боруто продемонстрировал исключительное мастерство в области Ниндзюцу. Ещё до окончания Академии юный шиноби был способен использовать Каге Буншин но Дзюцу^[20] и смог улучшить свои атаки с ними до манёвров на уровне Чунина, если не Джонина.^[11] Первоначально, в аниме, Боруто не мог отправить своих клонов далеко от себя, так как для их поддержания ему требовалось видеть их, создавая до трёх клонов.^[21] Позже он смог создать восемь клонов, вне зависимости от позиции.^[22] Также он изучил различные техники соблазнения своего отца.^[23] Первоначально не сумев изучить Расенган,^[11] Боруто позже научился создавать его миниатюрную версию обеими руками. В результате тренировок с Сарутоби Конохамару, он затем увеличил его до нормального размера с помощью одной руки. Войдя в Рьючидо, он заключил временный контракт с Гарагой, позволяющий ему призывать гигантскую змею в сражении.^[18]

Боруто имеет некоторые навыки в Кендзюцу, так как он эффективно овладел новым прототипом клинка чакры и орудовал половиной Хирамекарея. Позже он оказался опытным в использовании стандартной катаны как своего предпочтительного стиля боя.^[24] После обучения с Саске, он обучился искусству Шурикендзюцу, будучи в состоянии изменить траекторию полёта шурикена и оснащать шурикены Райтоном.^[25]

Сейшитсухенка

Боруто обладает несколькими Сейшитсухенка, причём его чакра имеет родство с Райтоном, что позволяет ему с лёгкостью осваивать техники этого элементы.^[26] Будучи учеником Академии, Боруто мог одновременно использовать Райтон и Футон для таких техник как Боруто Суториму, а когда стал Генином, то научился использовать Суитон,^[27] задействов его для применения Суитон: Химатсудан.^[28] Изначально создавая Расенган, Боруто несознательно комбинирует его с чакрой Райтона (Футона в романе), чего не удалось достичь гениальным шиноби. После применения техники, внезапно активируется Сейшитсухенка, делая Расенган невидимым, и обманывает противника, поскольку тот ослабляет свою бдительность и получает серьёзный урон при контакте с техникой.

Кама

После победы над Момошики, Боруто получил печать на правой руке в форме четырехточечного чёрного алмаза. Метка имеет свойства подобные Джуиндзюцу Орочимару, представляя собой генетическую резервную копия Отсутсуки, которая предоставляет Боруто доступ к силе Момошики. Присутствие на его теле этой метки, делает его потенциально способным превзойти своего отца, Наруто, которого считают сильнейшим шиноби в истории. По словам Отсутсуки Исшики, у Боруто существует редкая совместимость с меткой, что позволяет ей развиваться и синхронизироваться с ним с удвоенной скоростью.

После активации, метка растягивается и расширяется, покрывая полностью всю руку и правую сторону лица несколькими линиями. При этом значительно повышаются физические параметры, а также метка позволяет Боруто поглощать практически любое Ниндзюцу или энергетическую цель. Также, синхронизируя свою метку с другой Камой, Боруто способен создавать пространственные порталы в другие измерения. Первоначально, Боруто не мог получить к ним доступ по собственной воле, ведь это последует огромным потерям чакры, но чуть позже Каваки научил его использовать эту способность более эффективно.

Несмотря на свои полезные способности, метка на самом деле представляет опасность для жизни Боруто, так как постепенно вся его личность переписывается на личность Момошики, и со временем, в конечном итоге, он переродится как настоящий Отсутсуки.^[29] В некоторых моментах особой опасности, его Кама прогрессирует ещё дальше, полностью проявляя волю и личность Момошики, давая ему контроль над телом Боруто. В этом состоянии у Боруто появляется рог, выступающий с правой стороны его лба, слегка изгибаясь вверх и назад. Также его правый глаз меняется на Бьякуган. Его физическая сила и ловкость значительно возрастают, позволяя уничтожить правую руку мутировавшего Боро и откинуть его чудовищное тело, врезавшись в землю серией ударов. При появлении Момошики он получает доступ к полёту, может свободно поглощать чакру и использовать массивный Расенган в том же масштабе, что и Ояко Расенган. Связь Боруто с Каваки, который носит Каму Исшики, создала резонанс, который ускорил скорость захвата обоих сосудов.

Додзюцу

Джоган

В возрасте восьми лет Боруто подсознательно пробуждает Додзюцу в своём правом глазу, вызванное пророческим сном, переданным Отсутсуки Тонери, и появлением Нуе. Тогда как изначально оно инстинктивно активируется в моменты угроз, поскольку глаз оставался неактивным до встречи с Момошики, несколько лет спустя, к 16 годам, Боруто становится способен активировать его по своей воле, наряду с появившимися чёрными отметинами на его правой руке и лице. Додзюцу даёт ему способность обнаруживать вещи, которые невидимы для обычных глаз, такие как чакра. Оно способно ощущать потоки чакры, что позволяет Боруто видеть внешние изменения в чьей-либо чакре, а также выслеживать цель по её чакре. Помимо этого, оно способно определить ключевую точку системы циркуляции чакры, и видеть сквозь невидимые барьеры, которые соединяют между собой измерения.^[5]

Интеллект

Несмотря на свою беззаботную натуру, Боруто очень проницательный человек, который отлично анализирует ситуацию и приспосабливается к ней. Подобно отцу, он демонстрирует заметную изобретательность в Каге Буншин но Дзюцу для сложных стратегий. Предпочитая в общем более прямой подход в битве, он полагается на различные запутанные уловки и финты, что позволило ему одержать верх над Ивабе и даже врагом вроде Момошики. Он также является экспертом в использовании недостатков и слабостей как самого себя, так и других целей, что является ключевым аспектов его планах. Было показано, что он в состоянии безупречно решать сложные задачи своими методами.По словам Иноджина, у него хорошо развита смекалка для этого.^[3] Боруто заметно опережает других учеников, окончив Академию в числе трёх лучших учеников. Более того, он был единственным учеником в своем классе, который сдавал письменный экзамен без списывания, в итоге получив идеальный результат.^[12] Боруто также эффективно берёт в расчет способности других для создания стратегии, используя навыки своих союзников по максимуму.^[19] Благодаря своей хитрость, в бою он сумел даже обмануть и в конечном итоге победить Ао, известного и опытного Джонина из Киригакуре с многолетним опытом.^[30]

Цитаты

• „Настоящий шиноби может совершить шалость так, что никто не заметит!“ – Шикадаю, Глава 700

• „Что более важно, отец, сегодня важный день… ты знаешь, что я имею в виду, верно? Если ты посмеешь забыть о дне рождения моей сестрёнки, я ни за что не прощу тебя.“ – Наруто, Глава 1

• „Теперь, когда ты вспомнила это, дедушка ведь тоже был Хокаге, но папа говорил, что когда он был ребенком, дедушки Хокаге уже не было среди живых! Значит, папа рос, не зная совершенно ничего об этой «приятной» ситуации отца и сына, не так ли? Папа единственный, кто не знает, что это такое! Если бы он всё время собирался быть таким, тогда было бы лучше, если его здесь не было бы с самого начала…“ – Хинате, Глава 1

• „Тогда, пожалуйста, примите меня как своего ученика! Есть один человек, кого я хочу победить, несмотря ни на что!“ – Саске, Глава 1

