Why Boruto is More Like Sasuke Than Naruto: Kishimoto’s Revelation

Discover why Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto believes Boruto resembles Sasuke Uchiha more than his father, Naruto. Get insights from the recent Paris event and learn about the intriguing parallels between Boruto and Sasuke.

By Tanishka Sharma Aug 30, 2024, 11:13 IST

Mikio Ikemoto explained that Boruto goes to great lengths to impress his mentor, Sasuke. In the manga Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, it’s clear that the Uchiha clan supports Boruto, despite the Hidden Leaf Village’s belief that he was responsible for his parents' deaths. Boruto’s goal is to reconcile with his adoptive brother, Kawaki, who has caused significant turmoil.

Training and Attire Similarities

Ikemoto highlighted that Boruto trains with Sasuke while he is away from Konoha, aiming to emulate him as a shinobi. Boruto even wears attire similar to Sasuke’s to impress Sarada’s father. Both Boruto and Sasuke have had to leave the Hidden Leaf Village due to various circumstances, and both characters prefer isolation due to their pasts and strained relationships with their brothers—Kawaki for Boruto and Itachi for Sasuke.

Boruto’s Journey and Sasuke’s Trouble

Sasuke’s current struggles in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex involve the Divine Trees, and Boruto is determined to help his mentor. Kishimoto also mentioned that he plans to start a new manga series soon, though no further details were provided.

What’s Next for Boruto and Sasuke?

With Studio Pierrot working on new episodes depicting Naruto’s younger days, fans are eager to see when Boruto and Sasuke will return. It remains to be seen if Boruto will forgive Kawaki, but as the Hokage’s son, reconciliation seems likely. Stay tuned for more updates from the Naruto franchise!