Why Naruto and Sasuke Aren’t Done Yet, and the Truth Behind Jura’s Motives
Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 25
As Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 25 approaches, two popular yet, in my view, fundamentally flawed ideas are circulating within the fandom.
The first is the belief that Ikemoto has deliberately and permanently removed Naruto and Sasuke from the story to make way for the new generation. According to this theory, their weakening, sealing, and even transformation into a tree are narrative signals telling fans: “Their time is over — accept it.”
The second, more recent idea suggests that Jura, the new antagonist, is on a philosophical quest to understand the concept of love by absorbing Naruto Uzumaki — the man who carries the chakra of all the Tailed Beasts.
Both interpretations, while seemingly logical, miss the deeper narrative patterns laid down long ago by Kishimoto. What’s happening isn’t the quiet retirement of legends — it’s a reforging. A narrative setup for their inevitable return in a completely new, evolved form.
The Myth of the “Written-Off Legends”
Many fans argue that Naruto and Sasuke were “nerfed” so Boruto’s generation could shine. Naruto’s loss of Kurama through Baryon Mode and Sasuke’s loss of the Rinnegan are seen as final blows to their relevance. Sealing Naruto and Hinata in the Daikokuten dimension and turning Sasuke into a tree are viewed as the logical conclusion of this power reduction.
But this interpretation overlooks a core principle of shōnen storytelling — and of Naruto’s legacy in particular: growth through overcoming adversity. These plot beats aren’t about removing the old heroes; they’re about creating conditions where the new generation must grow independently before reuniting with their mentors for a final, united battle.
Sasuke Uchiha: Preparing for Evolution
Some believe that even if Sasuke is rescued, he’ll remain crippled without his Rinnegan and left arm. However, this ignores key details.
Hidari, Sasuke’s clone, was born from chakra drained directly from Sasuke — a derivative built on Uchiha DNA. The Shinju root that healed Jura and Hidari is pure concentrated life energy and information. If Boruto can reclaim Hidari’s “core” — a condensed blueprint of Sasuke’s chakra and abilities — it could restore what was stolen, potentially even the Rinnegan.
And if turning into a tree connects Sasuke to the Ten-Tails’ root system, it might act as a catalyst for an entirely new dōjutsu. The Uchiha have historically unlocked new powers under extreme conditions, and there are few situations more extreme than becoming prey to a planetary monster.
Finally, the claim that Sasuke wouldn’t accept scientific enhancements is weak. He has always been pragmatic when it comes to protecting those he cares about, and in Boruto his priorities are redemption and protection, not pride. If technology or Hashirama-cell-based prosthetics could help him defend Sarada and the world, he would take them without hesitation.
Naruto Uzumaki: The Calm Before the Storm
Naruto’s sealing in the timeless Daikokuten dimension isn’t a dismissal — it’s an opportunity. In that stasis, he isn’t aging, weakening, or starving. It’s the perfect environment for reflection and potential training.
The reappearance of Kurama through Himawari is more than fan service; it’s a strategic repositioning. When Naruto returns, he could form a triple bond with Himawari and Kurama, enabling powerful chakra resonance and coordinated abilities.
Alternatively, the timeless environment could allow him to master a perfected, possibly “Divine” Sage Mode — a form independent of a Tailed Beast, forged entirely from his own skill and colossal chakra reserves. This would honor Kurama’s sacrifice while reaffirming that Naruto’s true power comes from within.
Jura’s Real Motives: Hunger, Not Philosophy
The theory that Jura seeks Naruto to “understand love” romanticizes a fundamentally predatory character. Jura’s talk of love is likely his clumsy way of labeling an instinct he doesn’t truly understand. As detailed in the Chapter 24 spoilers breakdown, this misinterpretation of love is clarified in full.
In reality, Jura is the will of the Ten-Tails — a being whose sole purpose is to become the God Tree and consume all life. The Sage of Six Paths split the original Ten-Tails into the Tailed Beasts, and Naruto became the living vessel where all their chakra converged.
Jura isn’t on a philosophical quest; he’s hunting for the missing pieces of himself — the Bijuu chakra embedded in Naruto. This is not about understanding emotions. It’s about completing himself, driven by a primal, predator’s instinct.
The Ten-Tails in Boruto: A New Evolution
The current Ten-Tails isn’t a clone of the one from the Fourth Great Ninja War. As Amado explained, Isshiki brought a Ten-Tails sapling meant to grow into a God Tree. This version evolved abnormally, splitting into avatars without becoming a God Tree first. The result is something more dangerous and unpredictable than before. Earlier analysis in Breaking Omnipotence theory (Chapter 15) also explored this anomalous evolution.
The Ten-Tails instinctively recognizes the chakra of its “children” — the Tailed Beasts — within Naruto. This beacon draws Jura not because of shared memories or love, but because Naruto carries what Jura needs to be whole.
Final Verdict
Theories about Naruto and Sasuke’s permanent sidelining underestimate the narrative. Their absence is temporary and purposeful, setting the stage for both the growth of the new generation and the evolution of the veterans themselves. When they return, it won’t be as weakened relics, but as reborn legends with powers tailored to face the Shinju threat. This echoes Kawaki’s rapid growth in power revealed in Chapter 23.
Meanwhile, Jura is not a misunderstood seeker of love. He’s a primal predator aiming to reclaim his lost essence, making him one of the most dangerous threats the shinobi world has faced.
Boruto’s story is building toward a climax where two generations — Boruto, Sarada, Kawaki, and the rest, alongside a revitalized Naruto and Sasuke — must unite to face a danger no single era could handle alone.
That’s the real “passing of the torch”: not giving it away, but carrying it together into the final battle.