• „Лекция… позже? От тебя, папа?! Разве ты действительно найдешь на это время?! Если бы ты как следует читал мне лекции до этого … всё бы так не обернулось!“ – Наруто, Глава 5

• „Всё нормально, если ты останешься таким же, как и обычно. Все, что я хочу — чтобы во время наших встреч иногда, ты не читал мне лекции… лучше, рассказывай мне истории о своем прошлом, папа.“ – Наруто, Глава 7

• „Когда ты станешь Хокаге, я буду твоей правой рукой. Я буду хорошо охранять тебя. Хокаге — это просто путь. Только потому, что мой дедушка и папа — Хокаге, не означает, что я должен идти по тому же пути. Сарада… Что я действительно намереваюсь — это стать таким шиноби, как твой папа. Я буду следовать собственному пути ниндзя.“ – Сараде, Глава 10

• „Я такой же, как ты. Я хотел, чтобы мой отец заметил меня. Я наделал много глупостей, чтобы привлечь его внимание. Даже когда мне запретили быть ниндзя, я остаюсь таковым сейчас, только потому что все простили меня. Может быть, сейчас я много из себя не представляю, но однажды я хочу стать невероятным ниндзя, который может поддерживать Хокаге.“ – Тенто, Глава 12

Прочее

• Боруто (ボルト) — это японское произношение английского слова «болт», что ссылается на ожерелье с болтом за шее Боруто. Его имя также ссылается на Неджи, дядю Боруто, чьё имя означает «винт» (捻子).
  • Когда Боруто впервые появился в английском номере Weekly Shōnen Jump, его имя было переведено как «Болт». Это было позже исправлено, когда глава была выпущена в формате тома.
  • Кишимото Масаши первоначально намеревался назвать сына Наруто Менма (メンマ) или Синачику ( シナチク), оба из которых являются названиями приправ из побегов бамбука.
• В соответствии с его характеристиками в Боруто:
  • Его характеристики: чакра — 140, переговоры — 142, ловкость — 160, сила — 120, проницательность — 130, интеллект — 90.
  • Он имеет четыре звёзд в уклонении, три в рукопашном бою без оружия и четыре звезды в Ниндзюцу.
  • В Shūgakuryokō Keppūroku и Academy Saigo no Hi! представлена более расширенная статистика:
    • Пять звёзд в умственном сопротивлении, четрые в медицинской устойчивости и три в шпионаже, акробатике, наблюдении и плавании.
• Кишимото заявил, что сначала хотел наделить Боруто и Химавари Бьякуганом в 700 главе, однако забыл сделать это. Впоследствии он получил другое Додзюцу, проявившееся в его правом глазу.
• В The Last: Naruto the Movie глаза Боруто имеют оттенок лаванды, в то время как в манге и последующих экранизациях они голубые.
• Согласно новеллизации Boruto: Naruto the Movie, взломанный персонаж видеоигры Боруто — «Воин света», который использует два меча под названием «Теневой Ткач» и «Борец с Законом».
• Во время телевизионного интервью, Кишимото подтвердил, что отдал Саске роль учителя Боруто из-за того, что вдохновился Соном Гоханом и Пикколо  Ториямы Акиры.
• В художественной работе к Боруто: Новые поколения Наруто, Боруто изображён с режимом чакры, аналогичным Кьюби Чакра Модо и Бьякуганом в обоих глазах.

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Boruto Uzumaki
Naruto, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations character
Boruto as designed by Masashi Kishimoto
First Episode Appearance	Naruto chapter 700: Naruto Uzumaki!! (2014)
Created by	Masashi Kishimoto
Character played by	Japanese Kokoro Kikuchi (The Last: Naruto the Movie) Yuko Sanpei English Amanda C. Miller (Boruto: Naruto the Movie and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) Maile Flanagan (Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 and The Last: Naruto the Movie)
Notable relatives	Naruto Uzumaki (Father) Hinata Uzumaki (Mother) Himawari Uzumaki (Younger sister) Hanabi Hyuga (Maternal aunt) Minato Namikaze (Paternal grandfather, deceased) Kushina Uzumaki (Paternal grandmother, deceased) Hiashi Hyuga (Maternal grandfather) Hizashi Hyuga (Maternal great-uncle, deceased) Neji Hyuga (First cousin once removed, deceased) Kawaki (adoptive brother)
Ninja rank	Genin
Ninja team	Team Konohamaru

Boruto Uzumaki (Japanese: うずまき ボルト, Hepburn: Uzumaki Boruto), originally spelled by Viz Media as «Bolt»,^[1] is a fictional character created by manga author Masashi Kishimoto who first appears in the finale of the manga series Naruto as the son of the protagonist Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Uzumaki. He later appears as the main protagonist in the 2015 anime film Boruto: Naruto the Movie where he is training as a ninja to surpass his father, the leader of the ninja village Konohagakure and also being mentored by his father’s best friend, Sasuke Uchiha. Boruto also serves as a protagonist in the manga and anime series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. In the manga, it starts off with the retelling of the Boruto film, while the anime begins with his childhood in the ninja academy where he meets his future teammates—Sarada Uchiha and Mitsuki—as well as his teacher, Konohamaru Sarutobi.

Despite Boruto’s physical designs being similar to Naruto when he was young, their personalities are developed differently. Boruto’s relationship with his father reflects Kishimoto’s relationship with his children. In the Japanese version, Boruto is voiced by Kokoro Kikuchi in The Last: Naruto the Movie and by Yūko Sanpei in all subsequent appearances. Sanpei enjoyed doing the work of Boruto’s acting, finding him endearing. In the English version, he is voiced by Amanda C. Miller.

Boruto’s character has received mixed critical responses. His relationship with his father has been criticized due to reviewers finding the concept overused in the Naruto manga. In Boruto: Naruto the Movie, his development was praised due to his action scenes and how he understood his father’s actions.

Creation and conception

Masashi Kishimoto created Boruto in 2013 when the manga Naruto was at its climax. The motivation for the creation was him wanting Naruto Uzumaki to become a father when the manga ends.^[2] In the finale of Naruto, Boruto makes a prank in the mountain of Konoha that shows all its leaders, the Hokages. Kishimoto wanted Boruto to act like his father, but at the same time, have differences between each other. Despite not wishing to reveal much about Boruto due to developments of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, he added that Boruto is not as direct as Naruto.^[3] Boruto’s first name is a reference to his first cousin once removed Neji Hyuga as an homage to his death in Naruto while protecting both of Boruto’s parents.^[4] In Boruto: Naruto the Movie, Kishimoto developed Boruto and Naruto’s relationship from his relationship with his sons.^[5] He wanted the film to depict the father and son relationship between Boruto and Naruto.^[2] The film’s theme song, «Diver» (ダイバー) by Kana-Boon, serves as a reference to Boruto. One of the singers of the band stated that it reflects how the character constantly changes from the beginning to the end of the story.^[2]

Boruto’s mentorship by Naruto’s rival and best friend Sasuke Uchiha was influenced due to the latter having few appearances in the Naruto movies. Kishimoto decided that he wanted Sasuke to have a major role in Boruto: Naruto the Movie, which he wrote. In the film, Sasuke becomes the teacher of Naruto’s first son, Boruto, inspired by Piccolo from the Dragon Ball manga series by Akira Toriyama. A former enemy of Dragon Ball protagonist Goku, Piccolo becomes the teacher of Goku’s first son, Gohan.^[6] Boruto anime and film director Hiroyuki Yamashita said that when first seeing the character in Sarada Uchiha‘s spin-off, he liked his character. In the making of the Boruto film, Yamashita said some scenes regarding to Boruto were removed due to time constraints such as one of the character’s interactions with his father as well as another interaction between Boruto and Sarada. A difficult scene for the staff was the use of Boruto’s Rasengan (螺旋丸, lit. spiral sphere, English manga: «Spiral Chakra Sphere») technique which had to disappear shortly after being used and then appearing again in an attack. The scene in which Naruto passes his son all of his chakra to increase his Rasengan was carefully storyboarded in the film.^[7]

