Boruto Two Blue Vortex: Naruto Uzumaki Returns [Confirmed]

Seventh Hokage Naruto Uzumaki officially returns to the franchise in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38, releasing worldwide on October 20, 2026, across Shueisha’s V-Jump magazine and Manga Plus following exclusive early sneak peeks published on the official Naruto portal. According to verified reports from Game Rant, the newly surfaced preview panels published directly on naruto-official.com depict the long-awaited emergence of Naruto from Kawaki's Daikokuten pocket dimension. For years, fans tracked Naruto's stasis following the dramatic conclusion of the series' first installment, leaving the ninja world vulnerable and triggering Boruto's isolated rogue journey. This monumental return re-establishes the franchise's legendary focal point while radically altering the balance of power against the impending Divine Tree threats. Similar to narrative resurgences seen in iconic franchises like the [Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake: Ganon Castle Shown [Confirmed]](/news/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-ganon-castle), bringing back legacy icons supercharges engagement across manga and multimedia gaming adaptations. Studio Pierrot and Viz Media have coordinated the global digital rollout, ensuring simultaneous localized translations arrive on Shonen Jump apps to prevent illicit scanlation leaks. Enthusiasts are preparing for explosive clashes as the narrative arc pivots back toward Uzumaki family warfare.