The rocky relationship between Naruto and Boruto is a realistic aspect of the manga, and Kishimoto confirmed that it was inspired by his own life.
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After Naruto ended, fans were eager to know what Naruto's life would be like as a Hokage. The excitement to see the character's future was met with a rocky start in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. After years of admiring the character, seeing him respected by his son wasn't exactly what fans expected.
Initially, there were many aspects of the sequel manga that did not sit well with fans, especially the father-son relationship. Masashi Kishimoto confirmed that this aspect of the story was inspired by his own life. This revelation immediately contextualizes the relationship between the two characters, making it more digestible for fans.
At the beginning of Boruto, there was a lot of tension between the father-son duo. Boruto hated his father for not giving enough time to his family and always prioritizing his job. He would often disrespect Naruto and get in his way so that he would finally pay attention to him.
