Shikamaru's Suspicions and Kawaki's Deception Threatened in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 6
Interim Hokage Shikamaru Nara risks his position to uncover the truth, while Kawaki's lies about Naruto's fate could be exposed.
- Shikamaru Nara, serving as Interim Hokage, is revealed to have been suspicious of the switch between Boruto and Kawaki's identities, despite the majority belief that Kawaki is a Uzumaki and Boruto is a criminal.
- Shikamaru has been resisting pressure from the village elders and the Land of Fire to eliminate Boruto, indicating his suspicion that Naruto Uzumaki may still be alive.
- Shikamaru uses Ino's Mind Body Transmission Technique to communicate with Boruto, revealing his suspicions and seeking the truth.
- Kawaki learns of evolved God Trees targeting Naruto Uzumaki, and is warned that his deception could be exposed if the trees arrive to consume Naruto.
- Mitsuki, believing Boruto to be a threat, attacks him, leading to a confrontation between the former friends.