For one, the post-war era of peace played a significant role in shaping the next generation.

This experience naturally suggested that the next generation would experience growth and improvement.

Additionally,Boruto’s increased emphasis on advanced ninja technologyhad the potential to grant shinobi even greater abilities.

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Accordingly, it demanded the utmost level of preparation and strategic execution.

Unfortunately, despite a promising start,Naruto’s next gen mission quickly went sideways.

Two primary factors contributed to its breakdown.

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Instead, certain teammates namely Konohamaru and Yodo displayed a loose cannon attitude.

It also underscores a fundamental problem with the next generation, who were raised in an era of peace.

They are expected to perform with the wartime expertise of seasoned veterans.

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This ismost evident in Konohamaru, who straddles both Naruto’s generation and Boruto’s.

His failure to maintain mission integrity is inexcusable.

As many fans have observed, he had “one job to do” and failed.

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While early glimpses of their potential were evident,their recent actions suggest they still have much to learn.

Indeed, at this point, evenBorutowould welcome the return ofNarutoor Sasuke.

Borutois the sequel to theNarutofranchise, created by Masashi Kishimoto and illustrated by Mikio Ikemoto.

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A split image shows Sarada, Boruto and Kawaki

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