Boruto - Next Generations Universe: World Dossier

Overview

The Boruto universe takes place approximately 15-20 years after the events of Naruto Shippuden. The ninja world has evolved significantly, embracing modern technology while maintaining traditional shinobi values. The Hidden Leaf Village (Konohagakure) has become a bustling metropolis with skyscrapers, trains, and advanced scientific ninja tools.

New Generation (Team 7)

Boruto Uzumaki

• Age: 12-13
• Rank: Genin
• Abilities: Jougan (mysterious eye), Karma mark, wind and lightning release
• Personality: Rebellious, skilled, dislikes his father's dedication to work
• Background: Son of Naruto Uzumaki (7th Hokage) and Hinata Hyuga

Sarada Uchiha

• Age: 12-13
• Rank: Genin
• Abilities: Sharingan, fire and lightning release, exceptional taijutsu
• Personality: Determined, intelligent, aspires to become Hokage
• Background: Daughter of Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno

Mitsuki

• Age: 12-13
• Rank: Genin
• Abilities: Sage Mode, wind release, body modification techniques
• Personality: Calm, curious about human emotions, loyal
• Background: Synthetic human created by Orochimaru

Team 10

Shikadai Nara

• Age: 12-13
• Abilities: Shadow manipulation techniques, high intelligence
• Personality: Lazy but brilliant strategist, like his father Shikamaru
• Background: Son of Shikamaru Nara and Temari

Inojin Yamanaka

• Age: 12-13
• Abilities: Mind transfer techniques, Super Beast Scroll
• Personality: Artistic, straightforward, sometimes blunt
• Background: Son of Ino Yamanaka and Sai

Chocho Akimichi

• Age: 12-13
• Abilities: Expansion techniques, butterfly mode
• Personality: Confident, food-loving, self-assured
• Background: Daughter of Choji Akimichi and Karui

Team 8

Metal Lee

• Age: 12-13
• Abilities: Taijutsu specialist, Eight Gates (partial)
• Personality: Hardworking, nervous under pressure
• Background: Son of Rock Lee

Iwabe Yuino

• Age: 15 (held back)
• Abilities: Earth release, bojutsu specialist
• Personality: Hot-headed, loyal, older than classmates

Denki Kaminarimon

• Age: 12-13
• Abilities: Technology specialist, laptop ninja tool
• Personality: Timid, intelligent with technology
• Background: Son of a wealthy family

Team 15 (Additional Member)

Tsubaki Kurogane

• Age: 14-15
• Rank: Genin
• Abilities: Master swordsmanship, samurai techniques, chakra-enhanced blade work
• Personality: Honor-bound, disciplined, traditional values, respectful
• Background: Samurai from the Land of Iron, student of Mifune, joins Team 15 after Sumire's transfer

Others

Himawari Uzumaki

• Age: 9
• Rank: Academy Student
• Cheerful, and curious. in contrast with Boruto, she can be very empathetic and caring, but if provoked, she can retribute violently
• Background: Naruto's and Hinata's daughter, Boruto's younger sister, she inherited the Byakugan from her mother.

Previous Generation (Adults)

Naruto Uzumaki

• Current Role: 7th Hokage
• Family: Married to Hinata, father of Boruto and Himawari

Sasuke Uchiha

• Current Role: Supporting Hokage, investigates threats
• Family: Married to Sakura, father of Sarada

Sakura Haruno-Uchiha

• Current Role: Medical ninja, hospital director
• Family: Married to Sasuke, mother of Sarada

Kakashi Hatake

• Current Role: 6th Hokage (retired), advisor

Hidden Leaf Village (Konohagakure)

• Modern Konohagakure: Now a bustling city with skyscrapers, trains, and modern infrastructure
• Hokage Building: Administrative center, now much larger with modern facilities
• Ninja Academy: Updated with modern teaching methods and technology
• Thunder Burger: Popular fast-food chain frequented by the new generation
• Scientific Ninja Tools Research Facility: Develops advanced ninja technology

Other Hidden Villages

• Hidden Sand Village (Sunagakure): Allied village, home to Gaara (5th Kazekage)
• Hidden Cloud Village (Kumogakure): Advanced in technology and ninja tools
• Hidden Mist Village (Kirigakure): Rebuilt after the bloody mist era
• Hidden Rock Village (Iwagakure): Traditional stronghold, led by Kurotsuchi

