Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is back from its break and wasting no time, with Sarada Uchiha trapped inside the Shinju hideout and Boruto preparing a rescue that his own allies have warned could end in disaster. Following Kashin Koji's grim glimpse of a future where Momoshiki takes over Boruto's body, the series is building toward the first real team-up between Boruto and Sarada — while an official preview for the new chapter teases a long-overdue visit to Naruto and Hinata. This article will be updated as more official details are revealed ahead of the chapter's release this month.
What happened in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 37?
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 37, titled Belief in Him, arrived on September 18, 2026, ending a one-month hiatus for the manga. The chapter picked up the threads left by Amado's betrayal and Code's kidnapping of Sarada, and it raised the stakes on every front at once.
The darkest revelation came from Kashin Koji. Using his Ten Paths foresight, Koji revealed a vision in which Momoshiki seizes control of Boruto's body — and warned that Boruto's mission to rescue Sarada is one of the triggers that sets that future in motion. Because Momoshiki can access what Boruto knows, Koji cut Boruto out of the team's communications entirely, refusing to share any further intel about the future in case it helps steer events toward the takeover he is trying to prevent.
In Konoha, the political pressure kept building. Shikamaru faced removal from his position as Hokage, with Kobu gathering testimony — including from Nishi — aimed at proving Shikamaru has been working with the supposed traitor Boruto. Meanwhile, Jura continued his unsettling study of human emotions, one step at a time.
The chapter's climax played out at the Shinju hideout, where Code delivered Sarada to the Divine Trees. Hidari, the Shinju clone born from Sasuke Uchiha, immediately attacked her — she is the target he wants to devour — ignoring Code's plan to use her as bait for Boruto. Thinking fast amid the chaos, Sarada used her Mangekyo Sharingan ability Ohirume to open her own path and deliberately left behind an earring carrying her chakra, giving Boruto the marker he needs to reach her with Flying Raijin. The chapter ended with Boruto preparing to teleport into the hideout.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38 Spoilers
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38 based on the official preview.
The official preview for Chapter 38, shared through the official Naruto website, shifts the spotlight to Kawaki — and to the two people who have been missing from the story for three years. The preview shows Kawaki visiting Naruto and Hinata, who remain trapped in the timeless dimension created by his Daikokuten ability. "Sorry… for keeping you locked up for so long," Kawaki tells the imprisoned couple, in the first on-panel appearance for Naruto and Hinata in a very long time.
A second official preview page, also shared through the official Naruto website, turns to the other crisis building in Konoha: the case against Shikamaru. The page shows Kobu, the Fire Daimyo's representative, pressing his investigation into the Hokage during a formal hearing. Kobu reasons that Shikamaru was the only one in a position to pass information to Mitsuki, pointing to a memo kept secret — and he makes clear that testimony alone will not settle the matter, demanding solid physical evidence of the memo instead. Caught off guard, Shikamaru indicates that the physical evidence Kobu is asking for is right there in the room, a twist that could decide whether he keeps the Hokage seat just as Naruto's return starts to look possible.
Beyond the previews, Chapter 38 is set up to deliver the confrontation Chapter 37 spent its final pages arranging: Boruto and Sarada fighting side by side for the first time, against Code and Hidari at the same time. The battle also carries the key to a long-awaited return — defeating Hidari and retrieving his Thorn Soul Bulb is what can finally free Sasuke from the tree where he has been sealed since the timeskip. Whether the rescue goes to plan is another matter entirely, with Koji's warning about Momoshiki hanging over every move Boruto makes.
Leaked summaries circulating on social media claim the hideout fight takes an unexpected turn before Boruto even arrives. The leaks say Hidari, who wants Sarada for himself, shields her from an attack by Code — putting the two villains at open odds over her — before Boruto teleports in using Sarada's earring marker and launches an attack on Code. The chapter reportedly ends on a cliffhanger, with Boruto and Sarada facing down Code and Hidari together.
None of those leaked details have been confirmed by any official source, and leak summaries for this series have been wrong before — so treat them as unconfirmed until the chapter itself releases. This section will be updated again once the chapter is out and the real events can be verified.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38 Release Date and Time
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38 is scheduled for release on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (with some regions seeing it on October 21 due to time zones and magazine distribution).
The global digital release typically aligns with 11:00 AM Eastern Time (ET), corresponding to:
8:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
10:00 AM Central Time (CT)
4:00 PM GMT / 5:00 PM BST
For Japan: Around midnight or early morning JST on the release day in V-Jump.
This follows the monthly schedule in V-Jump magazine. While delays are uncommon, always verify with official sources for any adjustments. The chapter will drop simultaneously on supported platforms for the latest installments.
Where to Read Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38
Fans can officially access Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38 (and prior chapters) through these platforms:
Manga Plus by Shueisha offers free access to the latest chapters and select older ones globally, with support for multiple languages. It's an excellent option for staying current without subscriptions.
Viz Media's Shonen Jump App/Website provides high-quality English translations. New chapters are often available for free, with a subscription unlocking the full library. The app delivers a seamless reading experience ideal for fans.
Supporting official releases ensures quality and backs creators Masashi Kishimoto and Mikio Ikemoto. Avoid unofficial sites to prevent spoilers and poor translations.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has set every piece on the board for its biggest chapter in months — a rescue mission, a first team-up, a possible freedom for Sasuke, and a reckoning for Kawaki. Chapter 38 will show how many of those threads the story is ready to pull at once.
Source: Official Website of Boruto