Although Boruto is the protagonist of Next Generations series, Ikemoto stated in early 2019 that the relationship between Boruto and Kawaki will be the most important point in the story as the manga is aimed to reach the flashforward scene from the first chapter where both characters start fighting against each other.^[8]

Design

In designing the character, Kishimoto intended Boruto to be similar to his father but at the same time avoided facial similarities in the eyes and cheeks due to the fact Naruto had the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, Kurama, sealed inside him unlike his son. Additionally, he gave him a simpler costume than Naruto’s original one that would yet remain the symbol of the Uzumaki clan. The author purposefully let Boruto wear his clothes casually by making him wear his jacket unzipped since he found it suitable for the character’s personality.^[10] For the finale of the manga, Kishimoto originally intended to give Boruto the Byakugan, an eye technique which he would inherit from his mother Hinata Hyuga. However, the author forgot about it and instead gave him an unknown eye technique (it allows him to see chakra, an energy source within ninjas to perform jutsu) which is often shown on Boruto’s right eye.^[11] During July 2017, one of the animators from Boruto: Naruto Next Generations revealed Boruto’s eye is called Jōgan (浄眼, lit. «Pure Eye») and that its powers are related to the Byakugan and Naruto’s ability to sense negative emotions. However, the animator refrained from explaining more about since the Jōgan would be explained later in the series.^[12]

In the first few pages of the first chapter Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, an encounter between an older teenage Boruto against another one named Kawaki was briefly shown as a flashforward.^[13] The purpose was to attract more fans so they could look forward to the battle as it has a chaotic state to it.^[3] The battle against Kawaki was shown instead in the first chapter rather than Sasuke’s one against Kinshiki Otsutsuki from the Boruto film to generate a different impact within the fans despite sharing the same storyline. Boruto’s teenage design was first illustrated in little time. As a result, Mikio Ikemoto stated that once Boruto reached this moment, the older protagonist’s design might change.^[9] As the story in the manga progresses, Boruto’s facial expressions change when interacting with other character; with the friendly Tento, Boruto’s eyes are shown bigger due to the portrayal of Boruto’s childish personality. However, upon meeting Kawaki, Boruto’s eyes are illustrated smaller due to the author’s intent to show a more rebellious take on Boruto.^[8]

Due to the staff of the Naruto anime referring to Naruto and Sasuke as «legendary characters», anime developers Pierrot aim to carefully portray Boruto and his friends, the «new generation», as the new protagonists. They also seek to have them developed as the previous generation.^[14] However, Kishimoto is concerned about how Boruto and his friends could reach Naruto and Sasuke’s strength as he finds it repetitive.^[15] Ikemoto stated that Boruto’s look is predetermined by the storyline so the author instead could not draw the character on his own completely. However, the scene from the 9th chapter where Boruto creates a Rasengan with his father left a big impression on him, believing it was important for the storyline.^[8]

Voice actors

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In the Japanese version, he was voiced by Kokoro Kikuchi in The Last as a toddler; for the Boruto film and anime, he is voiced by Yūko Sanpei.^[16][17][18] Sanpei has been a fan of the Naruto manga series ever since she was young. While identifying herself with Naruto Uzumaki’s character, the actress noted the bond between her and Naruto became stronger when learning she would voice her son. As a result, once learning she got the role for Boruto’s character, Sanpei bought the entire Naruto manga series despite already having it to prepare for the Boruto film.^[19] Sanpei was thankful for being offered this position and joked about how Junko Takeuchi became a «father» as her voice role was Naruto. Initially, Sanpei recalls having difficulties voicing Boruto; when she received her script for the film, she began to understand Boruto’s concept as the boy who loves his father dearly, which helped her voice the character better.^[20] Please with the film Boruto, Sanpei asked Kishimoto to make another one which resulted in Kishimoto asking her to let him rest for another one.^[21]

In the English version, he was voiced by Maile Flanagan in The Last: Naruto the Movie film as a toddler and Amanda C. Miller in the Boruto film as a teenager. Boruto is the first main character Miller has ever voiced. While enjoying the work she does as Boruto’s English voice, she stated she felt stress about it due to how important her character is considering his role in the story. Miller and the other Boruto English voice actors felt honored to play the characters based on how large the franchise is.^[22] Flanagan and Miller found the two family members similar in nature despite having different backgrounds.^[23]

Appearances

First appearing in Naruto‘s finale, Boruto is a child who attends Konoha’s ninja academy, inheriting his paternal father’s
«Believe it!» (だってばさ dattebasa) verbal tic. and often takes care of his sister, Himawari Uzumaki. Like Naruto, Boruto commits mischief to get attention, but for different reasons. Due to his father becoming the Hokage (the leader of Konoha), he does not spend any time with him as he used to.^[24] He makes a brief appearance in Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, where he gives a meal to his comrade Sarada Uchiha to pass on to his father; she becomes motivated to become the Hokage after the day she had.^[25]

While the movie and manga open to Boruto after his graduation from the Ninja Academy, the anime adaptation shows him when still attended the school. Boruto’s Hyuga lineage allowed him to manifest an «Eye Technique» that allows him to fully use his Gentle Fist fighting style while also seeing people’s contaminated chakra.^[26] This enables him to solve the mystery of a «Ghost» corrupting fellow villagers alongside his friends and older ninjas to find the culprit. Boruto and his friends take a trip to the village of Kirigakure, befriending the young ninja Kagura Karatachi while stopping a coup by those wanting to revive their village’s horrific Blood Mist traditions.^[27] Boruto later graduates and forms the new «Team 7» alongside Sarada and Mitsuki under the leadership of Konohamaru Sarutobi.^[28][29] Together they start performing multiple ninja missions.^[30][31] He is also present in two original video animations where he indirected caused his father to be knocked out after accidentally breaking Himawari’s doll and another one where Team Konohamaru is sent to stop an apparent thief.^[32]

In the 2015 film Boruto: Naruto the Movie, and its retellings, Boruto joins the Chunin examinations while gradually becoming frustrated by Naruto putting the village ahead of their family.^[33] Boruto ends up meeting his father’s best friend and rival, Sarada’s father Sasuke Uchiha, and managed to become his apprentice after learning to use the Rasengan while accidentally creating new variation of it. But when the exams commence, Boruto cheats causing his disqualification. As this happens, Naruto is captured by Momoshiki Otsutsuki while protecting their village from the alien’s attack. Boruto realizes the error of his ways and joins Sasuke and the Kage to save Naruto. With the help of Naruto and Sasuke, Boruto defeats the enemy Momoshiki with his Rasengan. Although he resented the Hokage position, Boruto becomes resolute to become strong to protect his village’s leader in the same way as Sasuke and entrusts Sarada to be a future Hokage instead of himself.^[33] Boruto also reprises his role in the novel adaptation of the movie,^[34] as well as part of an omake from the manga Sasuke Uchiha’s Sharingan Legend where he trains with the title character.^[35] But as revealed in the manga Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Boruto was branded by a dying Momoshiki with a «seal» in his right hand known as
«Karma» (楔 Kāma).^[36]

