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Boruto: Two Blue Vortexhas barely given Naruto Uzumaki any big moments so far, and that’s quite understandable, given that he’s sealed away. At the beginning of theBorutoseries, fans got a prologue that confused them quite a bit. The story outright told them that Naruto Uzumaki wasn’t around anymore. In fact, some even started assuming that Naruto Uzumaki was dead.
While the Seventh Hokage is confirmed to be alive, fans now know that he’s been sealed away by his own adoptive son, Kawaki. This happened towards the end of the first part of Boruto, and since then, fans have been waiting for his return. The fact is, Kishimoto has already confirmed when Naruto Uzumaki will return, and it doesn’t sound like good news for the fans.
Naruto Uzumaki Won’t Return Before Boruto Vs Kawaki
Fans know for a fact thatNaruto Uzumaki is one of the most important charactersin the world ofBoruto, but his role will, unfortunately, not be large in Boruto Part 2. While he was heavily involved in all combat in the first part of the Boruto series, now is the time for the next generation to take the stage. For Naruto, things don’t look too good. He lost the power of Kurama in the fight against Isshiki, and later, was sealed by Kawaki.
I will send you to the same place I sent Lord Seventh, Boruto. — Kawaki
Naruto Uzumaki remains sealed even now, and the author has already made it clear that he will stay sealed for a while. When Boruto Uzumaki and Kawaki fight, it is made immediately clear to the fans that Naruto remains sealed still. In fact, Kawaki even threatens Boruto Uzumaki with the same sealing.
Boruto Vs Kawaki Won’t Happen Anytime Soon
There Are Many Foes To Tackle Still
Quite clearly,Naruto Uzumaki will only return when Kawaki and Boruto fightand their battle wraps up. But, the problem is that Kishimoto has already laid out the plan for the upcoming battles of the Boruto series. For now, it is the Shinju who will play a big role in the story. After that, it seems Amado’s daughter, Akebi Otsutsuki will be the main antagonist. It is only after that that a window for Boruto Vs Kawaki opens up. But, even then, all these enemies won’t go down in less than 20 chapters. In other words, Naruto Uzumaki won’t be returning for years.
Please give your Karma to my daughter Akebi. That is all I ask. — Amado
Fans shouldn’t expect him to come back anytime soon, at least not for the next 2 years or so.
Naruto’s Return Could Happen At The Very End
WhileNaruto Uzumaki’s return can happen around 2 years later, fans also need to keep in mind that it is possible that it won’t happen until the very end. While fans know that Kawaki Vs Boruto won’t happen anytime soon, at least not for two years, what they don’t know is how far into the future it will happen. It can also happen after 5 years, or at the very end of the story, which should be around 6-7 years away. In that case, Naruto fans will have to endure quite a bit.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 23 is set for its official release on July 17, 2025. The release time of the chapter is 10 AM EST/ 3 PM UTC. As always, fans can read the chapter officially for free on theManga Plusand the Shonen Jump apps.