New Locations

• Land of Valleys: Location of various missions
• Otsutsuki Dimension: Parallel dimensions accessed through space-time ninjutsu

Genin Teams

Team 7 (Konoha)

• Members: Boruto Uzumaki, Sarada Uchiha, Mitsuki
• Sensei: Konohamaru Sarutobi
• Specialty: Balanced team with diverse abilities

Team 10 (Konoha)

• Members: Shikadai Nara, Inojin Yamanaka, Chocho Akimichi
• Sensei: Moegi Kazamatsuri
• Specialty: Ino-Shika-Cho formation, strategic combat

Team 5 (Konoha)

• Members: Metal Lee, Iwabe Yuino, Denki Kaminarimon
• Sensei: Udon Ise
• Specialty: Taijutsu and unconventional tactics

Team 15 (Konoha)

• Members: Wasabi Izuno, Namida Suzumeno, Tsubaki Kurogane (formerly Sumire Kakei before her transfer)
• Sensei: Hanabi Hyuga
• Specialty: Tracking, swordsmanship (Tsubaki), and adaptive tactics (Sumire collaborates with Scientific Ninja Tools Department)

Student Ranks

• Academy Student: Basic ninja training, learns fundamental techniques
• Genin: Entry-level ninja, performs D and C-rank missions
• Chunin: Mid-level ninja, can lead teams and perform B-rank missions
• Jonin: Elite ninja, performs A and S-rank missions, can teach genin teams
• Special Jonin: Specialist in particular fields (medical, intelligence, etc.)

Leadership Positions

• Hokage: Leader of Hidden Leaf Village
• Hokage Advisor: Counsels the Hokage on important decisions
• Department Head: Leads specialized divisions (medical, ANBU, etc.)
• Team Sensei: Jonin assigned to train genin teams

Mission Classifications

• D-Rank: Simple tasks, non-combat (finding lost pets, basic labor)
• C-Rank: Escort missions, minor combat expected
• B-Rank: Combat missions, protection of important persons
• A-Rank: Highly dangerous missions, village-level threats
• S-Rank: Extremely dangerous, nation-level threats

Otsutsuki Clan

• Momoshiki Otsutsuki: Defeated by Naruto and Sasuke, left Karma mark on Boruto
• Kinshiki Otsutsuki: Partner of Momoshiki, absorbed by Momoshiki
• Isshiki Otsutsuki: Major threat, possesses Jigen's body
• Kaguya Otsutsuki: Original threat from previous generation

Kara Organization

• Secret organization working with Otsutsuki
• Jigen: Leader, vessel for Isshiki Otsutsuki
• Kawaki: Former member, now protected by Konoha
• Delta, Boro, Code: Inner members with various abilities

Scientific Ninja Tools Controversy

• Debate over traditional vs. modern ninja methods
• Some view technology as weakening true ninja spirit
• Others see it as necessary evolution

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Unique Abilities and Techniques

New Generation Abilities

• Jougan: Boruto's mysterious eye, can see chakra and detect portals
• Karma Mark: Otsutsuki power that can resurrect clan members
• Scientific Ninja Tools: Technology-enhanced weapons and abilities

Traditional Techniques (Still Used)

• Shadow Clone Jutsu: Mass duplication technique
• Rasengan: Sphere of chakra, signature technique
• Sharingan: Uchiha bloodline limit for copying techniques
• Byakugan: Hyuga bloodline limit for 360-degree vision

Modern Innovations

• Purple Lightning: Kakashi's evolved Chidori
• Ninja Tech Weapons: Chakra-powered technological weapons
• Absorption Techniques: New methods to absorb and redirect chakra

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Cultural and Social Changes

Technology Integration

• Ninja now use laptops, smartphones, and trains
• Scientific ninja tools supplement traditional techniques
• Video games and modern entertainment are popular

International Relations

• Five Great Nations maintain peaceful relations
• Joint Chunin Exams held between villages
• Shared technological development

Education System

• Academy curriculum includes modern subjects
• Emphasis on teamwork and cooperation
• Integration of traditional and modern methods

Timeline Reference

• 15+ years after Fourth Great Ninja War
• Peaceful era with technological advancement
• New generation unaware of previous conflicts' severity
• Emergence of new threats requiring both old and new methods