Naruto Cliffhanger Gives Kakashi a Much-Needed Vacation

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is beginning to dive deeper into the spin-off scene as a new series is here following Sasuke and Sakura on a mission to save the Seventh Hokage. Another manga spin-off has just hit the net as well which adapts Kakashi and Might Gai’s story as they seek some relaxing springs that might just be the key to healing Rock Lee’s Sensei, following the grievous injuries he suffered during the final battles in Naruto: Shippuden.

At the end of Naruto: Shippuden, Might Gai demonstrated his wild abilities as he opened all of the gates and used the devastating power to come closer than any other Konoha ninja to defeating the villain known as Madara Uchiha. While he wasn’t able to deliver the killing blow, with that strike being unleashed by Kaguya of the Otsusuki Clan, Gai played a pivotal role in defeating the Akatsuki but unfortunately was severely injured in the process. While Might Gai isn’t completely out of the equation when it comes to ninja fights, he has mostly been relegated to a wheelchair, with this new spin-off following Kakashi attempting to find healing springs that might mend his permanent injuries.

Naruto: Steam Wars

In the new manga spin-off, Naruto: Konoha’s Story – The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The Manga, the story begins with Mirai facing off against a rogue ninja that has become such a threat to the Hidden Leaf Village, that all aspiring ninjas have received a mention of him in their guidebooks. Luckily, Mirai was able to buy enough time for both Shikamaru and Kakashi to finish off the assassin, causing a series of events in which the young ninja would be escorting both the Copycat Ninja and Might Gai on this new endeavor.

As fans of the Shonen franchise know, this story has already been adapted to the anime series, playing out in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, though it seems that the manga might be taking a few divergent paths from what we saw on the small screen.

If you haven’t had the opportunity to dive into this new manga spin-off, you can do so by clicking this link via Viz’s Official Website. 

Will you be striking out on this journey for healing springs with Kakashi, Gai, and Mirai? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly on Twitter @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of the Hidden Leaf Village.