Naruto still strongest ninja in Boruto, says creator
In the world of Boruto, the sequel to the famous ninja anime Naruto, new heroes like
Boruto
and Sarada are rising with powerful abilities. But despite their growth, the original hero, Naruto
Uzumaki
, still holds the title of the strongest even years later. Here's what the creator says, and how the new generation compares.
Boruto Sarada show new powers in two blue vortex
In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, the story jumps forward after a timeskip. Boruto Uzumaki returns with powerful new abilities. He trained with Sasuke Uchiha, then learned more advanced jutsu from Kashin Koji. With
Karma
from Momoshiki and his own technique called Uzuhiko, Boruto is now strong enough to fight giant enemies like the Shinju clones.
Sarada Uchiha
also gained a new form of power. She awakened her Mangekyo Sharingan and revealed a move called Ohirume. This lets her create black holes and control gravity, crushing enemies in just one attack. Her fight against Ryu showed that she is now one of the strongest young ninjas.
Naruto's baryon mode still most powerful in series
Even with Boruto and Sarada's growth, they still haven't passed
Naruto
Uzumaki. His Baryon Mode, used in his fight against Isshiki Otsutsuki, is the most powerful form seen in the series. It gave Naruto strength beyond any ninja, even the Otsutsuki clan.
Sasuke confirmed that Naruto's power in that moment was the highest ever recorded. However,
Baryon Mode
came at a cost. Naruto lost Kurama, the Nine Tails, after using it, and he can't use this mode again.
Still, that short fight proved Naruto's unmatched strength and no one has topped it yet.
Can Boruto or Sarada surpass Naruto one day?
Right now, Naruto is still the
strongest ninja
. But Boruto and Sarada are getting closer. Sarada aims to become Hokage, just like Naruto, while Boruto protects the world in his own way like Sasuke once did.
If Naruto returns from Daikokuten with new power, he may raise the bar even higher. Until then, fans are watching to see if the new generation can one day beat his record.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 22 releases on May 20, 2025, at 10 AM EST / 3 PM UTC. You can read it for free on the
MANGA Plus
and Shonen Jump apps.
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