Kishimoto already explained how Sasuke Uchiha surpassed Naruto Uzumaki.

This article contains spoilers for the Naruto series.

It goes without saying that the rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke was one of the most exciting things about the Naruto series. Over the years, fans have seen Naruto and Sasuke engage in many exciting battles, and while some battles were won by Sasuke, Naruto emerged victorious in others. Come the end of the main story, it was a widely accepted fact that Naruto was the stronger of the two Uzumaki. This doesn't surprise anyone, and that's only because these two have always been drawn in front of each other in various instances in the story, but remained largely the same in the grand scheme of things.

He said, Boruto Era, things are very different, and Naruto and Sasuke are no match at this point. Kishimoto explained to the fans how Sasuke actually surpassed Naruto Uzumaki In the new era.

Boruto Part 1 had Sasuke and Naruto tied

• Naruto and Sasuke were on par in Boruto Part 1

• Kishimoto considered them equally matched

At the beginning of Boruto series, Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha were also largely seen in terms of power. This was illustrated by Kishimoto himself in the Momoshiki arc. Fans also know that Kishimoto also said that, in adulthood, the two were equal in terms of power. This means that even though Naruto was stronger than Sasuke at the end of the Fourth Great Ninja War, the latter caught him by training hard and gaining superior abilities.

Besides the six paths, the Rinnegan has another great power. This is the serious seventh path, called the external path. Those with the power of the fantasy Rinnegan have the power to rule over life and death. Nagato has given up his life because he trusts you. – Naruto Conan about the Rinnegan

As an adult, at first BorutoThey were similar and it was very clear to see in many fights, such as the fight against Momoshiki and later, the fight against Jigen.. but, Naruto then surpassed Sasuke in his battle against Isshiki. By gaining the power of Baryon Mode, Naruto achieved a level that Sasuke could only dream of reaching. He then played a key role in the defeat of Isshiki Otsutsuki. Unfortunately for fans, This temporary power led to Kurama's deathAnd Naruto was badly nerfed then. Similarly, Sasuke lost access to his Rinnegan, and they were both reduced to weaker versions of themselves.

At this point, A case can already be made for Sasuke being stronger than Naruto. This is the reason Sasuke had access to the Eternal Mangekyo SharinganWhich is definitely superior to Sage mode. For reference, Kishimoto equated Sage Mode with Mangekyo Sharingan and Kurama Chakra Mode with Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. In its original manga. Sasuke still has access to all the powers of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, while Naruto Uzumaki is left with only his sage mode. Regardless, it made little difference because Sasuke officially surpassed Naruto later in the line.

Sasuke trained to become stronger during Boruto's timeskip

• Sasuke and Boruto spent a lot of time training

• The Boruto Databook confirms Sasuke's new powers

During the timeskip between the first part of Boruto and the two Blue Vortexes, Sasuke Uchiha was training Boruto Uzumaki, Naruto's son. Fans already knew this, but what they didn't know was that Sasuke was training himself in preparation for the enemies he would face in the future. This is in line with Sasuke's personality, as he believes that he is the only one who carries the village's burden above all others.

Even as he trained Boruto, Sasuke was training his mind and body to deal with a greater threat. This was confirmed in the first databook of the Boruto series, which clearly stated that both Sasuke and Boruto trained together every day and were stronger than ever.

Another thing, some special materials are also added to the sword. It is more powerful than before. Your and Sasuke's chakra is already registered, as well as mine, since I'm working on it. – Sumire on Boruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha's new sword

Of course, this goes without saying Even Naruto Uzumaki would have equaled Sasuke or possibly even surpassed him if he had been around. However, fans are well aware that Kawaki saw that Naruto didn't get any stronger. This is the reason Kawaki sealed Naruto Uzumaki into Daikokuten's dimensionAnd he's been there for about three years now. This took away Naruto's opportunity to grow stronger, while Sasuke continued to grow in power for a year. Eventually, Sasuke was also incapacitated in the battle against Kod, but it was actually this battle that showed that Sasuke was now above Naruto's power level.

Sasuke's major injury code in battle

The true display of Sasuke's high level of power came during his fight against Koda. As fans know, Code Kara was very powerful internally. He eventually went on to acquire Isshiki Otsutsuki's karma, and Amado unlocked his true potential by removing his limiters. It was said that at this point in the story, he was stronger than Jigen, and that's a really big statement.

For fans who don't remember, Jigen was so strong that he was able to single-handedly defeat both Naruto and Sasuke with the Six Path Power and not even one hit land on him. in In the battle against Samhita, Sasuke not only injured Samhita, but also took his eye forever. Sasuke actually dominated this battle, but eventually lost due to the increasing number of Chloe Grimes that the code used in battle. These Claw Grimes eventually led to Sasuke's defeat, but otherwise, he was holding his own against Kodoku, a monster above the average Otsutsuki's level.

Naruto still has time to catch Sasuke

It is quite clear that now, Sasuke is even stronger than Naruto Uzumaki. Kishimoto has set the basis for this and he has explained it well in his story. However, that doesn't mean that Sasuke will always be stronger than Naruto. Fans are well aware that Kishimoto will eventually give Naruto the power-ups he deserves as well, and by the end of the story, both Naruto and Sasuke will finally be equals once again.

for that, Naruto Uzumaki must return to the story first. At this point, a return doesn't seem imminent, but it will come eventually. Hopefully, Naruto and Sasuke will get a chance to fight together, and both will show off new abilities that will push them to heights they've never seen before. At the end of the day, Naruto and Sasuke's rivalry is the most exciting part of this entire franchise, and fans can only hope that it continues later in Boruto.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is a sequel to the original Boruto series, written by Mikio Ikemoto, and supervised by Masashi Kishimoto. The series follows the journey of Boruto Uzumaki, 3 years after the events of Omnipotence in the story. Boruto must now work to save the world from the dangers he faces while dealing with his brother, Kawaki. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 30 is set for official release on January 20, 2026. Chapter release time is 10 AM EST/ 3 PM UTC. As always, fans can officially read the chapter on the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump apps.