Node Boruto era, Naruto surpassed the boy he was as he grew up. It is understandable, as he needed to become an adult to lead the Hidden Leaf. Becoming the Hokage of Konoha was his dream, but it required a lot of responsibility and time.

Admittedly, Naruto has struggled to dedicate large parts of himself to his work, and while he's done a great job, he's had to face challenges along the way. Luckily, Boruto is around to educate him on pertinent matters. Here are some of the biggest lessons Naruto has learned from his son.

10 Naruto needed to continue being a rebel

Boruto taught him not to lose his inner fire

• Toneri Ōtsutsuki debuted in The Last: Naruto the Movie in 2014.
• Toneri Ōtsutsuk debuted on Boruto anime in episode 8 in 2011.

Naruto became a corporate suit. He handled diplomacy, politics, ambassadorship, and paperwork. However, he sometimes let the other Kages walk all over him. Gaara was the only one who stood up for Naruto. Boruto had many missions and great victories over the likes of Isshiki.

As he grew more experienced, he warned his father that invasions and new wars caused the Kages to make big decisions that could put innocents at risk. Naruto needed to retreat. This was also seen in the Toneri fight, where they wanted to blow up the moon. This would have killed Naruto and Hinata. Fortunately, Naruto showed more courage thanks to Boruto's words of wisdom. He didn't break the rules, but he broke them as Kakashi taught him. This completed this three-way circle, because Boruto also learned a lot from Kakashi.

9 Naruto learned to fight back at the Konoha Council

The Elders Sometimes Doubted the Seventh Hokage

• Boruto The Time Slip arc ran from episodes 128-135.
• These episodes aired from October 13, 2019 to December 15, 2019.

Boruto also had to enlighten Naruto about the elders who rule the Hidden Leaf. They often continued to treat Naruto like a pawn and, honestly, like a child. Boruto reminded his father that he was the boss and said that he had a vision. Being assertive was an important part of the position.

Boruto saw the rebel in Naruto in the Time Slip arc. Therefore, he knows better than to trust his father to act on his own and make the right choices. Naruto fired back at his elders, using Boruto's passion as fuel. This helped them bond more. Plus, it earned Naruto a lot more respect in office, with his superiors treating him like an adult, finally.

8 Naruto had to put more pressure on Shikamaru

Shikamaru didn't want the Hokage job

• Shikamaru debuted in Naruto Chapter #34 in 2000.
• Shikamaru debuted in Naruto Episode #1 in 2002.

Shikamaru was a lazy teenager—spoiled, bratty, and hated responsibility. He eventually served as Naruto's advisor. But Boruto pushed his father to push Shikamaru. Boruto saw a wise man who could lead, while Konohamaru and Mirai had accumulated their own experience.

Naruto did just that, which is why in his absence, Shikamaru now serves as acting Hokage. Shikamaru remained grateful to Boruto for believing in him. This led to them having a secret alliance in Boruto: Two Blue Vortexes era, as Shikamaru tries to help break Konoha's brainwashing. He's full of confidence, and much of it had to do with Naruto using Boruto's words to help Shikamaru evolve.

7 Naruto needed a conversation, no Jutsu Pep Talk

Boruto proved that redemption chat still works

As Naruto grew older, parts of him became somewhat cynical. He pondered whether villains in the new era would still be susceptible to the Talk No Jutsu. This involved the iconic redemption speech he used so many times in the Narutoand Naruto Shippuden was.

Boruto also liked the pacifist message. He used it against enemies like Sumire. He made them atone for themselves and made it clear to his father that this tactic of humanity, empathy, and compassion was still a viable option. They should continue to believe in the best in people no matter what. That's why Boruto will never give up on Kawaki.

6 Naruto gained wisdom about technology

Boruto helped Naruto with progressive thinking

• Tono Katasuke debuted in Boruto Chapter #1 in 2016.
• Tono Katasuke debuted in Boruto Episode #43 in 2018.

Naruto initially didn't like how scientific tools were being used. He was skeptical that they could become shortcuts and prevent shinobi from working hard. A lot of it had to do with Boruto cheating by using them in the Chunin Exams.

