Naruto's beloved Shikamaru has become a cruel leader, and his sudden change in behavior is a sign of something much worse.

Naruto is, at its core, a battle shonen anime and manga franchise rooted deeply in its depictions of friendship, yet one bond stays criminally underrated.

Despite their unparalleled power and heroic deeds, Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha remain genin in the Boruto era. This ...