In the manga, after the Momoshiki fight, Boruto becomes a bodyguard to the Fire Feudal Lord‘s son Tentō Madoka, befriending the boy while teaching him ninjutsu.^[37][38][39] Boruto later learns the existence of a group of ninja known as the Kara while he and his team meet a former Kara member named Kawaki, who becomes his enemy as revealed in the series opening scene where the two are older and Boruto can consciously control his «Eye Technique».^[13] As Boruto befriends Kawaki, the two learn of Kara who wish to take them as both possess the Karma. During a fight against a criminal named Boro, Boruto’s Karma causes him to be possessed by Momoshiki who is seaking to take over his body through the Karma.^[40]

Outside manga and anime, Boruto also appears in the fighting game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, first only in the ending and playable in the expansion pack Road to Boruto.^[41] Following Momoshiki’s defeat, Boruto can fight against Naruto. Although Boruto loses, his father states he is proud of how much he developed his skills, pleasing Boruto.^[42] He appears in the video game Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker as a playable character,^[43] as well as Naruto x Boruto: Ninja Voltage.^[44] He is also featured in the Boruto light novels.^[45]

Reception

Critical reception to Boruto’s character has been generally mixed. Upon first seeing him Ramsey Isler from IGN found him too similar to his father.^[1] On the other hand, Andy Hanley from UK Anime Network said despite his similar design and actions to his father Naruto, Boruto is not like him and has a different personality. Amy McNulty from Anime News Network and Hanley enjoyed Boruto’s relationship with his father Naruto due to the differences in their childhoods and how that becomes the focus of the film Boruto: Naruto the Movie. McNulty also liked how Boruto develops as he became afraid of his father’s fate during an attack from the antagonist. She praised Amanda C. Miller’s role as Boruto’s English actor, but feeling the voice often sounded more feminine than his Japanese counterpart.^[46][47] Christian Chiok from Japanator enjoyed Boruto’s character development, his relationship with his father, and how heartwarming it becomes in the movie.^[48] Alexandria Hill from Otaku USA enjoyed Boruto’s fight against the film’s villain and his team-up with Naruto and Sasuke.^[49] Chris Zimmerman from DVD Talk noted how the writers fairly conceived Boruto’s poor relationship with his father and how it improves during the climax of the film.^[50] Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network praised how the writers manage to develop Boruto’s angst without coming across as «teen whining» and how Sasuke Uchiha decides to train him upon seeing his similarities with his father.^[51] Leroy Douresseaux liked how Boruto’s character has already started development by the second volume of the series.^[52] The misrelationship Boruto forms Kawaki’s was seen as a striking rivalry similar to the one his father had with Sasuke in the first series.^[53][54]

McNulty expressed joy in how the viewer of the Boruto anime gets to see Boruto’s days in the ninja academy which Naruto briefly showed and how Boruto does not have the same behavior as his father when being a child.^[55] While noting that Boruto has still to fight enemies possessed by «shadows» in the anime, Anime Now writer Sarah Nelkin found this more lighthearted than Naruto’s actions in the first series such as his final fight against Sasuke Uchiha where both became friends after nearly killing each other.^[56] Upon the build up of the anime’s first story arc, McNulty praised the fight between Boruto, Mitsuki and Sumire was praised for its animation with the reviewer also noting how Boruto inherited his father’s ways of seeing on the good parts of his enemies in order to avoid violence.^[57] Viz Media senior director Kevin Hamric referred to Boruto described his differences with his father such as his lack of desire to become the village’s leader and instead do other activities like playing video games. However, Hamric said he initially has the desire to surpass his father.^[58] Denki Kaminarimon’s voice actress, Chihiro Ikki, said she liked how Boruto protects Denki from bullies in the series’ beginning having once being bullied when she was younger. In regards to the flashforward with the destroyed village, Ikki said she had no idea what was going on but expects Denki will be in that future to aid the older Boruto to protect the ninja world from the antagonist threatening it.^[59]

While Boruto’s character development was met with praise, other critics felt otherwise. Richard Eisenbeis from Kotaku was critical to Boruto’s development, as he felt that his bond with his father at the end of the Boruto film was unthinkable and weak.^[60] Thais Valdivia from Hobby Consolas stated that while viewers of the film may initially dislike Boruto’s personality, his character arc helps to make him more appealing adding his fight alongside Naruto and Sasuke as one of the highlights.^[61] Chris Beveridge from the Fandom Post disliked the large focus between Naruto and Boruto’s relationship on the first chapter of the Boruto manga. Nevertheless, he enjoyed the foreshadow of an older Boruto on a fight against an unknown character.^[62] For the anime, Beveridge remarked Boruto’s characterization which he felt was superior to the one from the manga.^[63] Sam Stewart from IGN felt Boruto’s personality was «far less enthused» as the reviewer commented he found the character’s dislike toward his father misguided and finding types of stories too common in fiction.^[64] In a review from the manga, Nick Smith from ICv2 found Boruto as the weak part of the series due to his personality that contrasted the Naruto in the original Naruto series. He also said «The politicking within the power structure surrounding Naruto and Boruto becomes more interesting than Boruto himself» and as a result expected Boruto to change in upcoming chapters to make the series more appealing.^[65] However, Melina Dargis liked how Boruto realizes his father’s goals and joined Sasuke and the Kages in order to save Naruto. Additionally, Dargis noted Boruto’s early strained relationship with his father as well as his use of technology to fight might reflect on modern audiences who might understand his character more as a result.^[66] As the character developed, Stewart enjoyed Boruto due to his childish personality as he starts acting like a hero from an action film he just watched worrying his family in the process. Additionally, the reviewer liked how Boruto’s mysterious «Eye Technique» started making references to a previous Naruto film.^[67] While comparing Boruto’s traits to main characters often seen in other manga series, McNulty felt that Boruto’s growth across the anime series helped to make him more likable.^[68] Theatergoers for the Boruto film were given two different types of fans with one of them using Boruto and Naruto’s images.^[69] Boruto’s entire clothing is also being sold as merchandising.^[70]

See also

References

External links

• Boruto Uzumaki on IMDb

Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto
Media	Manga	Volumes (Part I • Part II, volumes 28–48 • Part II, volumes 49–72) • Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring •Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Anime	Naruto episodes (Season 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5) • Naruto: Shippuden episodes (Season 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21) • Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals episodes • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations episodes
Films	Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow • Legend of the Stone of Gelel • Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom • Naruto Shippuden the Movie • Bonds • The Will of Fire • The Lost Tower • Blood Prison • Road to Ninja • The Last • Boruto
Video games	Clash of Ninja series (Clash of Ninja) • Ninja Council series (2 • The New Era) • Ultimate Ninja series (1 • 2 • Generations • 3 • Revolution • 4) • •Rise of a Ninja • The Broken Bond • Legends: Akatsuki Rising
Crossovers	Jump Super Stars • Jump Ultimate Stars • Battle Stadium D.O.N • J-Stars Victory VS • Jump Force
Songs	«Blood Circulator» • «Broken Youth» • «Closer» • «Dareka ga» • «Diver» • «Give Lee Give Lee Rock Lee» • «Go» • «Harmonia» • «If» • «Niwaka Ame ni Mo Makezu» • «Remember» • «Sign» • «Sore dewa, Mata Ashita»
Characters	Naruto Uzumaki • Sasuke Uchiha • Sakura Haruno • Kakashi Hatake • Gaara • Rock Lee • Shikamaru Nara • Hinata Hyuga • Orochimaru • Jiraiya • Itachi Uchiha • Obito Uchiha • Nagato • Madara Uchiha • Boruto Uzumaki • Sarada Uchiha • Mitsuki
Universe	Ninja World • Tailed beast • Scientific Ninja Tool (Shinobi-Ware)

