This article contains spoilers from the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex series.
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Boruto: Two Blue Vortexcontinues with great intensity and fans are eagerly waiting for the story to hit the next level when the fight betweenBoruto Uzumaki and Kawakifinally breaks out. More than that, however, fans have been waiting for the return of Naruto Uzumaki, the protagonist of the series, for quite a while now.
Naruto was sealed away inBoruto: Naruto Next Generationstowards the very end, and since then, fans have eagerly been waiting for his return. Now,Borutoseems to have given fans another look at Naruto Uzumaki in Two Blue Vortex.
Naruto Uzumaki’s Fate In Two Blue Vortex
Naruto Uzumaki was always one of the characters who fans were too sure would survive Boruto. Right from the beginning of the story, there were death flags all over the character, and with time, it became clear that Naruto Uzumaki needed to be cut out of the story in one way or another. Thankfully, the author didn’t go ahead and kill the character, but instead, decided to only temporarily remove him from the plot.
I will send you to the same place I sent the Seventh. — Kawaki to Boruto
This happened thanks to Kawaki, who, in order to protect Naruto, decided to seal him away so that he could deal with those who would do him harm, including his own son, Boruto Uzumaki. After sealing away Naruto Uzumaki, Kawaki was able to change the course of the world thanks to Eida’s Omnipotence. Because of this jutsu, Boruto Uzumaki was made the perpetrator, while Kawaki was considered by the whole world to be the son of Naruto Uzumaki.
Naruto Makes An Appearance In Two Blue Vortex Chapter 21
Naruto Uzumaki’s Importance To Sarada Is Highlighted
Naruto Uzumaki is one of the characters that fans are desperately waiting to get a better look at in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. But, fans knowthat the Seventh Hokagewon’t return properly until much later in the story. In fact, it can be assumed that even when Boruto Uzumaki and Kawaki fight in Konoha, Naruto Uzumaki is still sealed away, which means his return isn’t imminent at all.
Being Hokage means that all the people in the village are my family. — Naruto in TBV Chapter 21
That said, Naruto doesn’t have to return from Daikokuten to make an appearance in the story. In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 21, Naruto Uzumaki finally madean appearance as Sarada Uchiha Reawakened her Mangekyo Sharingan. He was there to highlight the importance of the goal of becoming the Hokage and it was truly fascinating for the fans to witness their favorite character once again. Naruto was teaching Sarada what it meant to be Hokage, and at the same time, how he treats the whole village as his family.
When Will Naruto Uzumaki Be Free?
A Return Isn’t Imminent Right Now
While Naruto Uzumaki made a brief appearance inBoruto: Two Blue Vortexchapter 21, fans know that he isn’t anywhere close to returning to the story right now. Naruto Uzumaki will likely stay sealed away until much later in the story. The Shinju must all be dealt with first, and then, when Kawaki and Boruto Uzumaki fight it out, Naruto Uzumaki can finally make his return.
It is unclear if the story will continue afterthe fated battle of Boruto Uzumaki and Kawaki, but if it does, fans would absolutely love to see Naruto Uzumaki get heavily involved in the plot once again. Of course, whether or not that’ll happen also depends on the author of the story.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 22 is set for its official release on July 13, 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.
