Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38 officially released on Oct. 20, 2026, continuing several conflicts that could determine the future of Konoha.
The chapter, titled “Follow Your Heart,” divides its attention between Kawaki’s determination to eliminate the Otsutsuki, Sarada’s dangerous confrontation inside the Divine Tree hideout, and the political turmoil surrounding Shikamaru.
Major Chapter 38 spoilers follow.
Boruto Chapter 38 Full Spoiler Summary
Chapter 38 begins with Kawaki visiting Naruto and Hinata in the Daikokuten dimension.
Both remain unconscious.
Kawaki speaks to them anyway, explaining why he continues pursuing his plan to eliminate the Otsutsuki.
That mission still includes Boruto.
Kawaki remembers previously killing Boruto when Momoshiki threatened to take control.
He believes Naruto should never have to experience that tragedy again.
However, his solution remains extreme.
Kawaki intends to kill Boruto permanently.
He also promises to protect Himawari, showing how his determination to defend Naruto’s family continues conflicting with his willingness to destroy part of it.
Sarada Faces Code and Hidari
Meanwhile, Sarada remains trapped inside the Divine Tree hideout.
Code wants to use her to draw Boruto into a confrontation.
Hidari has his own reasons for targeting her.
Their disagreement creates an opportunity for Sarada, although neither opponent is willing to let her escape.
Code attempts to attack Hidari, but their abilities interfere with each other’s plans.
Sarada uses the distraction to launch a Fire Style attack.
Unfortunately, it isn’t enough to end the confrontation.
Why Does Hidari Stop Code?
Code becomes increasingly aggressive after Sarada interferes with his attack.
He threatens to injure her and take her eyes.
However, Hidari refuses to let him proceed.
Their competing objectives create another opening, but Sarada is still in immediate danger.
Hidari’s intervention does not mean he has become Sarada’s ally.
He wants to control what happens to her for his own purposes.
That distinction leaves Sarada caught between two dangerous enemies.
Shikamaru Faces Removal as Hokage
Back in Konoha, Shikamaru’s secret cooperation with Boruto creates a political crisis.
Evidence connected to the earlier escape from custody threatens to expose his involvement.
Kobu uses the situation to challenge Shikamaru’s leadership.
He wants Konohamaru Sarutobi to replace Shikamaru as Hokage.
However, Chapter 38 does not establish that the appointment has been completed.
For Shikamaru, the situation creates another problem while he is already trying to manage the Divine Tree threat.
Kashin Koji believes the political maneuver may be connected to a broader effort to weaken the shinobi system.
Removing Shikamaru could disrupt the village’s ability to respond to the approaching danger.
Can Boruto Reach Sarada Without Losing Control?
Boruto is determined to reach Sarada.
However, Kashin Koji warns him that acting recklessly could create an opening for Momoshiki.
Boruto already knows that Momoshiki can exploit moments when his emotional control weakens.
That makes the rescue particularly dangerous.
Boruto has to protect Sarada without allowing the enemy inside him to gain another opportunity.
Does Boruto Rescue Sarada in Chapter 38?
The final confrontation develops rapidly.
Code threatens Sarada again, only for Hidari to interfere.
Then Boruto arrives using his teleportation technique.
He immediately attacks Code, slashing his face with his sword.
The sudden intervention changes the situation, but it does not definitively resolve Sarada’s danger.
Both Code and Hidari remain threats as the chapter ends.
Boruto Chapter 39 Release Date
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 38 released officially in English on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.
Chapter 39 is expected around Nov. 20, 2026, following the manga’s monthly publication pattern. Its individual date should be considered provisional until confirmed.
You can read Chapter 38 through VIZ and MANGA Plus.
Boruto has reached Sarada, but rescuing her is only one part of the problem.
Code and Hidari are still dangerous, Momoshiki remains a threat, and the leadership crisis in Konoha could make everything worse.
Getting home safely is looking increasingly complicated.
