Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 37 was officially released on September 17, 2026, in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 11. While the vast majority of the chapter was a buildup for the intense battles to come, it most definitely gave us exciting developments pertaining to important characters such as Shikamaru Nara.
Towards the end of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 37, Kobu was involved in the main plot once again, and it was revealed to us that the plan to remove Shikamaru Nara from the position of the 8th Hokage is now officially mature. As such, Konoha is bidding farewell to its temporary 8th Hokage and looking to elect a new Hokage, officially making things even more exciting for the future.
The removal of Shikamaru Nara from the position of Hokage was set up in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 36, released officially on July 18, 2026, in V-Jump Issue 9. In this chapter, Kobu, who works directly for the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, held a meeting with the Elders in Konoha, stating his suspicions about Shikamaru Nara's collaboration with the traitor, Boruto Uzumaki. It was quite clear for us to see that Kobu was dead set on proving Shikamaru a traitor to Konoha. Now, in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 37, this plot point is finally bearing fruit. At the end of this month's chapter, Kobu returned once again and made contact with Shikamaru, stating that his investigation into him had borne fruit. New testimony that further goes on to support his dismissal from the position of Hokage, has come forth.
“Abetting a traitor is a serious crime. It'd be no different for the accomplices, but for now, as the leader, the Hokage must be held accountable right away. I've already submitted a report to Lord Daimyo, so it is only a matter of time before we receive his approval to relieve Shikamaru Nara as the Hokage." — Kobu moves to replace Shikamaru as Hokage, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #36
This new information stems directly from Nishi, a character that the vast majority of the fans might not remember. Nishi has actually appeared in the Boruto manga before, as well as in the anime. In Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Chapter 39, Nishi was revealed to us as a sensor ninja. He was tasked with the mission of monitoring Boruto Uzumaki as well as Kawaki with his immense sensory skills. He worked directly with Shikamaru Nara at the time. Now, almost 7 years later, Nishi makes his comeback in the Boruto series, and it is he who is going to deliver the final blow to Shikamaru, fully completing his dismissal from the position of 8th Hokage. With Shikamaru's removal from the position of Hokage now edging closer, Konoha is also going to move towards electing a new Hokage swiftly because the village cannot afford to stay in a position of uncertainty any longer.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 37 confirmed to us that Shikamaru Nara was going to be removed from the position of temporary Eighth Hokage. Instead, Konoha is most certainly going to be choosing a new permanent Hokage, but that certainly doesn't mean that Shikamaru's role is going to end here. Shikamaru's involvement in the plot from here onwards is probably going to increase significantly and be more important than it has ever been in the Boruto series.
“Thanks to you, I'm persisting with the investigation undeterred, and a certain piece of testimony has just come to light. It is the kind of evidence that conclusively proves your wrongdoing. Isn't that right, Nishi?” — Kobu confirms Shikamaru’s dismissal, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #37
In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 36, Kashin Koji's Prescience ability was upgraded significantly by Amado by making the intervals between new visions shorter. Amado strengthened Kashin Koji's power, and we also got to see one of his new visions moments before Sarada Uchiha was kidnapped by Code.
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