This article contains spoilers from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex fans are eagerly waiting for the return of Sasuke Uchiha, a character that they hold very dear. Being one of the main characters of Naruto, it is no surprise that Sasuke is loved by all the readers of the Boruto manga, and that fans are impatient for his inevitable return. More than anything, fans want to see Sasuke Uchiha be the strong figure he's always been, and that also means he needs to get stronger.

A Ninja Stronger Than Naruto Uzumaki
Boruto: Kishimoto Reveals Boruto Uzumaki's Ultimate Power-Up

Boruto Uzumaki has an ultimate power up in store, one that will make him surpass Naruto.

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Four years have passed since the Omnipotence struck in the Boruto world, and after this timeskip, most next-generation ninjas are now stronger. Sasuke Uchiha, one of the leaders of the next generation, is also going to be significantly stronger upon his return, and Kishimoto has already laid the groundwork for it. Sasuke's rise in power will be directly connected to the soul of the Shinju, the Thorn Soul Bulb.

Sasuke's Awakening Requires The Soul Of A Shinju

Sasuke in the spotlight in the Boruto anime
  • The Thorn Soul Bulb Holds The Key To Sasuke's Return
  • Sasuke Will Be Saved After Hidari Falls

Sasuke Uchiha is one of the most important characters in the Boruto series. Fans knew that he would always be important to the story in Boruto, but at the same time, when Naruto Uzumaki was cut out of the plot shortly before Omnipotence, fans knew that dark clouds were looming over Sasuke too. Eventually, it was revealed that Sasuke Uchiha fought Code, and although he pushed him back and even injured him, he was bitten by a Claw Grime, which turned him into a tree. Sasuke was effectively cut out of the plot with a stroke of Ikemoto’s pen.

Konoha only needs me and me alone to hate. — Sasuke Uchiha

Naruto Next Power-up In Boruto
Boruto: Kishimoto Officially Confirms New Human Tailed Beasts Stronger Than Jinchuriki 

A new human-tailed beast has been revealed, and it's even stronger than a Jinchuriki in Boruto.

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It didn't take long for the series to establish a way to rescue Sasuke. Ikemoto and Kishimoto quickly revealed that the way to bring back Sasuke is rather straightforward. His Shinju needs to be taken down first, and then, the Thorn Soul Bulb must be retrieved.

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In other words, Hidari needs to be defeated and his very essence, or soul, needs to be ripped out first. The Thorn Soul Bulb needs to be taken to Sasuke Uchiha, and the tree that he's trapped in then goes on to absorb it. Once the process is completed, Sasuke Uchiha will be back.

The Thorn Soul Bulb Could Give Sasuke God Powers

The Thorn Soul Bulb Could Have The Chakra Of The Ten-Tails

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The interesting part about the Thorn Soul Bulb is that it is the very essence of the Ten Tails. As is clear already, the Shinju stem from the Ten Tails. All of them have a Thorn Soul Bulb, which acts as their soul or essence. If someone takes the essence of the Ten Tails, naturally, they will grow stronger.

Other than low chakra, everything about her feels normal. — Sakura Haruno

In the case of Sasuke Uchiha, things should be no different. When Sasuke Uchiha receives the Thorn Soul Bulb from Hidari, he should gain the chakra of the Ten Tails as well. This could mean that Sasuke will regain his Rinnegan, or it could manifest as a completely different power altogether.

Naruto and Sasuke (2)

Whichever path Kishimoto takes for Sasuke, fans know very well that after the timeskip, Sasuke will be a God level Ninja, especially given that the Ten Tails' power is considered godly in the world of Naruto.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 26 is set for its official release on September 20, 2025. The release time of the chapter is 10 AM EST/ 3 PM UTC. As always, fans can read the chapter officially for free on the Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump apps.

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Release Date
April 5, 2017
Creator
Masashi Kishimoto
Streaming Service(s)
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