Boruto Uzumaki
Naruto, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations character
Boruto as designed by Masashi Kishimoto
First Episode Appearance	Naruto chapter 700: Naruto Uzumaki!! (2014)
Created by	Masashi Kishimoto
Character played by	Japanese Kokoro Kikuchi (The Last: Naruto the Movie) Yuko Sanpei English Amanda C. Miller (Boruto: Naruto the Movie and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) Maile Flanagan (Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 and The Last: Naruto the Movie)
Notable relatives	Naruto Uzumaki (Father) Hinata Uzumaki (Mother) Himawari Uzumaki (Younger sister) Hanabi Hyuga (Maternal aunt) Minato Namikaze (Paternal grandfather, deceased) Kushina Uzumaki (Paternal grandmother, deceased) Hiashi Hyuga (Maternal grandfather) Hizashi Hyuga (Maternal great-uncle, deceased) Neji Hyuga (First cousin once removed, deceased) Kawaki (adoptive brother)
Ninja rank	Genin
Ninja team	Team Konohamaru

Boruto Uzumaki (Japanese: うずまき ボルト, Hepburn: Uzumaki Boruto), originally spelled by Viz Media as «Bolt»,^[1] is a fictional character created by manga author Masashi Kishimoto who first appears in the finale of the manga series Naruto as the son of the protagonist Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Uzumaki. He later appears as the main protagonist in the 2015 anime film Boruto: Naruto the Movie where he is training as a ninja to surpass his father, the leader of the ninja village Konohagakure and also being mentored by his father’s best friend, Sasuke Uchiha. Boruto also serves as a protagonist in the manga and anime series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. In the manga, it starts off with the retelling of the Boruto film, while the anime begins with his childhood in the ninja academy where he meets his future teammates—Sarada Uchiha and Mitsuki—as well as his teacher, Konohamaru Sarutobi.

Despite Boruto’s physical designs being similar to Naruto when he was young, their personalities are developed differently. Boruto’s relationship with his father reflects Kishimoto’s relationship with his children. In the Japanese version, Boruto is voiced by Kokoro Kikuchi in The Last: Naruto the Movie and by Yūko Sanpei in all subsequent appearances. Sanpei enjoyed doing the work of Boruto’s acting, finding him endearing. In the English version, he is voiced by Amanda C. Miller.

Boruto’s character has received mixed critical responses. His relationship with his father has been criticized due to reviewers finding the concept overused in the Naruto manga. In Boruto: Naruto the Movie, his development was praised due to his action scenes and how he understood his father’s actions.

Creation and conception

Masashi Kishimoto created Boruto in 2013 when the manga Naruto was at its climax. The motivation for the creation was him wanting Naruto Uzumaki to become a father when the manga ends.^[2] In the finale of Naruto, Boruto makes a prank in the mountain of Konoha that shows all its leaders, the Hokages. Kishimoto wanted Boruto to act like his father, but at the same time, have differences between each other. Despite not wishing to reveal much about Boruto due to developments of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, he added that Boruto is not as direct as Naruto.^[3] Boruto’s first name is a reference to his first cousin once removed Neji Hyuga as an homage to his death in Naruto while protecting both of Boruto’s parents.^[4] In Boruto: Naruto the Movie, Kishimoto developed Boruto and Naruto’s relationship from his relationship with his sons.^[5] He wanted the film to depict the father and son relationship between Boruto and Naruto.^[2] The film’s theme song, «Diver» (ダイバー) by Kana-Boon, serves as a reference to Boruto. One of the singers of the band stated that it reflects how the character constantly changes from the beginning to the end of the story.^[2]

Boruto’s mentorship by Naruto’s rival and best friend Sasuke Uchiha was influenced due to the latter having few appearances in the Naruto movies. Kishimoto decided that he wanted Sasuke to have a major role in Boruto: Naruto the Movie, which he wrote. In the film, Sasuke becomes the teacher of Naruto’s first son, Boruto, inspired by Piccolo from the Dragon Ball manga series by Akira Toriyama. A former enemy of Dragon Ball protagonist Goku, Piccolo becomes the teacher of Goku’s first son, Gohan.^[6] Boruto anime and film director Hiroyuki Yamashita said that when first seeing the character in Sarada Uchiha‘s spin-off, he liked his character. In the making of the Boruto film, Yamashita said some scenes regarding to Boruto were removed due to time constraints such as one of the character’s interactions with his father as well as another interaction between Boruto and Sarada. A difficult scene for the staff was the use of Boruto’s Rasengan (螺旋丸, lit. spiral sphere, English manga: «Spiral Chakra Sphere») technique which had to disappear shortly after being used and then appearing again in an attack. The scene in which Naruto passes his son all of his chakra to increase his Rasengan was carefully storyboarded in the film.^[7]

Although Boruto is the protagonist of Next Generations series, Ikemoto stated in early 2019 that the relationship between Boruto and Kawaki will be the most important point in the story as the manga is aimed to reach the flashforward scene from the first chapter where both characters start fighting against each other.^[8]

Design

In designing the character, Kishimoto intended Boruto to be similar to his father but at the same time avoided facial similarities in the eyes and cheeks due to the fact Naruto had the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, Kurama, sealed inside him unlike his son. Additionally, he gave him a simpler costume than Naruto’s original one that would yet remain the symbol of the Uzumaki clan. The author purposefully let Boruto wear his clothes casually by making him wear his jacket unzipped since he found it suitable for the character’s personality.^[10] For the finale of the manga, Kishimoto originally intended to give Boruto the Byakugan, an eye technique which he would inherit from his mother Hinata Hyuga. However, the author forgot about it and instead gave him an unknown eye technique (it allows him to see chakra, an energy source within ninjas to perform jutsu) which is often shown on Boruto’s right eye.^[11] During July 2017, one of the animators from Boruto: Naruto Next Generations revealed Boruto’s eye is called Jōgan (浄眼, lit. «Pure Eye») and that its powers are related to the Byakugan and Naruto’s ability to sense negative emotions. However, the animator refrained from explaining more about since the Jōgan would be explained later in the series.^[12]

In the first few pages of the first chapter Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, an encounter between an older teenage Boruto against another one named Kawaki was briefly shown as a flashforward.^[13] The purpose was to attract more fans so they could look forward to the battle as it has a chaotic state to it.^[3] The battle against Kawaki was shown instead in the first chapter rather than Sasuke’s one against Kinshiki Otsutsuki from the Boruto film to generate a different impact within the fans despite sharing the same storyline. Boruto’s teenage design was first illustrated in little time. As a result, Mikio Ikemoto stated that once Boruto reached this moment, the older protagonist’s design might change.^[9] As the story in the manga progresses, Boruto’s facial expressions change when interacting with other character; with the friendly Tento, Boruto’s eyes are shown bigger due to the portrayal of Boruto’s childish personality. However, upon meeting Kawaki, Boruto’s eyes are illustrated smaller due to the author’s intent to show a more rebellious take on Boruto.^[8]

