Naruto’s spin-off sequel Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has been going on for quite some time now, and although initially it got a rough start and criticism from fans, it has managed to catch up to the expectations of the fans to some extent. It is both a spin-off and a sequel to Kishimoto’s Naruto, following the exploits of Naruto’s son, Boruto Uzumaki, and his ninja team. Boruto arose from Shueisha’s proposition to Kishimoto to create a Naruto sequel. The anime series has received appreciation for its usage of both new and returning characters, while the manga’s narrative was observed to be more serious because it focused more on the protagonist.
Fans often compared the series to its predecessor Naruto and were often left disappointed because of varied reasons. But now it seems that Boruto may surpass Naruto in terms of pulling a better time skip than Naruto.
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Boruto’s Time Skip is Different than Naruto’s
The time skip in Boruto brings in a new era for the series, much like the original Naruto time skip did in Part II. Time skips can be a contentious element in any medium, especially if viewers believe they are not done correctly. However, while both time skips represent a significant shift in their respective plots, they have significant variations. In both time jumps the characters take an extended absence to train for an enemy who is either present or on the way. They become tremendously stronger and learn new abilities during these training sessions. However, Boruto’s growth during the time skip is reportedly faster than Naruto’s.
Naruto’s time skip focused on him not only learning about himself but also his jinchuriki, while Boruto’s time skip focused more on him growing stronger to face the enemy. Boruto’s time skip may hold some differences from that of his father’s, and this has led fans to believe that maybe Boruto’s time skip is better than Naruto’s.
Is Boruto’s Time Skip Better than Naruto’s?
According to what has been seen thus far, Boruto’s three years of training away from the village may have done more for him than Naruto’s. Boruto’s time skip training has been primarily concentrated on secluded teaching under Sasuke Uchiha, whereas Naruto’s time skip training meant leaving home to train intensively with Jiraiya across the world, broadening the geographical reach. Details are scant, but it is safe to assume that their training was hard, allowing Boruto to utilize his Karma seal and learn new powers to combat the rising threats.
So far, Boruto’s time jump is shaping up to be an interesting sequel. At the very least, it accomplishes more to raise expectations in the opening few chapters than Shippuden did in several times the length. This demonstrates that the Boruto sequel series, dubbed Two Blue Vortex, may have an improved beginning than Shippuden ever had.
Source: ComicBookResources
