However, a sinister force brewing within the village may threaten Boruto's carefree life. Unfortunately, this has only worsened his arrogance and his desire to surpass Naruto which, along with his father's busy lifestyle, has strained their relationship. Despite having inherited Naruto's boisterous and stubborn demeanor, Boruto is considered a prodigy and is able to unleash his potential with the help of supportive friends and family. Under the watchful eye of Naruto and his old comrades, a new generation of shinobi has stepped up to learn the ways of the ninja.īoruto Uzumaki is often the center of attention as the son of the Seventh Hokage. Now resembling a modern metropolis, Konohagakure has changed, particularly the life of a shinobi. This is all due to the efforts of the Allied Shinobi Forces and the village's Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki. However, the train ends up crashing into the Hokage's stone face.Following the successful end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Konohagakure has been enjoying a period of peace, prosperity, and extraordinary technological advancement. Boruto intervenes and brings Denki back to his senses and manages to avoid the collision. Denki lures the bullies into a broken down train and sends him to another train with the intention of scaring them. The next morning, Boruto is late for the ceremony and sees Denki controlled by an evil aura. Meanwhile, Denki tries to defend himself, but his father rejects him, saying that Denki will win his approval by being strong.
Boruto returns home and is not surprised to learn that his father, Naruto, is away. Boruto encourages him to stand up to his father. They talk about their fathers with the boy, Denki Kaminarimon, revealing that his father is a billionaire businessman in charge of the Hidden Leaf rail system.
Years before Boruto Uzumaki's battle with a man named Kawaki, young Boruto and Shikadai Nara ride atop a train, the latter reminding Boruto that tomorrow is their Academy entrance ceremony.īoruto sees a boy being bullied and defends him.