Due to the staff of the Naruto anime referring to Naruto and Sasuke as «legendary characters», anime developers Pierrot aim to carefully portray Boruto and his friends, the «new generation», as the new protagonists. They also seek to have them developed as the previous generation.^[14] However, Kishimoto is concerned about how Boruto and his friends could reach Naruto and Sasuke’s strength as he finds it repetitive.^[15] Ikemoto stated that Boruto’s look is predetermined by the storyline so the author instead could not draw the character on his own completely. However, the scene from the 9th chapter where Boruto creates a Rasengan with his father left a big impression on him, believing it was important for the storyline.^[8]

Voice actors

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In the Japanese version, he was voiced by Kokoro Kikuchi in The Last as a toddler; for the Boruto film and anime, he is voiced by Yūko Sanpei.^[16][17][18] Sanpei has been a fan of the Naruto manga series ever since she was young. While identifying herself with Naruto Uzumaki’s character, the actress noted the bond between her and Naruto became stronger when learning she would voice her son. As a result, once learning she got the role for Boruto’s character, Sanpei bought the entire Naruto manga series despite already having it to prepare for the Boruto film.^[19] Sanpei was thankful for being offered this position and joked about how Junko Takeuchi became a «father» as her voice role was Naruto. Initially, Sanpei recalls having difficulties voicing Boruto; when she received her script for the film, she began to understand Boruto’s concept as the boy who loves his father dearly, which helped her voice the character better.^[20] Please with the film Boruto, Sanpei asked Kishimoto to make another one which resulted in Kishimoto asking her to let him rest for another one.^[21]

In the English version, he was voiced by Maile Flanagan in The Last: Naruto the Movie film as a toddler and Amanda C. Miller in the Boruto film as a teenager. Boruto is the first main character Miller has ever voiced. While enjoying the work she does as Boruto’s English voice, she stated she felt stress about it due to how important her character is considering his role in the story. Miller and the other Boruto English voice actors felt honored to play the characters based on how large the franchise is.^[22] Flanagan and Miller found the two family members similar in nature despite having different backgrounds.^[23]

Appearances

First appearing in Naruto‘s finale, Boruto is a child who attends Konoha’s ninja academy, inheriting his paternal father’s
«Believe it!» (だってばさ dattebasa) verbal tic. and often takes care of his sister, Himawari Uzumaki. Like Naruto, Boruto commits mischief to get attention, but for different reasons. Due to his father becoming the Hokage (the leader of Konoha), he does not spend any time with him as he used to.^[24] He makes a brief appearance in Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, where he gives a meal to his comrade Sarada Uchiha to pass on to his father; she becomes motivated to become the Hokage after the day she had.^[25]

While the movie and manga open to Boruto after his graduation from the Ninja Academy, the anime adaptation shows him when still attended the school. Boruto’s Hyuga lineage allowed him to manifest an «Eye Technique» that allows him to fully use his Gentle Fist fighting style while also seeing people’s contaminated chakra.^[26] This enables him to solve the mystery of a «Ghost» corrupting fellow villagers alongside his friends and older ninjas to find the culprit. Boruto and his friends take a trip to the village of Kirigakure, befriending the young ninja Kagura Karatachi while stopping a coup by those wanting to revive their village’s horrific Blood Mist traditions.^[27] Boruto later graduates and forms the new «Team 7» alongside Sarada and Mitsuki under the leadership of Konohamaru Sarutobi.^[28][29] Together they start performing multiple ninja missions.^[30][31] He is also present in two original video animations where he indirected caused his father to be knocked out after accidentally breaking Himawari’s doll and another one where Team Konohamaru is sent to stop an apparent thief.^[32]

In the 2015 film Boruto: Naruto the Movie, and its retellings, Boruto joins the Chunin examinations while gradually becoming frustrated by Naruto putting the village ahead of their family.^[33] Boruto ends up meeting his father’s best friend and rival, Sarada’s father Sasuke Uchiha, and managed to become his apprentice after learning to use the Rasengan while accidentally creating new variation of it. But when the exams commence, Boruto cheats causing his disqualification. As this happens, Naruto is captured by Momoshiki Otsutsuki while protecting their village from the alien’s attack. Boruto realizes the error of his ways and joins Sasuke and the Kage to save Naruto. With the help of Naruto and Sasuke, Boruto defeats the enemy Momoshiki with his Rasengan. Although he resented the Hokage position, Boruto becomes resolute to become strong to protect his village’s leader in the same way as Sasuke and entrusts Sarada to be a future Hokage instead of himself.^[33] Boruto also reprises his role in the novel adaptation of the movie,^[34] as well as part of an omake from the manga Sasuke Uchiha’s Sharingan Legend where he trains with the title character.^[35] But as revealed in the manga Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Boruto was branded by a dying Momoshiki with a «seal» in his right hand known as
«Karma» (楔 Kāma).^[36]

In the manga, after the Momoshiki fight, Boruto becomes a bodyguard to the Fire Feudal Lord‘s son Tentō Madoka, befriending the boy while teaching him ninjutsu.^[37][38][39] Boruto later learns the existence of a group of ninja known as the Kara while he and his team meet a former Kara member named Kawaki, who becomes his enemy as revealed in the series opening scene where the two are older and Boruto can consciously control his «Eye Technique».^[13] As Boruto befriends Kawaki, the two learn of Kara who wish to take them as both possess the Karma. During a fight against a criminal named Boro, Boruto’s Karma causes him to be possessed by Momoshiki who is seaking to take over his body through the Karma.^[40]

Outside manga and anime, Boruto also appears in the fighting game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, first only in the ending and playable in the expansion pack Road to Boruto.^[41] Following Momoshiki’s defeat, Boruto can fight against Naruto. Although Boruto loses, his father states he is proud of how much he developed his skills, pleasing Boruto.^[42] He appears in the video game Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker as a playable character,^[43] as well as Naruto x Boruto: Ninja Voltage.^[44] He is also featured in the Boruto light novels.^[45]

Reception

Critical reception to Boruto’s character has been generally mixed. Upon first seeing him Ramsey Isler from IGN found him too similar to his father.^[1] On the other hand, Andy Hanley from UK Anime Network said despite his similar design and actions to his father Naruto, Boruto is not like him and has a different personality. Amy McNulty from Anime News Network and Hanley enjoyed Boruto’s relationship with his father Naruto due to the differences in their childhoods and how that becomes the focus of the film Boruto: Naruto the Movie. McNulty also liked how Boruto develops as he became afraid of his father’s fate during an attack from the antagonist. She praised Amanda C. Miller’s role as Boruto’s English actor, but feeling the voice often sounded more feminine than his Japanese counterpart.^[46][47] Christian Chiok from Japanator enjoyed Boruto’s character development, his relationship with his father, and how heartwarming it becomes in the movie.^[48] Alexandria Hill from Otaku USA enjoyed Boruto’s fight against the film’s villain and his team-up with Naruto and Sasuke.^[49] Chris Zimmerman from DVD Talk noted how the writers fairly conceived Boruto’s poor relationship with his father and how it improves during the climax of the film.^[50] Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network praised how the writers manage to develop Boruto’s angst without coming across as «teen whining» and how Sasuke Uchiha decides to train him upon seeing his similarities with his father.^[51] Leroy Douresseaux liked how Boruto’s character has already started development by the second volume of the series.^[52] The misrelationship Boruto forms Kawaki’s was seen as a striking rivalry similar to the one his father had with Sasuke in the first series.^[53][54]

