In V-Jump No. 8, June 18, 2026 Boruto: Two Blue Swirls Episode 35 officially continued the new arc focusing on the duo of Jura and Hidari and the series' heroine, Sarada Uchiha. This new arc of the series is already poised to be phenomenal, but what makes it even more exciting is that this issue finally gives us a window into the return of one of the most important characters in the entire franchise, Sasuke Uchiha. For three years, fans of the story have been eagerly awaiting the return of Sasuke Uchiha in the story, and now this return is only a few chapters away. This is surprising news for all readers and good news for the character of Sasuke.
Boruto's new arc focusing on Hidari officially sets up Sasuke Uchiha's return in 2027.
Boruto's Mamushi arc ended on April 20, 2026. two blue swirls Chapter 33 of V-Jump Issue #6. At the end of the Mamushi arc, only two Shinju remain: Jura and Hidari. Given that Jura is the strongest of them all, Masashi Kishimoto and Mikio Ikemoto are the last to save him, and it's no surprise to learn that the next person to receive all the focus from the writers is none other than Hidari. V-Jump
As we know, Hidari is none other than the Shinju clone of Sasuke Uchiha. He debuted in Boruto: The Two Blue Vortex Chapter 4 on November 14, 2026 and November 20, 2023. V jump Problem #1. In the follow-up chapter 5 of Two Blue Vortex, released on December 20, 2023, Mikio Ikemoto showed how Sasuke Uchiha was defeated by the Code. Claw Grimes eventually bit him and Hidari was born.
Code: Uchiha, you!!! How dare you steal my eyes?
Sasuke: Listen carefully, Boruto! There's no way to beat him right now. So escape. Survive at all costs and build on the skills I have instilled in you. Then no one will be able to stop you.
— Sasuke and Boruto's conversation just before their defeat, Boruto: Two Blue Whirlpools Chapter 5
in Boruto: Two Blue Swirls In episode 35, released on June 18, 2026, the growing bond between Jura and Hidari was depicted. The former clearly stated that he would feel immense sadness if he lived in a world without Hidari. This is a clear setup for Hidari's death and Yura's growth through this enormous loss. Jura will finally understand love, but the price will be Hidari's life. This means that Hidari's Thorn Soul Bulb will soon be released, bringing about a massive return for Sasuke Uchiha after three long years of waiting.
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Hidari's Thorn Soul Bulb Will Officially Lead to Sasuke's Plot Return
in Boruto: Two Blue Swirls In Chapter 12, the concept of Thorn Soul Bulbs is introduced. Shinju's Thorn Soul Bulb contains the essence of the mother body. If you defeat the Shinju, you can obtain the Thorn Soul, and if you take it to the tree and sink it, you can finally liberate the mother body. Therefore, in order for Uchiha Sasuke to return, he must defeat Hidari and obtain the Thorn Soul Bulb.
“This is a Thorn Soul Bulb. I was told it would help me rescue my master who had been turned into a tree. Now let go, Kawaki, or I will cut off your arm.” — Boruto Uzumaki explains the Thorn Soul Bulb, Chapter 12 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.
The new arc is now officially set to focus on the bond between Jura and Hidari and the latter's ultimate downfall, officially setting up the return of Uchiha Sasuke after a long three-year wait, and at this point we're dying to see it. Immediately after Hidari falls, Boruto Uzumaki and Sarada Uchiha take the Thorn Soul Bulb and most likely go to the tree where Sasuke is currently and push the Thorn Soul Bulb inside. This will finally see the Uchiha return after his absence from the series since Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 5. Here he only appeared in a brief flashback showing his battle with Code.
If you look at the length of Boruto's arcs, most arcs are 8 to 10 chapters long. Boruto's The Return Arc is the longest and spans 15 chapters of the story. That means, based on the data we currently have, this issue will have up to 15 chapters, or 15 months' worth of content. On average, boruto The arc consists of approximately 10 chapters, and all things considered, the duration of Sasuke Uchiha's return is between 10 and 15 months. As such, Sasuke's return in 2027 is practically confirmed, and we eagerly await the legendary Uchiha's return to the story and impacting the plot in his own way.
“I'm sorry, Sasuke-sensei. I think you'll have to wait a little longer.” — Boruto Uzumaki fails to save Sasuke, Boruto: Two Blue Whirlpools Chapter 4
Why Hidari's death finally makes Jura stronger
With Sasuke's return already scheduled for 2027, we're very excited about the major plot developments in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, one of which is Jura's massive growth in terms of power following the loss of Hidari. in Boruto: Two Blue Swirls Episode 35: Jura and Hidari form a relationship for the first time. Hidari began to understand humans more, feeding his curiosity with all the information he could find. Jura, on the other hand, is finally beginning to understand the feelings of grief, loss, and love. This is one of the main questions he is looking for an answer to, and when Hidari dies, which is only a matter of time, Jura will experience immense grief, as stated on June 18, 2026.
Hidari: You could have collected their Thorn Soul Bulbs if you wanted, why didn't you? Or rather, why did you bring me back?
Jura: That's a good question. I've never thought about it, but just now I felt sad as I tried to imagine a world without you.
— Dialogue showing the relationship between Hidari and Jura, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #35
Jura's immense grief will only lead to grief, and grief will lead to great power upgrades for him, as has been the theme of the story so far. Jura clearly saw Uzumaki Himawari take a step forward in terms of her grief-induced strength. Likewise, Boruto Uzumaki also became stronger due to his desire to protect those around him, and the power of Uchiha Sarada's Mangekyou Sharingan Ohhirume also came from grief and loss.
Jura understands that grief and loss can be used as a means to strengthen someone, and the same will happen to him, setting him up as the ultimate antagonist. boruto The series is something we never want to see. With Sasuke's return already taking place at that point, the Uchiha must lead the next generation of shinobi in battle against an absolute monster, and in the process, engage in one of the biggest battles in the entire franchise.
All new Boruto: Two Blue Whirlpool chapters written by Mikio Ikemoto and Masashi Kishimoto can be read through Manga Plus and Viz Media.
