Summary

• Boruto has strong allies but faces threats to Konoha, including a plot targeting his sister Himawari.
• Signs point to Orochimaru's return in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, potentially impacting Mitsuki's loyalty.
• Orochimaru's potential return could bring new dynamics and exciting developments to the storyline in Boruto.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has given readers a hidden but important clue about the return of a key character from Naruto, who has been almost completely absent from the sequel: Orochimaru.

Part 2 of Boruto has continuously led readers to question who is still loyal to its titular hero. Recent developments have confirmed he's not alone in his fight since the Omnipotence Arc that took place before the time skip. While it's still an uphill battle for the young prodigy, he has gotten training from numerous iconic mentors and even protection from Konoha's leadership, however secretive it is. But one fan-favorite character's conspicuous absence may be over soon, helping tip the scales in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.

Factions are seemingly being carved and reexamined as Kawaki's illusive hold over his comrades is dodged by others. With Jūra and other God Trees hot on the Nine Tails' chakra and an unfolding plot to kidnap Boruto's sister, Himawari, an old fan-favorite villain-turned-ally, Orochimaru, may soon resurface in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.

Snake-Shaped Decor in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Implies Return of Orochimaru

Chapter #9 Drops Not-so-Subtle Clues In Boruto's Hideout

Sasuke's quick and impressive power-up in Naruto Shippuden, it's easy to see Orochimaru participating.

This is all speculation, especially since there are merely a few relevant s for this theory in the chapter. But Orochimaru's absence in the sequel series may finally be over, and there have been plenty of fan theories surrounding this development. After the Omnipotence Arc, Boruto and Sasuke could likely have hidden under Orochimaru's protection. As to how the sage eluded Omnipotence, that's anyone's guess. However, like with other characters, his morbid curiosity would likely lead him to the truth about Kawaki and Boruto's swapped positions.

What Orochimaru's Return Would Mean in Boruto

Orochimaru Could Help Mitsuki Break Free From Omnipotence

Orochimaru's redemption left him as a slightly uncomfortable ally of Konoha at the end of Naruto. He appeared briefly in "chapter 0" of the sequel, even introducing creations dubbed his "offspring," namely Mitsuki. By the time of the Homecoming Arc, though, especially in Chapters #7 and 8 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Mitsuki's developments hint at a bond so deep with Kawaki post-time-skip that he feels it to be love. However, Boruto begins chipping away at that dedication in Chapter 7, forcing Mitsuki to decide who his accurate guiding "Sun" is, and insight from Orochimaru could be exactly what he needs to break free from Omnipotence.

It's too early to say what Orochimaru's accurate contributions will be or whether he will return in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. However, with the walls coated in what appear to be snake scales and even snake-shaped sconces mounted on them, it's easy to see why fans might reasonably be excited about this returning character. Orochimaru's been integral to the plot for decades across both series, so few would complain if this fan-favorite Naruto character reappeared soon enough in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.

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