McNulty expressed joy in how the viewer of the Boruto anime gets to see Boruto’s days in the ninja academy which Naruto briefly showed and how Boruto does not have the same behavior as his father when being a child.^[55] While noting that Boruto has still to fight enemies possessed by «shadows» in the anime, Anime Now writer Sarah Nelkin found this more lighthearted than Naruto’s actions in the first series such as his final fight against Sasuke Uchiha where both became friends after nearly killing each other.^[56] Upon the build up of the anime’s first story arc, McNulty praised the fight between Boruto, Mitsuki and Sumire was praised for its animation with the reviewer also noting how Boruto inherited his father’s ways of seeing on the good parts of his enemies in order to avoid violence.^[57] Viz Media senior director Kevin Hamric referred to Boruto described his differences with his father such as his lack of desire to become the village’s leader and instead do other activities like playing video games. However, Hamric said he initially has the desire to surpass his father.^[58] Denki Kaminarimon’s voice actress, Chihiro Ikki, said she liked how Boruto protects Denki from bullies in the series’ beginning having once being bullied when she was younger. In regards to the flashforward with the destroyed village, Ikki said she had no idea what was going on but expects Denki will be in that future to aid the older Boruto to protect the ninja world from the antagonist threatening it.^[59]

While Boruto’s character development was met with praise, other critics felt otherwise. Richard Eisenbeis from Kotaku was critical to Boruto’s development, as he felt that his bond with his father at the end of the Boruto film was unthinkable and weak.^[60] Thais Valdivia from Hobby Consolas stated that while viewers of the film may initially dislike Boruto’s personality, his character arc helps to make him more appealing adding his fight alongside Naruto and Sasuke as one of the highlights.^[61] Chris Beveridge from the Fandom Post disliked the large focus between Naruto and Boruto’s relationship on the first chapter of the Boruto manga. Nevertheless, he enjoyed the foreshadow of an older Boruto on a fight against an unknown character.^[62] For the anime, Beveridge remarked Boruto’s characterization which he felt was superior to the one from the manga.^[63] Sam Stewart from IGN felt Boruto’s personality was «far less enthused» as the reviewer commented he found the character’s dislike toward his father misguided and finding types of stories too common in fiction.^[64] In a review from the manga, Nick Smith from ICv2 found Boruto as the weak part of the series due to his personality that contrasted the Naruto in the original Naruto series. He also said «The politicking within the power structure surrounding Naruto and Boruto becomes more interesting than Boruto himself» and as a result expected Boruto to change in upcoming chapters to make the series more appealing.^[65] However, Melina Dargis liked how Boruto realizes his father’s goals and joined Sasuke and the Kages in order to save Naruto. Additionally, Dargis noted Boruto’s early strained relationship with his father as well as his use of technology to fight might reflect on modern audiences who might understand his character more as a result.^[66] As the character developed, Stewart enjoyed Boruto due to his childish personality as he starts acting like a hero from an action film he just watched worrying his family in the process. Additionally, the reviewer liked how Boruto’s mysterious «Eye Technique» started making references to a previous Naruto film.^[67] While comparing Boruto’s traits to main characters often seen in other manga series, McNulty felt that Boruto’s growth across the anime series helped to make him more likable.^[68] Theatergoers for the Boruto film were given two different types of fans with one of them using Boruto and Naruto’s images.^[69] Boruto’s entire clothing is also being sold as merchandising.^[70]

See also

References

External links

• Boruto Uzumaki on IMDb

Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto
Media	Manga	Volumes (Part I • Part II, volumes 28–48 • Part II, volumes 49–72) • Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring •Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Anime	Naruto episodes (Season 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5) • Naruto: Shippuden episodes (Season 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21) • Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals episodes • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations episodes
Films	Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow • Legend of the Stone of Gelel • Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom • Naruto Shippuden the Movie • Bonds • The Will of Fire • The Lost Tower • Blood Prison • Road to Ninja • The Last • Boruto
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Эта статья — о персонажа. Об одноименной главе см. Боруто Удзумаки!!.

Боруто Удзумаки (яп. うずまき ボルト Удзумаки Боруто) — синоби из клана Удзумаки Конохагакурэ и потомком клана Хюга через мать. Первоначально беспечный в своих обязанностях в качестве члена команды Конохамару и возмущенный отцом и офисом Хокагэ, потому что у него не было времени для его семьи; В конце концов Боруто начинает уважать своего отца и его роль Хокагэ и клянется стать таким же, как его наставник Саскэ Утиха — поддержкой Хокагэ и деревни.

Прошлое

Боруто — сын Наруто Удзумаки и Хинаты Хюга. В один из зимних дней Наруто возвращается домой и его радостно встречают Боруто и Химавари. После этого семья идёт на улицу играть в снежки.^[2]

Спустя несколько лет Наруто должен был пойти на церемонию назначение его на пост Хокагэ. Боруто разбудил его, прыгнув ему на живот. После этого Хината ушла, а Наруто, Боруто и Химавари остались одни. Боруто и Химавари стали спорить друг с другом. Химавари хотела взять свою плюшевую игрушку, а брат не позволял ей этого сделать. В конце концов, Боруто случайно оторвал игрушке голову. Химавари так разозлилась, что пробудила свой бякуган. Отец хотел было вмешаться, но Химавари отправила его в нокаут. Увидев это, Боруто не на шутку перепугался и спрятался в шкафу от своей разгневанной сестры.^[3]

Личность

Боруто имеет как сходства, так и различия в характере со своим отцом. Из сходств можно отметить его буйность, невнимательность. У Боруто есть ключевая фраза, как у Наруто и Кусины: «даттэбаса» (яп. だってばさ). Из различий же можно отметить в первую очередь то, что у Боруто есть всё то, о чём Наруто мечтал в детстве. У него есть семья, куча друзей. Он очень талантлив и всё схватывает налету. Однако, из-за того, что он не добивается всего с трудом, как Наруто, он ведёт себя довольно надменно и самоуверенно. Он считает командную работу глупостью и пренебрегает ей во время заданий. Также можно отметить ещё и то, что он довольно-таки умён.^[1] Но, несмотря на все недостатки, он является довольно добрым ребёнком с чистым сердцем. Этим он тоже похож на своего отца и маму.

Во время разговора Саскэ и Наруто, Утиха сказал, что Боруто вылитый Наруто в детстве, однако сам Наруто категорически был с этим не согласен и утверждал, что Боруто больше похож на Саскэ в детстве.

У Боруто и Наруто отношения стали напряжёнными в тот момент, когда Наруто стал Хокагэ. Боруто не хватало внимания отца, а тот в свою очередь не мог разорваться между семьёй и должностью хокагэ. Однако хоть Боруто и злится на отца, всё же он его любит, ведь радуется тем моментам, когда они могли побыть вместе. Боруто, как и его отец, совершает шалости, чтобы на него обратили внимание. Точно так же, как и Наруто в своё время, Боруто изрисовал монумент Хокагэ, чтобы на него обратили внимание.

После сражения с Момосики, отношения между Наруто и Боруто налаживаются. Боруто начинает испытывать уважение к своему отцу, пересматривает свои взгляды на жизнь, в частности то, что порой какой-либо цели нужно добиваться потом и кровью, а не лёгкими путями. Плюс ко всему, он начинает испытывать уважение к товарищам и командной работе.

