On June 18, 2026, in V-Jump Issue #8, Boruto: Two Blue Vortexes Chapter #35 officially continued its new arc, focusing on the pairing of Jura and Hidari, as well as series heroine Sarada Uchiha. This new arc of the series is already setting up to be phenomenal, but what makes it even more exciting is that, with this arc, we finally have a return window for one of the most important characters in the wider franchise, Sasuke Uchiha. For 3 years, fans of the story have been eagerly waiting for the return of Sasuke Uchiha in the story, and now, this return is a few chapters away, which is incredible news for all readers, and at the same time, great for the character of Sasuke himself.
Boruto's New Arc Focusing on Hidari Officially Sets Up a 2027 Return for Sasuke Uchiha
The Mamushi arc of Boruto ended on April 20, 2026 Two blue vortexes Chapter #33 in V-Jump Issue #6. With the conclusion of the Mamushi arc, there are only two Shinju left, Zura and Hidari. With Jura being the strongest of them all, Masashi Kishimoto and Mikio Ikemoto are saving him for last and it's no surprise to learn that the next person to receive all the focus from the author is none other than Hidari.V-Jump.
As we know, Hidari is a Shinju clone of Sasuke Uchiha. He debuted in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 4 on November 14, 2026 and November 20, 2023. v-jump Issue No. 1. In the latest chapter 5 of Two Blue Vortex released on December 20, 2023, Mikio Ikemoto showed how Sasuke Uchiha was eliminated by the code. Hidari was born after Claw Grimes bit him.
Code: Uchiha, you!!! How dare you catch my eye?
Sasuke: Listen closely, Boruto! There is no way we can win against him now. So run away. Survive by all means and build on the skills I've thrown at you. Then no one can stop you.
— Conversation between Sasuke and Boruto prior to defeat, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #5
in Boruto: Two Blue Vortexes Chapter number 35, released on June 18, 2026, saw the bond between Jura and Hidari grow. The former clearly stated that he would be extremely sad if he could live in a world without Hidari. This is a clear setup for Hidari's death and Jura's growth from this immense loss. In the end, Jura will understand love but the price to be paid will be Hidari's life. This means that Hidari's Thorn Soul Bulb will be released soon, setting up a big return for Sasuke Uchiha after a long three-year wait.
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Hidari's Thorn Soul Bulb will officially lead to Sasuke's return to the storyline
in Boruto: Two Blue Vortexes In Chapter 12, the concept of the Thorn Soul Bulb was introduced to us. Shinju's thorny soul bulb carries the essence of the parent body. Once Shinju is beaten, the thorn soul can be obtained, and when taken to a tree and immersed in it, the ancestral body can finally be freed. As such, in order for Sasuke to return to the Uchiha, Hidari needs to be defeated, and the Thorn Soul Bulb needs to be obtained.
“This is a thorn spirit bulb. I was told it would help me free my master, who had turned into a tree. Now let me go, Kawaki. Or I will cut off your hand.” – Boruto Uzumaki tells the Thorn Soul Bulb, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #12
With the new arc now officially focusing on the bond between Jura and Hidari and the latter's downfall, it has officially set up the return of Sasuke Uchiha after a long three-year wait, which we're eager to see at this point. As soon as Hidari goes down, Boruto Uzumaki and Sarada Uchiha will likely go to the tree where Sasuke is currently with the Thorn Soul Bulb and push the Thorn Soul Bulb inside. It will see the Uchiha finally return after being absent from the series since Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 5, where he only appeared in a brief flashback showing the fight against Kod.
When it comes to arc length in Boruto, most arcs range from 8 to 10 chapters. Boruto's The Return arc is the longest and spans over 15 chapters in the story. This means that, based on the data we currently have, this arc will span 15 chapters, which is 15 months worth of content. On average, a Boruto The arc lasts about 10 chapters, and taking everything into account, Sasuke Uchiha's return window falls between 10 and 15 months. Thus, a 2027 return for Sasuke is practically confirmed, and we're eager to see the legendary Uchiha return to the story and influence the plot in his own way.
“Sorry, Master Sasuke. Looks like you'll have to wait a while.” – Boruto Uzumaki Sasuke, Failed to Save Boruto: The Two Blue Vortex Chapter #4
Why Kin Hidari's death will make Jura even stronger
With Sasuke's return to 2027 already lined up, we're incredibly excited for the big plot developments in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, and one of them is Jura's massive growth in terms of power after the loss of Hidari. in Boruto: Two Blue Vortexes Chapter 35, Jura and Hidari bond for the first time. Hidari started to understand people better by feeding his curiosity with every piece of information he could find. On the other hand, Jura was finally beginning to understand the feelings of grief, loss and love. This is one of the main things he seeks answers for, and when Hidari dies, which is only a matter of time, Jura is going to experience this great sadness he spoke of on June 18, 2026.
Hidari: You could have collected their thorn soul bulbs if you wanted to, so why didn't you? Or, rather, why did you bring me back?
Jura: Good question. I've never thought about this issue, but recently, when I tried to imagine a world without you, I experienced feelings of sadness.
– Conversation between Hidari and Jura, showing their relationship, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #35
Jura's immense sadness will only lead to grief, and grief will lead to massive power upgrades for him, as has been the theme of the story thus far. Jura has clearly seen Himawari Uzumaki rise in power due to grief. Similarly, Boruto Uzumaki also grows stronger because of his desire to protect those around him, and Sarada Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan Ohirume's power directly overcomes sadness and loss.
Jura is well aware that suffering and loss are being used as a means to empower someone, and the same will happen to him, setting him up as the ultimate antagonist. Boruto series, which is something we can't wait to see. With Sasuke's return already at that point, the Uchiha will have to lead the next generation of shinobi into battle against an absolute monster and, in the process, provide one of the biggest fights in the entire franchise.
The all new Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapters by Mikio Ikemoto and Masashi Kishimoto are available to read via Manga Plus and Viz Media.
