Should You Read It?
Read it if you enjoy
- Read if you want a short Naruto/Boruto franchise side-story tied to Boruto: Naruto the Movie.
- Best for fans curious about Team Konohamaru, Mitsuki, and a light ninja bell-test comedy.
It may not suit you if
- May not suit readers seeking a full-length, standalone narrative or major plot advancement.
- Some familiarity with Naruto/Boruto characters helps, since the one-shot focuses on established cast references.
This automatic starting point balances the series length, pacing, time commitment, and available Volluble research data. Editors can override it when firsthand knowledge suggests a better entry point.
Why It Connects With Audiences
Why people love it
- The Kishimoto and Taira collaboration offers a rare split look at Team Konohamaru.
- Its mix of ninja action, comedy, and fantasy fits the lighter side of the Boruto era.
Common criticisms
- As a two-part promotional one-shot, it may feel slight or incomplete to some readers.
- Its appeal depends on franchise knowledge, so newcomers may find the character focus thin.
Volluble DNA
A quick profile of the title’s dominant storytelling ingredients.
Characters13 characters
Naruto Uzumaki
Main characterHinata Hyuuga
Main characterBoruto Uzumaki
Main characterSarada Uchiha
Main characterMitsuki
Main characterKonohamaru Sarutobi
Supporting characterSasuke Uchiha
Background characterSakura Haruno
Background characterIno Yamanaka
Background characterTenten
Background characterAsuma Sarutobi
Background characterHiruzen Sarutobi
Background characterKarui
Background characterManga Staff2 credits
Production Background
BORUTO: ROAD TO “B” is a one-shot manga released on August 3, 2015. It was created as a two-part promotional one-shot tied to the eleventh Naruto film, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, and it is cataloged as a single chapter. The work is classified as an original manga rather than an adaptation of existing prose or another medium.
The one-shot is a collaboration between two manga creators. Masashi Kishimoto, the author of Naruto, handled one portion, while Kenji Taira, known for Rock Lee's Springtime of Youth Full Power Ninja Chronicles and Sasuke Uchiha's Sharingan Legend, handled the other. In Kishimoto's portion, Mitsuki discusses the heritage of the members of Team Konohamaru. In Taira's portion, Konohamaru gives his team a bell test.
Taira's section was later carried into collected form, appearing as bonus Mini Manga 3 in Volume 2 of Sasuke Uchiha's Sharingan Legend. The one-shot originates from Japan and carries action, adventure, comedy, and fantasy genre classifications alongside ninja, shounen, and superpowers themes.
Franchise Path
- Naruto/Boruto franchise side one-shot: read as a promotional companion to Boruto: Naruto the Movie.
- It is not a required main-story step; enjoy it alongside the film or as a standalone next-generation Naruto side story.
After You Finish
Continue with
- This one-shot is complete; the natural next step in the same franchise is Boruto: Naruto the Movie, the film it promoted.
- For more, continue into the main Boruto storyline; no direct sequel to this one-shot exists.
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