Внешность

Боруто является практически идентичной копией своего отца Наруто. У него длинные, светлые, лохматые волосы и большие голубые глаза. В отличие от Наруто, у него волнистые волосы, которые бликов на боках и спине, и ахогэ, который напоминает стебель листа. Лицо у него круглое, как у матери, а на щеках — по две полоски, которые он унаследовал от своего отца.

В Последний: Наруто фильм, костюм Боруто слева на груди украшен красным символом огня (таким же, какой был когда-то на одежде Хинаты). Как у многих синоби Конохи, куртка также имеет красный водоворот гребня Удзумаки на спине; на брюках по бокам нашиты красные полоски. Наряд дополняют белые сандалии.

В эпилоге, Боруто одет в чёрно-красный костюм, состоящий из штанов и рубашки. Под рубашкой он носит белую майку. На обратной стороне куртки изображен необычный символ. На шее у него — ожерелье с болтом, на ногах — сандалии. В последующей иллюстрации, Боруто носить стильную рубашку с образным вырезом и белые сандалии. В Наруто Гайдэн: Седьмой Хокагэ и Алая Весна, он носит стильный и длинный топик, сверху большую спортивную куртку также сандалии синоби. В Боруто: Наруто фильм, он чёрный протектор Конохи на лбу. Во время миссии по спасению своего отца, Боруто одевает костюм Наруто, который тот носил в первой части, на лбу носит поцарапанный протектор Конохи, принадлежащий Саскэ.

Способности

Боруто является вундеркиндом, а также считается элитным Гэнином.^[4] Мицуки считает, что его становление Хокагэ неизбежно в будущем. Когда его отец тренировался с ним, он на мгновение забыл, что сражается со студентом Академии и хотел биться в полную силу.^[5] Утиха Саскэ также признал потенциал в Боруто, отчего и согласился взять его в ученики (убедиться в его потенциале вы можете тут). В свои юные годы Боруто нанёс поражение Момосики. Сильными сторонами Боруто являются ловкость и умение биться в ближнем бою без оружия и Ниндзюцу.^[6]

Ниндзюцу

Боруто проявил способность использовать высокого рейтинга ниндзюцу, несмотря на то, что всего лишь гэнин. Он показал компетентность в использовании Техники Теневого Клонирование, благодаря которой он умело меняется местами с клоном. Он обучился у своего сэнсэя техникой его деда Расэнганом, хотя при его использовании, размер Расэнгана меньше, чем стандартный размер, как у его отца в детстве. Он также, видимо, имеет некоторые навыки в сюрикэндзюцу.

Как и его мать, Боруто проявляет сходство со Стихией Молнии в отличие от своего отца, обладающего Стихией Ветра. Он начинает обучение под руководством Саскэ Утиха из-за его мастерства той же стихии чакры, последний научил его техникой Тидори.^[7] В отличие от своих предшественников, Боруто способен бросать Расенган с помощью природы чакры, применяя Стихию Ветра, и давая ему исчезнуть середине полета. В знак своего блудных способностей, несмотря на то, что новый гэнин Боруто научился использовать Стихию Ветра, Молнии, и к тому времени во время Экзамена Тюнина, он научился применять Стихию Воды.

Додзюцу

Боруто продемонстрировал способность подсознательно активировать додзюцу в правом глазу, без признаков по внешнему виду с затемненной склерой. Это даёт ему способность обнаруживать вещи, обычно невидимые нормальным глазом. Несколько лет спустя ему показали возможность активировать его по желанию, наряду с черными отметинами на его правой руке и лице.^[8]

Боруто смог пообщаться с духом Момосики. Как объяснил Момосики, это было из-за того, что он обладал кровью владельца бякугана.

Чакра

Как представитель клана Удзумаки, Боруто обладает уникальной чакрой, он способен создать четырех теневых клонов в битве, до того как прошел полное обучение в Академии. Даже после того, как большая часть его чакры поглощена, он все еще сохраняет достаточную силу для эффективной борьбы и создания нескольких клонов.^[9]

Интеллект

Эпилог

Академия

В день, когда в Конохе должен пройти Собрание пяти Кагэ, Боруто приглашает своих одноклассников посмотреть на свою новую выходку, однако никто из них не приходит. Дабы завоевать внимание вечно занятого отца, Боруто изрисовывает монумент Хокагэ. Вскоре появляется и сам Наруто и говорит своему сыну, что каждый житель Конохи — член его семьи, из-за чего он не может всё своё время проводить только с сыном. Наруто приободряет Боруто словами, что он такой же Ниндзя как и он сам. Затем Боруто сталкивается с возмущённым Конохамару.

Пост-академия

Наруто Гайдэн: Седьмой Хокагэ и алый месяц весны

На занятиях, Боруто узнает, что все ученики будут проходить выпускные экзамены. После занятии Боруто снова разрисовывает каменный портрет Хокагэ его отца, и прячется от теневых клонов Наруто. В этот момент он встретив Сараду не выдавать его, и та не выдает его Наруто, но игру прерывает Сикамару Нара с сыном, который ловит парня теневой техникой.

Позже, Боруто бежит передать от матери обед отцу, но тот уже покинул деревню. Раздраженный этим, Боруто решает вернуть обед маме, но появляется Сарада с Тётё, которая предлагает, позволить им передать его обед Хокагэ. Боруто в начале отказывается, посчитав что это не её дело, но Сарада настаивает, так как обед для его отца, приготовил дорогой ему человек. Заметив, как это важно для Сарады, не спрашивая почему, Боруто разрешает ей передать обед отцу.

Когда Сарада возвращается в Коноху, Боруто благодарит её за помощь, та, в свою очередь, благодарит его за то, что благодаря нему она наконец получила цель в жизни. Новость, что Сарада хочет стать Хокагэ вызывает у него неприязнь.

Противостояние Момосики

Боруто, вырастая и дальше сердиться на своего отца из-за его разделение внимание между семьей и деревни, от чего он желает стать учеником Саскэ Утиха, чтобы стать взрослым ниндзя в надежде превзойти своего отца.

Пост-Противостояние Момосики

Видение будущего

В других медиа

Видео игры

Боруто Удзумаки является игровым персонажем в следующих видеоиграх:

• Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
• Naruto: Shinobi Collection
• Naruto: Shinobi Collection Shippū Ranbu

Интересные факты

• Боруто (яп. ボルト) — японское произношение английского слова «болт», что ссылается на ожерелье с болтом за шее Боруто. Его имя также является отсылкой к Нэдзи, дядю Боруто, чьё имя означает «винт» (яп. 捻子).
• В Наруто: Последний фильм глаза Боруто имеют оттенок лаванды, в то время как в манге и последующих экранизациях они голубые.
• Как и у Химавари, волосы Боруто напоминают форму листа.
• Масаси Кисимото заявил, что сначала хотел наделить Боруто и Химавари бякуганом в 700 главе, однако забыл это сделать.
• Боруто левша.
• Боруто ищет внимания, он похож на Конохамару Сарутоби, когда тот был впервые показан, имея родственников в положении Хокагэ также оказало негативное влияние на Конохамару так как ему надоело называются «почетным внуком».

Цитаты

• [Сикадаю] Сегодня я покажу вам удивительный розыгрыш! Кто со мной?
• [Сараде] Пф-ф… «Хокагэ»… это отстой.^[5]
• [Наруто] Кому нужны родители если им нет дела до вас?^[10]
• [Саскэ] Я хочу быть твоим учеником! Я хочу победить своего отца!^[10]

Примечания