The Naruto franchise has always teetered on the mystical side of things, a theme befitting a narrative that has ninjas and ninjutsu at the helm. However, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations took fans by surprise by introducing a concept that is synonymous with science fiction itself time-travel. As part of the Naruto mangas 20th anniversary, the Time-Slip arc was introduced to Boruto to celebrate the prequels success, bringing the original cast back to screens.