Boruto: Two Blue After such a long wait, fans were undoubtedly thrilled to read one of their favorite series again when Vortex finally released its first chapter earlier today. In the past, Boruto took a break to get ready for the story’s second installment.
Although it was eventually confirmed that Part 2 of Boruto will be a completely separate series, fans first thought that Boruto: Naruto Next Generations would continue with chapter 81. A lot has changed in the ninja world in the three years since the start of the current series.
Since Naruto Uzumaki, the world’s savior, is no longer alive, Konoha was undoubtedly unstable. It was anticipated that Konoha will name a new Hokage to bring the situation under control. Fans learned that Shikamaru was appointed the eighth Hokage in chapter one of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.
The Seventh Hokage’s Death
After the main tale ended, Naruto Uzumaki became the Seventh Hokage of Konoha, and he is undoubtedly the most recognizable character in the entire series, including Boruto. From the start of his ninja career, he wanted to become Hokage, and he succeeded later in the series when he gained the respect of everyone in his vicinity.
During the 4th Great Ninja War, Naruto became a hero and prevented the annihilation of the entire world. Following the conflict, Kakashi took over as the village’s Sixth Hokage, and a few years later, Naruto Uzumaki did the same.
Naruto is portrayed as the Hokage during the Boruto era, and it seems like he doesn’t particularly love his life in that capacity. Nevertheless, supporters were able to witness Naruto fulfill his ambition. The Otsutsuki Clan’s presence in the narrative marked a significant shift.
Now, Naruto Uzumaki had to battle much more formidable foes, and to make matters worse, the writers chose to deprive him of his position so that Boruto Uzumaki could take center stage. Kawaki took away Naruto’s greatest source of power, Kurama, and then sealed him away in a completely different dimension.
Additionally, Ada’s use of the ability of Omnipotence led the world to believe that Kawaki was Naruto’s true-born son and that Boruto Uzumaki was the murderer of the Seventh Hokage. In the end, Boruto left the community because their lives had practically changed locations.
The 8th Hokage Of Konoha
The world was alerted to Naruto Uzumaki’s passing as soon as Omnipotence went into effect. The world assumes that Naruto is dead and that Boruto Uzumaki killed him, despite the fact that he is safe and alive inside the Daikokuten reality.
Perhaps the world also views Sasuke Uchiha as a traitor because he and Boruto managed to flee the town. Under normal circumstances, Sasuke would have been appointed the town’s Hokage; but, when Sasuke also departed the village, Konoha’s situation took a very odd turn. Since the Seventh Hokage was now dead, they felt that the 8th Hokage was necessary.
There are numerous characters who could have effectively performed this job. Sakura Haruno is a figure that would have been ideal for the position of 8th Hokage, to start. Long ago, Tsunade, her mentor, performed exceptionally effectively in this role.
Sakura had no excuse for not being the Hokage. Kakashi was undoubtedly an alternative, even if Sakura was not prepared to assume such a role. Since Kakashi is still relatively young, he may have served in this capacity for a few years until a younger person—like Konohamaru—became deserving of the title. Ironically, Shikamaru was chosen by the village as the 8th Hokage.
The Reason Shikamaru Became the Eighth Hokage
Although Shikamaru’s appointment as the eighth Hokage has no clear explanation, there are several advantages to him holding this role. For starters, Konoha is in dire need of Shikamaru, who is among the village’s sharpest residents.
His advise was initially ignored because Naruto had his own methods, even though he was initially functioning as advisor. He can better defend the village as the Hokage. Indeed, even Asuma thought Shikamaru would be an excellent Hokage, and that is exactly what has happened.
Shikamaru’s exceptional balance as a ninja is another factor that could have led to his appointment as the eighth Hokage. Even though he isn’t the strongest, he has demonstrated in the past that foes can be defeated without strength.
With all the strength at his disposal, Shikamaru can solve problems much more effectively, and maybe that’s why the creators made this choice. It’s also likely that all of the other applicants for the Hokage post were either uninterested or had other obligations.
For example, assuming the position of Hokage would require Sakura to relinquish her position as head of Konoha’s medical team. In a similar vein, Kakashi is retired and may not have want to assume the role of Hokage once more.
Shikamaru was compelled to take up the job of the 8th Hokage because Konohamaru doesn’t seem prepared in any way to serve in this capacity.
What Naruto’s Future Holds?
Fans believe that Naruto Uzumaki is still alive. Numerous characters in the Naruto universe are also aware of this secret. But to the Konoha residents, Naruto Uzumaki is no longer alive. This presents a significant issue for the series’ future.
Naruto Uzumaki will return at some moment. He cannot be permanently imprisoned in the pocket dimension by Kawaki. Naruto Uzumaki will probably be released and allowed to return to the village once Boruto and Kawaki have reached a settlement.
When that happens, supporters will encounter an odd dilemma: Shikamaru will have replaced Naruto in his ideal role. Naruto won’t be able to take on this role again with an eighth hokage. This implies that Naruto must either become a ninja in retirement or adopt a role akin to Sasuke’s for the remainder of his life.
Although this initially appears to be unproductive, Naruto Uzumaki’s character may actually gain from it. He will be permitted to spend more time with his family, to start. His relationship with his family was severely damaged by the responsibilities of becoming Hokage.
Naruto will have more time to spend with his family now that Shikamaru is the Hokage. Additionally, this will enable Naruto to further develop his skills. Naruto was definitely rusty after spending so much time in the Hokage’s office, and Kurama once made a comment about it.
Naruto must go back to training in the battlefield. Given that he is no longer the superhuman that he once was, this is more true than it has ever been. Maybe Shikamaru’s appointment as the eighth Hokage wasn’t all that horrible after all.
Are you excited to see what happens in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex? With Shikamaru as the 8th Hokage, stay tuned for further information about the ninja world and Konoha’s future. To stay up to date, visit our website for the most recent analysis, chapter summaries, and fan theories of your loved Anime!