Summary
Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutouniverse continues to cross generational gaps as its sequel series,Boruto, sports the same pop wisdom for which its predecessor is known, as shown in its quotes. While the series has not yet fleshed itself out to the same degree,Narutofans continue to read alongside newcomers as its young shinobi grow and mature in an increasingly complex, dangerous world. For many young readers, the best quotes ofBorutobalanc exciting, memorable one-liners with deep,philosophical nuggets to carry into adulthood likeNarutodid.
WhileBorutois no carbon copy of its predecessor, it seizes ample opportunities to pay homage to the original cast and new characters inNaruto Next GenerationsandTwo Blue Vortex.Many of its best characters are capable of Kishimoto’s classic turns of phraseas they grow to understand their interpersonal relationships, the trials entailed in growing up, and getting the coldest last word possible while ending a fight.
The best quotes inBoruto: Naruto Next GenerationsandTwo Blue Vortexwill become more numerous as the series enthralls readers.
10"Could This Be the Thing…Known as Aesthetics?"
Jūra, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #10
Jūra’s remark is perfectly timed, a diabolical yet darkly playful taunt preceded by glimpses of a trapped Himawari and a grievously injured Inojin in a moment of pure, darkly wry wit.
Jūra made a quick impressionasthe new big villain inBoruto: Two Blue Vortexwith some elegantly cruel remarks. This particular one comes after incapacitating Himawari while impaling Inojin in the fight against Team 10, causing a significant shock for his opponents. Jūra’s remark is perfectly timed, a diabolical yet darkly playful taunt preceded by glimpses of a trapped Himawari and a grievously injured Inojin in a moment of pure, darkly wry wit. This moment has the bonus effect of setting off Himawari as she flew into a white-hot rage.
9"This Is None Other Than My Story!"
Boruto Uzumaki, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Chapter #1
Although the comparisons to the original are inevitable, Boruto is growing increasingly different from Naruto as a protagonist, especially with the plot ofBoruto: Two Blue Vortexin mind.
The most crucial stepBorutotakes when trying to appeal to longtime fans and new readers is a hook persuasive enough to set itself apart fromNaruto, and the first chapter’s quote does a pretty good job with this. From the prologue, in the beginning, showcasing a post-timeskip Boruto fighting Kawaki atop Konoha’s ruins, to the final panels depicting a plucky Boruto wishing to be taken under Sasuke’s wing,it’s certainly not the same path Naruto took. But finally, with contemporary manga likeBlack Cloverbeing compared toNaruto, it’s important to introduce a different yet endearing protagonist.
8"You Better Study Hard or You’ll End Up Like Me."
Naruto Uzumaki, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode #196
Naruto stayed a genin through the events of the original series, performed poorly at the academy, but still managed to become the village’s hero, develop his immense power, and become Hokage.
This quote is amusing for its immense irony, as its meaning boils down to him complaining about working from home without assistance, such as from Shikamaru,making him seem hopeless with administrative tasks. In this scene, in a silly anime-canon interaction between him and Kawaki, Naruto embodies the Peter Principle of rising to his level of incompetence. After all, Naruto stayed a genin through the events of the original series, performed poorly at the academy, but still managed to become the village’s hero, develop his immense power, and become Hokage. Where did studying factor in?
7"The Cold Stares Directed At Me Were More Painful Than Any Amount Of Training."
Naruto Uzumaki, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode #193
Naruto talks about how, if he couldn’t surround himself with supporting friends, he might have crossed a point of no return and truly lost himself to the dangerous power for which people feared him.
For anime-only viewers, this scene is a special example ofBoruto’s dynamic with his father and Naruto’s sympathetic stance toward Kawaki. Given what’s known about Kawaki’s past, with some ofBoruto’sbest episodes revolving around his fraught position in the overall plot and how he fell in with Kara, it’s easy to see that Naruto understands the boy’s outcast status. Naruto talks about how, if he couldn’t surround himself with supporting friends, he might have crossed a point of no return and lost himself to the dangerous power for which people feared him.
6"Those Blue Eyes Will One Day Take Everything from You."
Momoshiki Otsutsuki, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Chapter #10
Fans love to pick apart Momoshiki’s quote, as it clearly has long-lasting implications hanging overBoruto’splot.
