Naruto's story concluded 11 years ago today, gathering millions of adoring fans with its underdog tale of an orphaned shinobi dreaming to lead his village. Yet, its legacy has begotten an occasionally-controversial sequel led by his son, Boruto Uzumaki, often maligned for its mishandling of classic characters. But one key antihero deserves a shot at redemption.

While some legacy Naruto characters like Sasuke may potentially sunset their contributions as main characters, others legitimately fit well into the current narrative. Who else but Sasuke's former mentor, Orochimaru? As Boruto: Two Blue Vortex incorporates his presence, bringing Orochimaru into the mix wouldn't just reinvigorate an underused character, it'd be an important step forward for the manga.

Boruto Needs to Prope

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