This article contains spoilers from the Naruto series.
Naruto Uzumaki is one of the most important characters in the Boruto series. This is a given, since Naruto is the one who kick-started the entire franchise. He is one of the most beloved anime characters worldwide, even a decade after the completion of the original manga, and the writers of Boruto comics are very well aware of this fact.
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Naruto Uzumaki will eventually return, and the latest Boruto arc has revealed when.
This is precisely why Naruto will continue to be given special attention in Boruto series. Admittedly, his recent treatment in Boruto has been quite underwhelming and disappointing, but fans are still hoping that Naruto will come back stronger than ever. After being sealed away, it seems that his greatest transformation that can surpass even the Baryon mode will finally be revealed.
Naruto Uzumaki's strongest transformation may come after his return
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Baryon Mode was Naruto's last major transformation
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Naruto Uzumaki is likely to get a new transformation
At this point, Baryon Mode is widely considered to be Naruto's strongest transformation. Over the years Naruto Uzumaki has had many transformations, but the one he showed against Isshiki Otsutsuki, Baryon Mode, is at the top. This transformation saw Naruto use a power similar to nuclear energy by using his own and Kurama's chakra as cores. Naruto gave rise to a new form of energy whose magnitude far exceeded what Isshiki possessed.
This power is enormous. It should definitely surpass his. But the disadvantages are too great. You see, the fact that it drains our lifespan is the key here. Since the chakra is connected, the power coming from parts of our lives also shaves off his life on contact. That's the power of Baryon Mode. — Kurama to Naruto Uzumaki
Naruto was even able to shave off Isshiki's own chakra with Baryon Modeand combined with his incredibly overwhelming strength, he was able to put Isshiki on the back foot. Without Naruto, it would have been impossible to defeat Isshiki. But when he did, he also lost his greatest source of power, that is Kurama.
Without a doubt, it's pretty clear in the series that Naruto is a shell of his former self now. However, his strongest transformation could still come after his returnand this is because there are new power-ups lined up for him. The most significant power-up that Naruto could get upon his return is a new transformation linked to a new inner demon, that is Jura.
Naruto's return could see him gain Jura's power
The idea of Jura becoming the next inner demon for Naruto Uzumaki after Kurama makes perfect sense. Jura's character arc itself needs a proper closure. For those who don't know, Jura is the human incarnation of the Ten Tails. This means that Jura possesses all the powers of the Ten Tails and the conscience of a human.
In other words, he is stronger than the average Ten-Tails, but possesses all the characteristics of Ten-Tails himself, such as an immortal body and survival even after death. In other words, Jura absolutely cannot be killed, and this has also been stated in the manga.
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At the same time, it must also be remembered that Jura's personality sees him develop a huge obsession with Naruto Uzumaki. Jura wants to come to Naruto and understand by speaking to him what true love really means. A true conclusion to Jura's story can only come if he actually goes on to meet Naruto and understand the meaning of love.
What is love? My current opinion is that it may be a fatal weakness for you humans, a flaw…it's a side effect of being highly intelligent. But it makes you stronger! — Jura to Boruto Uzumaki, Two Blue Vortex
Jura wants to consume Naruto, but in the end, instead of consuming Naruto, he could simply choose to join him after understanding Naruto's true version of love.
Naruto with Jura would be the strongest Boruto character
There are two important things to consider here. The first is that Naruto Uzumaki needs a new source of power after losing Kurama. The second is that Jura is obsessed with Naruto Uzumaki and wants to meet him and understand love by talking to him. Considering these two things, the best outcome that can come out of this is a collaboration between Jura and Naruto.
Although Jura can be defeated by Boruto or Kawaki, his encounter with Naruto must come eventually. When it happens, it is possible instead of consuming Naruto, Jura will want to merge with him and decide to live in his body. Again, it must be remembered that Jura cannot die because, like other Tailed Beasts, he will continue to regenerate and revive each time.
There is a reason why Hagoromo chose to become the Jinchuriki of the Ten Tails instead of just killing it. Someone has to take this burden and Naruto would be perfect. It would be the perfect conclusion to all the characters' plot lines and it would give Naruto his next strongest transformation with Jura.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is the sequel to the original Boruto series, written by Mikio Ikemoto and supervised by Masashi Kishimoto. The series follows Boruto Uzumaki's journey, three years after the events of Omnipotence hit the story. Boruto must now work to save the world from the dangers it faces as he deals with his brother Kawaki. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 30 will be released on January 20, 2026. The release time of the chapter is 10:00 AM EST/3:00 PM UTC. As always, fans can read the chapter officially for free on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps.
