Boruto: 7 Strongest Rivals of Adult Sasuke, Ranked

Sasuke Uchiha is one of the role models for the next generation of shinobi in Boruto. In particular, Boruto looks up to Sasuke the most, not only because of his cool and mysterious demeanor that contrasts with Naruto’s, but also because of their shared affinities and Sasuke’s exceptional combat abilities as the Shadow Hokage.

Even in adulthood, Sasuke remains a formidable shinobi in Boruto, with no shortage of powerful rivals. Despite his age and unfortunate current state, he still attracts opponents who aspire to reach his level, with some even surpassing his strength. However, few can match the impact he continues to make as a Konoha shinobi.

7

Sarada Has the Potential to Surpass Every Uchiha in the Series

It’s only natural for another Uchiha to rival Sasuke in Boruto, especially since Sarada possesses the same dojutsu. Her Mangekyo Sharingan abilities invite comparisons to Sasuke’s own powers, with Ohirume standing out as one of the most formidable techniques thanks to its gravity-based effects.

At the same time, Sarada’s combat potential appears to surpass Sasuke’s at her age, even without the guidance and interference of legendary mentors like Orochimaru. As such, she has a strong claim to becoming one of the strongest Uchiha, although she still has a long way to go before earning that title. After all, she must eventually surpass Sasuke, not to mention legendary members of the clan such as Madara, Obito, and Itachi.

6

Sakura Could Be Just as Strong as Current Naruto and Sasuke

Sasuke’s wife, Sakura, may not have the same impressive combat feats as her husband, but she remains one of Konoha’s most powerful kunoichi and a highly skilled medical ninja. Her strength has increased considerably since adulthood, even though she maintains a relatively low profile as an instructor and healer rather than joining Naruto and Sasuke on the front lines.

With both Naruto and Sasuke having lost much of their former power, Sakura may now have a chance to match them, if not surpass them. Unfortunately, Boruto rarely puts her in frontline battles, making it difficult to gauge her current strength. Regardless, Sakura is a seasoned shinobi whose abilities could put her on equal footing with her former Team 7 allies.

5

Adult Naruto and Sasuke Have Yet to Outgrow Their Legendary Rivalry

The rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke continues in Boruto, where the two are now adult shinobi balancing their responsibilities to their families and the Hidden Leaf Village. While Naruto serves as the Seventh Hokage, Sasuke operates as the Shadow Hokage, taking on dangerous missions to investigate alien threats that could endanger Konoha and the entire shinobi world.

For now, their rivalry is on pause, with both shinobi experiencing some of the most vulnerable periods of their lives. Nevertheless, neither has lost their ability to overwhelm powerful opponents on the battlefield. Given their current power levels, it’s difficult to determine who would emerge victorious in a serious fight, especially since Naruto and Sasuke have remained remarkably close in strength throughout Boruto.

4

Hidari Is Slowly Becoming the Perfect Copy of Sasuke

Hidari temporarily takes Sasuke’s place in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex as the Shinju clone modeled after him. He possesses several of Sasuke’s abilities, including Chidori and even the Rinnegan that Sasuke has lost. His resemblance to the former Shadow Hokage also makes him an imposing opponent, especially to anyone familiar with Sasuke’s combat prowess.

Although Hidari is still learning how to use Sasuke’s techniques and understand how his abilities work, he has already proven to be a quick learner. As such, it wouldn’t be surprising if he eventually masters Sasuke’s entire arsenal or even develops more advanced applications of his powers. After all, Hidari continues to exist through a chakra source derived from Sasuke himself, giving him a unique connection to the original Uchiha’s abilities.

3

Boruto Becomes Sasuke’s Greatest Successor

While Boruto respects his father, Naruto, he looks up to Sasuke as another father figure and a strict mentor. Aside from Sarada, Boruto is Sasuke’s only student, with the Shadow Hokage willingly taking him under his wing through thick and thin. Sasuke teaches Boruto ninjutsu and kenjutsu not out of obligation to Naruto, but because he recognizes his student’s immense potential.

Eventually, Boruto surpasses his mentor, having learned nearly everything Sasuke has to teach him. He becomes highly skilled in kenjutsu and Lightning Release, while also wielding Sasuke’s upgraded sword. Combined with his other power-ups, these abilities turn Boruto into one of the most formidable shinobi of the next generation in the entire series.

2

Isshiki Otsutsuki Proves Too Powerful for Sasuke

Sasuke owes Naruto for facing Isshiki Otsutsuki head-on in Boruto. If Sasuke had unlocked a game-changing power-up or transformation like Naruto’s Baryon Mode, he could have been a more valuable asset in their fight against Isshiki, potentially sparing Naruto from having to exhaust Kurama’s chakra.

As such, Isshiki Otsutsuki stands as one of Sasuke’s toughest and most formidable rivals. He humiliates both Naruto and Sasuke not once but twice, first while possessing Jigen and later in his true form. Even with their combined efforts, the Otsutsuki comfortably overwhelms them using his devastating Kokugan abilities.

1

Sasuke Is Running Out of Options Against Momoshiki

Sasuke has unfinished business with Momoshiki Otsutsuki in Boruto, much like Naruto Uzumaki, whose son unexpectedly becomes the vessel of the alien. As Boruto’s mentor, Sasuke feels responsible for ensuring that Momoshiki never takes full control of his student, destroys Konoha, or kills innocent civilians and fellow shinobi.

Sasuke also promises Boruto that he will kill him if Momoshiki ever takes over permanently and he becomes impossible to redeem, despite having reservations about following through. However, Sasuke’s current power level makes such a confrontation incredibly dangerous. Having lost his Rinnegan and with his chakra being used to sustain the Shinju clone, he would struggle to survive a battle against Momoshiki, let alone defeat him.