From the opening moments of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, it seemed that the world was heading in a starkly different direction from its predecessor. And, it’s not just us, the series itself made it clear with its subtle hints. When we first heard Kawaki declaring the phrase “The age of shinobi is….. over” in the series’ very first episode, the statement felt ominous, but its full weight was yet to unfold.

Kawaki training Boruto to use Kama in Boruto | Credit: Studio Pierrot

Now, as Boruto continues to develop, this single line appears to be the foundation for Masashi Kishimoto’s bold narrative shift; signaling the decline of traditional ninjutsu and the rise of something far more dangerous. So, how has the era of shinobi actually ended with Boruto standing as the final guardian of a bygone era? Let’s find out!

The rapid power scaling from Naruto to Boruto...