Node Boruto Naruto outgrew the boy he was growing up. Understandably, he needed to become an adult to lead the Hidden Leaf. Becoming Hokage of Konoha was his dream, but it required a lot of responsibility and time.

Naruto has certainly struggled to dedicate himself fully to his work, and while he's done a great job, he's faced challenges along the way. Fortunately, Boruto is around to educate him on pertinent topics. Here are some of the biggest lessons Naruto 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 get the better of him. Gaara was the only one who stood up for Naruto. Boruto had many missions and major victories over the likes of Isshiki.

As he grew more experienced, he warned his father that invasions and new wars were forcing the Kages to make bold 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 greater 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, as 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, frankly, like a child. Boruto reminded his father that he was the boss and said 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 independently and make the right choices. Naruto fired back at his elders, using Boruto's passion as fuel. This helped them bond more. Furthermore, it earned Naruto much more respect in his position, with his superiors finally treating him like an adult.

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 pressured his father to pressure Shikamaru. Boruto saw a wise man who could lead, while Konohamaru and Mirai gained 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 their secret alliance in Boruto: Two Blue Vortexes era, as Shikamaru tries to help break Konoha's brainwashing. He's brimming with 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 wondered if new-age villains would still be susceptible to Talk No Jutsu. This involved the iconic redemption speech he used so many times in narutoand naruto shippuden was.

Boruto also appreciated the pacifist message. He used it against enemies like Sumire. He made them atone and made it clear to his father that this tactic of humanity, empathy, and compassion was still a viable option. They must 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 disliked the way scientific tools were being used. He was skeptical that they could become shortcuts and prevent shinobi from working hard. This had a lot to do with Boruto's cheating in the Chunin Exams.

Over time, Boruto demonstrated the benefits and how they enhanced ninjutsu. This helped Naruto grow closer to Katasuke and the science team. It ultimately led to 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 became a media darling. He mastered public relations and became 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 defended Sasuke even more, even against the council and the Kages. Boruto knew that once the public saw Naruto praising Sasuke as a hero and a Ranger of the new age, everyone would believe him. It was a clever tactic that worked. Naruto was relieved because he'd 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 simply concerned about them being forced into the military and becoming weapons. Especially after the dark days of the ANBU and Root in Konoha.

Boruto made his father believe more in young people. Of course, 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 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 that conversation, Naruto remembered the spark and that life was too fleeting to put the village before his soulmate. Hinata could disappear in an instant if another villain attacked the Hidden Leaf. He showed Hinata much more love 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 Hyuga bloodlines. Boruto also sensed more power in her than in him.

Naruto understood the message and worked to train her further. He realized he needed to show her what a male role model was. Boruto came across as the father figure 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 not 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 maintained his adoption of 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 of hope over duty, so he couldn't be a hypocrite and lose that code in the end. Boruto: Two Blue Vortexes was.