The Uzumaki clan is one of the most powerful ninja clans to have ever existed in the Naruto world. The protagonist of the series, Naruto Uzumaki, directly stems from the Uzumaki clan through his mother, Kushina. Unfortunately, the Uzumaki clan was destroyed by neighboring countries in the original Naruto series, and it took quite a while for this clan to be resurgent.
Thankfully, in the modern era in the Boruto series, the Uzumaki clan has been resurrected by none other than the Seventh Hokage and the protagonist of the franchise, Naruto Uzumaki. By marrying Hinata Hyuga and taking her into the Uzumaki Clan, this group was already expanded. But the two had two kids, namely Boruto Uzumaki and Himawari Uzumaki, which expanded the Uzumaki clan even further. On top of that, Naruto also went on to adopt Kawaki, who was taken into the Uzumaki household, giving yet another member to this legendary clan.
Now, in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, two legendary Uzumaki clan members are officially set to make their comeback, especially after the events of the Post Mamushi arc, as confirmed on October 20, 2026, with the release of Two Blue Vortex chapter 38. These two Uzumaki are none other than Naruto and Hinata, whom the entire ninja world believes to have died.
Masashi Kishimoto Declared Naruto and Hinata Dead In Boruto
Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto has worked closely with Mikio Ikemoto in the Boruto series and has supervised every single major plot detail in the stories. Nothing happens in Boruto without it passing through Kishimoto and receiving his approval. As such, Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the series, gave Ikemoto the thumbs up when he revealed his plan to kill off Naruto and Hinata. In a traditional sense, both Naruto and Hinata are alive, but they have been sealed away in the Daikokuten dimension by none other than Kawaki. This major development took place with the release of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations chapter 77, which was officially released on January 19, 2023, in V-Jump Issue 3 as part of the Prophecy Arc of the series.
“The Seventh died at Boruto’s hands. That’s what you’ll tell them! Got it?” — Kawaki spreads the news of Naruto’s death, Boruto Chapter #79
This sealing plotline took a completely different turn when, in Chapter 79, released on March 19, 2023, in V-Jump Issue 5, Kawaki relayed to the ninja world that both Naruto and Hinata had died. By declaring the death of the Hokage and his wife, Kawaki essentially made Boruto Uzumaki out to be a killer. When Omnipotence struck and their places were swapped, this put Boruto in a very tough spot, and he was left with no choice but to run away from the village. Thankfully for him, Sasuke Uchiha was around and helped him escape.
“I don’t know what to believe in anymore. So I decided that even if I doubt myself, I’d believe in my daughter Sarada. I shall help you because my daughter wishes it. That is worth risking my life and reputation.” — Sasuke saves Boruto, Boruto Chapter #80
Naruto And Hinata’s ‘Revival’ in Boruto Is On The Cards
Three years have passed since Omnipotence struck, and the entirety of the ninja world believes both Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga are dead. These are two of the strongest members of the Uzumaki clan, with some of the most dangerous abilities at their disposal. For the Uzumaki clan to lose them was a massive blow, especially when this clan was once again on the rise. However, now, both Mikio Ikemoto and Masashi Ikemoto are carefully working towards the revival of these two Uzumaki clan members. In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38, which was officially released on October 20, 2026, as part of the post-Mamushi arc of the series, Kawaki was seen conversing with both Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga in the Daikokuten dimension, while he apologized for keeping them there for so long.
“I’m sorry…for keeping you sealed away for so long!” — Kawaki apologizes to Naruto and Hinata, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #38
He clearly said that he would complete his mission soon and then finally create a world order where they can be free once again. Clearly, Kishimoto and Ikemoto are moving towards the unsealing of Naruto and Hinata, and the steps for it have already been taken as part of the post-Mamushi arc. This arc pits Sarada Uchiha and Boruto Uzumaki against Hidari and Code, and the fall of Shinju Hidari will essentially bring back Sasuke Uchiha to the series after two long years of absence. With Sasuke’s return, all eyes will then be on Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga, who will then be freed from the Daikokuten dimension not too long after. With legendary figures of the old once again present in the Boruto series, the story is going to be far more exciting than ever before, and we absolutely cannot wait to see that.
The Timeline For The Return Of Naruto And Hinata Uzumaki
We are all desperate for the return of Naruto and Hinata in the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex series. Unfortunately, there is still some waiting for the fans to endure before their return. Right now, the post-Mamushi arc is set to facilitate the return of Sasuke Uchiha. This new arc is set to continue for at least 7 to 8 more months, and at the end of it, Hidari is going to die. Hidari’s death will allow Boruto and Sarada to reclaim his Thorn Soul Bulb and then use it to free Sasuke Uchiha from his tree prison. In other words, at the end of the ongoing arc of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Sasuke Uchiha will officially make his comeback.
Hidari: You could’ve collected their Thorn Soul Bulb if you wanted, so why didn’t you? Or, rather, why did you bring me back?
Jura: Good question. I’ve never pondered the issue, but just now, when I tried to imagine a world without you in it, I experienced feelings of sadness.
— Ikemoto sets up Hidari’s death, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #35
This also means that the subsequent arc that follows will focus on the return of Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga as an important plot point. Traditionally, Naruto and Sasuke are both added and removed from the story at the same time. If Sasuke returns at the end of this arc, then logically, the next arc should facilitate the return of Naruto as well as Hinata alongside him. Given that Boruto is a monthly manga and that arcs can span anywhere between 8 and 15 chapters, Naruto Uzumaki’s return is most likely not going to happen in 2027. Instead, 2028 is a more realistic timeline for his and Hinata’s return, which means that the Uzumaki clan will finally be revived at full strength sometime around 2028, and that’s something that we are all eagerly waiting to see.
All chapters of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex by Mikio Ikemoto, supervised by Masashi Kishimoto, are available to read via Manga Plus and Viz Media.