After Kurama, Naruto Uzumaki's next power-up gives him a new inner demon

Boruto: Two Blue Vortexes has had quite an exciting run so far, and with each passing month, Kishimoto and Ikemoto reveal major world-shaping developments. Fans have loved the story so far, but there's no denying that Naruto and Sasuke are not here leaves a sour taste in the mouth. For Boruto to be perfect, Naruto and Sasuke must return, and when they return, their characters must play a significant role in the upcoming big battles. To do this, they both need exciting power-ups.

While Sasuke Uchiha's sword has already received a new upgrade after the timeskip training, fans are sure to know that Naruto Uzumaki was left behind. This means that the two are always supposed to be equal, which means that no matter when they come back, Naruto also gets a power-up. When he returns, fans will definitely see him getting stronger, and one of the ways he could gain new powers could be the new inner demon Jura. Fans know that Jura is the largest and most powerful of the Shinju, whose defeat is important to the survival of the people. However, his defeat may not be final. Jura has a strong case for being the next Inner Demon in Boruto.

Naruto's Next Power Up could turn Jura into his inner demon

The Naruto the series is no stranger the concept of inner demons. The fans saw it right from the start Naruto Uzumaki with Kuramauntil he finally made him his greatest ally. The series continued to explore this concept with other Jinchuriki as well, and it goes without saying that this concept continues to drive the narrative today. In the Boruto series, Boruto Uzumaki has his own inner demon in the form of Momoshiki Otsutsuki, and recently another of Naruto's children, Himawari Uzumaki, also received his own inner demon in the form of Kurama.

It is clear that this concept lives on and the writers are not afraid to use it again in the series. Because of that, it makes sense for Naruto to get Jura's power. Jura is a very important character in the Boruto series and fans will definitely see him playing a big role in the future. But eventually it must fall. This means that Jura is also indestructible. It's already been made clear that his recovery rate and connection to the God Tree makes him immortal. But more than that, Jura is the incarnation of the Tailed Beast.

All other Shinju have the Thorn Soul Bulband this bulb exists because they are made from someone else's chakra. However, Jura is different. He does not have a parent's body and is instead just a literal incarnation of the Ten-Tails. In other words, even if Jura is defeated, he simply cannot die and will keep coming back, which means that a permanent solution must be found for him.

Jura must be sealed because he cannot be permanently killed, and at the same time, Naruto Uzumaki needs a replacement for Kurama. Jura takes a deep interest in Naruto, and perhaps his desire to learn more about love will eventually lead him to meet the Seventh Hokage. in both cases Naruto is the only one who can teach Jura about love and bond with him. If this is indeed the case, then Jura could voluntarily stay with Naruto and become his own Inner Demon after Kurama.

That would tick all the boxes at once. Naruto's guaranteed performance would be delivered, Jura's reincarnation would be kept in check, and finally the character arc around love would also be addressed. Fans will also finally get to see the stakes of the Boruto characters lining up and fighting together, which is something they desperately want to see. All things considered, Naruto's return is crucial to the plot, but if the story is to flow smoothly, turning on the power is just as important. For now, fans will just have to sit patiently and wait to see what plans Ikemoto and Kishimoto have for him. Hopefully in the next few chapters things will clear up around Naruto as Jura will be thrust into the spotlight again.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 28 is set to be officially released on November 20, 2025. The chapter release time is 10:00 AM EST/3:00 PM UTC. As always, fans can read this chapter officially for free on Manga Plus and Shonen Jump.