Momoshiki’s words are as fascinating as they are ominous, as people have continued to examine what this could mean. Boruto’s blue eyes are the same as his father’s. Still, the translation crucially leaves out personal pronouns,indicating it could be another person’s eyes entirely, with speculation including Eida due to her omnipotence ability, setting the stage forTwo Blue Vortex. It’s a fantasticBorutoquote due to its diverse, lore-specific interpretations, alongside the question of when the true moment will strike or whether it’s already happened.
5"You Need to Know About the Naruto Who Made It This Far."
Sasuke Uchiha, Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Listen, he was full of weaknesses. He was a good-for-nothing. You don’t need to understand who Naruto is now. You need to know about the Naruto who made it this far.
-Sasuke Uchiha
Sasuke’s bond with Naruto has matured over the many years they’ve known each other, to the point where Sasuke can make succinct statements acknowledging his former teammate and rival, while respecting how much he worked to achieve what he did. This is why Boruto’s question about his weaknesses falls flat;Naruto was all too aware of his shortcomings, often ostracized or penalized for them as a kid. It’s a goodBorutoquote preaching empathy and showing howSasuke, a formerly hateful village traitorwould go on to praise and acknowledge its greatest hero.
4"The Age of Shinobi…Shall End."
Kawaki, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Chapter #1
It’s an instance of the series trying to shake up theNarutoformula, and is a lastingly popular quote attributed to Kawaki and the series' writer at the time, Ukyō Kodachi.
Plenty of appealing quotes appear inBoruto’sfirst chapter, but the chilling world rendered in the flash-forward indicates a bold claim that longtimeNarutofans might find challenging to embrace. It’s an instance of the series trying to shake up theNarutoformula, and isa lastingly popular quote attributed to Kawaki and the series' writer at the time, Ukyō Kodachi.Whether this rings true remains to be seen, especially asBoruto: Two Blue Vortexhas done well to re-establish the prominence of ninjutsu users against the Otsutsuki, Code, and the Ten-Tails threat.
3"What’s Most Important Is Accepting the Circumstances and Moving Forward."
Kurama, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #10
This quote is delivered by Kurama despite his original death inBoruto: Naruto Next Generations, rekindling fan excitement over how jinchuriki will still factor into the new story.
Kurama’s return inBoruto: Two Blue Vortexis a sight for sore eyes, especially in Himawari’s case when the urgent need to rescue Inojin kicks in. Still, this introduction of the Nine-Tailed Fox to a new jinchuriki plays out far more differently than for Himawari’s father, asKurama shows maturity and wisdom while reflecting on Naruto’s experiences as shown in this quote.Himawari’s shock is quickly assuaged when she realizes the two can work together to take on the God Trees threatening her friends.
Boruto Uzumaki, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #2
Boruto’s new confidence and clear influence from Sasuke shines in his confrontation with Code.
Boruto is frighteningly edgy in the new manga. Still, his quotes are nothing short of peak shonen hype, as he delivers a combination of Sasuke’s brutal wits with Naruto’s prevailing kindness, but with some spice. This results in strangely beautiful advice for Code, which could just as easily be taken out of context as a quote a more optimistic Naruto would say.Instead, it’s the same cocksure delivery as Sasuke’s, confident he can kill his opponent with ease, and that instead of such a trivial death, Code could simply lead Boruto to the Ten-Tails, and its delivery is profoundly ice-cold.
1"Even if Times Change, the Soul of a Shinobi Remains the Same."
Sasuke Uchiha, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Chapter #1
As the series continues, especially inTwo Blue Vortex, it shows that in the face of omnipotent cyborgs and sentient alien chakra trees, the shinobi ofBorutoare at their strongest when they dig deep for their individual and unique strengths.
This quote seems to ring truer several dozen chapters after it’s first spoken by Sasuke while discussing Boruto’s qualities with Naruto. The protagonist spends the story’s beginning resenting his father, committing risky rebellions like cheating in the Chunin Exams, and contracting Otsutsuki traits after confronting Momoshiki. Yet, as the series continues, especially inTwo Blue Vortex, it shows that in the face of omnipotent cyborgs and sentient alien chakra trees, the shinobi ofBorutoare at their strongest when they dig deep for their individual and unique strengths.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex
Years after fleeing his village with Sasuke, Boruto returns to confront the dark changes that have occurred. With memories altered and Kawaki now seen as the hero, Boruto faces a world where he is the outcast. The two rivals must settle their differences as their Otsutsuki powers grow more dangerous.