Over time, Boruto demonstrated the benefits and how they enhanced ninjutsu. This helped Naruto grow even closer to Katasuke and the science team. It ended with Konoha becoming more progressive and forward-thinking. Boruto's mindset continually inspired Naruto to embrace change and the future. This bridged the generation gap and helped Konoha transform into a more diverse place.

5 Naruto needed to raise Sasuke more

Boruto taught his father about public relations

• Sasuke debuted in Naruto Chapter #3 in 1999.
• Sasuke debuted in Naruto Episode #1 in 2002.

Boruto has become a media darling. He has mastered public relations and has become a celebrity based on his achievements in the field as well as his lineage. He educated his father on this and had him promote Sasuke more as well.

People like Shikamaru were nihilistic about Sasuke's redemption. But Naruto stood up for Sasuke even more, even against the council and the Kages. Boruto knew that once the public saw Naruto praising Sasuke as a hero and Ranger of the new age, everyone would believe him. It was a clever tactic that worked. Naruto was relieved because he always wanted people to see Sasuke the way he does. And to believe that the Uchiha Clan can be reborn in a more altruistic light.

4 Naruto needed to trust in youth

Naruto was a little hesitant

Naruto was reluctant to trust the younger generation, like Sarada, Inojin, and Shikadai. It wasn't that they were incapable or incompetent. He was just worried about getting them into the military and becoming weapons. Especially after the dark days of the ANBU and Root in Konoha.

Boruto made his father believe in the youth more. Sure, the era of peace and order could be disrupted by chaos. But that's life. Boruto reminded Naruto that he couldn't control everything. This led to the chunin and genin being given more important missions and proving their worth to Naruto.

3 Naruto learned to love Hinata more

The Hokage needed to be a better husband

• Hinata debuted in Naruto Chapter #34 in 2000.
• Hinata debuted in Naruto Episode #1 in 2002.

Naruto fought hard to save Hinata from Toneri and then marry her. But as time went on, he became so tired of work that his gestures seemed superficial. He even sent his clones home for birthday parties, which seemed neglectful and ungrateful. After the Time Slip arc, Boruto insisted that his father be more romantic.

Seeing young Naruto and Hinata in love warmed his heart. After this conversation, Naruto remembered the spark and that life was too fleeting to put the village before your soulmate. Hinata could disappear in an instant if some other villain attacked the Hidden Leaf. He showed much more love to Hinata after that, which inspired Boruto to be a better person. The Uzumaki clan remembered that love was the best thing on Earth.

2 Naruto needed to be a better father

Himawari demanded more attention

• Himawari debuted in Naruto Chapter #700 in 2014.
• Himawari debuted in Boruto Episode #1 in 2017.

Boruto didn't mind Naruto neglecting him. But he needed his father to pay more attention to his younger sister, Himawari. She had both the Uzumaki and Hyūga bloodlines in her. Boruto also felt more power in her than in him.

Naruto got the message and worked to train her more. He realized he needed to show her what a male role model was. Boruto came off as the father here, imparting much more knowledge to Naruto. It's ironic because Himawari now has Kurama inside her, suggesting that Naruto will have to help her hone her skills even further in the future.

1 Naruto had to remember his code of no killing

Boruto almost saw his father discard politics

• Kawaki debuted in Boruto Chapter #1 in 2016.
• Kawaki debuted in Boruto Episode #1 in 2017.

Naruto stuck to adopting Kawaki, even when his council warned him it was a mistake. Kawaki was a more dangerous Sasuke, but Naruto thought he would show him the light through the concept of family. Only for Kawaki to kill Boruto to ensure Momoshiki wouldn't possess Naruto's son and destroy Konoha.

Boruto was resurrected by the alien, however. He then had to remind Naruto who had nearly lost his will and spirit that the moral and ethical line should never be crossed. Boruto was adamant that they could rescue Kawaki. That's why, even after Kawaki imprisoned Naruto and Hinata, and took control of the village through Eida's spell, Boruto believed he could bring him back to the light. Boruto reminded Naruto about hope over duty, so he couldn't be a hypocrite and lose that code in the end. Boruto: Two Blue Vortexes was.