Sasuke Uchiha’s big comeback in Boruto: Stronger than ever before?

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is heating up, and fan-favorite Sasuke Uchiha is finally about to return—stronger than ever.The Boruto manga has consistently given us the intense, high-stakes action — heavy on the action, here, wouldn’t you say — emotional reunions and shock and awe exposes that slay.

Now, as new villains threaten the ninja world, powerful characters from the past are poised to return and among them is Sasuke Uchiha, one of Naruto’s oldest rivals and closest confidants.The story is set years after Naruto, following the new generation of ninja. In the time of overwhelming evil with the much-feared Shinju, these same heroes are required more than ever. Sasuke is one of them—and fans are unbelievably excited that he’ll be returning with his own big power-up.

Sasuke Uchiha’s return is almost here

The new arc in Boruto’s manga series has reached its climax with an epic showdown featuring Boruto’s very own dad, Naruto, and the most powerful rogue ninja around, Code. In a pair of pieces in the new Blue Vortex, tree-like Shinju have been introduced as supervillainish foes. So far, two of them have been defeated, but tougher parochial ones are still alive. The most dangerous yet, Jura, is currently fighting Boruto—and things are not looking good for our hero.

With Boruto on the ropes, viewers think it’s just a matter of time before Sasuke Uchiha returns to save the day.

Sasuke’s return likely tied to new villain Hidari

A second villain, Hidari, is due to make his appearance on the show in the next few weeks. The coolest part though, is how Hidari was formed from the body parts of Sasuke. This personal connection causes the fans of the show to be convinced that Sasuke will return to fight him—which is true—or at least be a major contributor to stopping him.At the same time, Sasuke’s daughter Sarada is proving to be the new torch-bearer as well. Most fans seem to think she’ll be the one to defeat Hidari and save her father’s legacy.

Sasuke trained in secret: Why he’s more powerful now

As he lost one of his most useful abilities (the Rinnegan) immediately after, many were under the assumption that Sasuke was weaker. In the time between arcs, while all the other characters caught up with each other, Sasuke was still in the training zone, and the fruits of that labor show.

He defeated Code, another big bad, and matched him evenly, all while saving Boruto’s life.That means when Sasuke does come back, he’ll be stronger and more focused than ever. In fact, per the official Boruto companion guide, Boruto and Sasuke both got stronger in that time skip."I've taught you everything I know, Boruto." — Sasuke UchihaWith his experience, skill, and now an extra boost in power, Sasuke is poised to step into a key role in the next phase of the story.

Could Sasuke become the next hokage?

As long as Naruto remains ensnared by the Omnipotence ability, Konoha (the Hidden Leaf Village) is lacking its Hokage. Now that the truth behind Omnipotence is beginning to reveal itself, it won’t be long before the village starts searching for a new Hokage—and Sasuke is a leading candidate.Characters such as Konohamaru, having faced the impact of Omnipotence, are actively trying to defend the village from it and counteract the effects of Omnipotence.

If Sasuke were to come back in time, he’d be the one to become Hokage next, taking up the village’s leadership role and helping train up the next generation.

When is the next chapter of Boruto coming out?

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 23 is now officially listed for release on June 20 2025, US time at 10 AM EST / 3 PM UTC. You can read it for free on the Manga Plus or Shonen Jump apps.With Sasuke’s return on the horizon and new villains entering the battlefield, Chapter 27 is a chapter fans won’t want to miss.