Kishimoto Confirms Naruto: Shadow Rising Will Adapt The Franchise's 'Blank' Period The thrilling news every Naruto fan could only reasonably dream of has finally arrived, with Naruto: Shadow Rising confirmed as of October 10, 2026. The series will be written and illustrated by the creator Masashi Kishimoto once more, with small-yet-telling glimpses of its in-production artwork showing what readers can come to expect. Unlike Boruto: Naruto Next Generations or Two Blue Vortex, which jumps well into the new crew's lives as pre-teens growing into young adults, this series has already confirmed its position on the timeline will cover a largely untouched period of Naruto Uzumaki's saga. Naruto has had many of his most consequential life events covered by the original Naruto manga as well as his current circumstances in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. But once the Fourth Great Ninja War ended, beyond some nice details covered by interquel stories of various characters reconciling or even falling in love, there's an enormous chunk of time between this period and the time Naruto becomes Hokage. This time, known affectionately as Naruto's blank period, which is the majority of a roughly 15-year gap, appears to be the basis for Shadow Rising. The thrilling news every Naruto fan could only reasonably dream of has finally arrived, with Naruto: Shadow Rising confirmed as of October 10, 2026. The series will be written and illustrated by the creator Masashi Kishimoto once more, with small-yet-telling glimpses of its in-production artwork showing what readers can come to expect. Unlike Boruto: Naruto Next Generations or Two Blue Vortex, which jumps well into the new crew's lives as pre-teens growing into young adults, this series has already confirmed its position on the timeline will cover a largely untouched period of Naruto Uzumaki's saga. Naruto has had many of his most consequential life events covered by the original Naruto manga as well as his current circumstances in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.Naruto Blank Period Timeline ExplainedBut once the Fourth Great Ninja War ended, beyond some nice details covered by interquel stories of various characters reconciling or even falling in love, there's an enormous chunk of time between this period and the time Naruto becomes Hokage. This time, known affectionately as Naruto's blank period, which is the majority of a roughly 15-year gap, appears to be the basis for Shadow Rising.Naruto: Shadow Rising Adapts The Franchise's Blank Period On The Timeline Close Naruto in his prime has never been fully realized beyond small installments like The Last: Naruto the Movie and his various feats in the Boruto series. Given the presence of Sakura cradling baby Sarada, as well as the title Shadow Rising as a likely nod to Naruto's rise to Kage, or Shadow, for Konoha, Naruto: Shadow Rising will likely start with Naruto at roughly 21 years of age.It means wholesome scenes of the Konoha 11 welcoming the next generation, while Kakashi Hatake still fully has the reins as Lord Sixth Hokage. The glimpse of Naruto donning the Hokage hat can understandably be confusing, as it's the only incongruous hint of a starting point that'd upend canon depending on its interpretation.But again, given the series seems to be focused on Naruto's journey to becoming Hokage, and just how he managed to stay Genin, as backed by official databooks and Boruto canon, this could merely be the projected endpoint of the series. This also gives Kishimoto to put more clarity into exactly when Naruto becomes Hokage, which has been estimated to be anywhere between 27 and roughly 32 years of age, with even that figure fluctuating.Naruzo Trivia Quiz Jinchuriki RivalsScreenRant.com | Shinobi Scroll Interactive Quiz ScreenRant / Anime / Naruto / Trivia Hidden Leaf Village · Chunin Exam Naruto Trivia Challenge 🔥 Jinchūriki Believe it! 🔴 Sharingan Copy ninja 🌀 Jutsu Rasengan! 🌿 Village Will of Fire ⚡ Bonds Unbreakable BELIEVE IT! → QUESTION 1 / 8 JINCHŪRIKI 01 Naruto Uzumaki carries an immense burden - a powerful Tailed Beast sealed inside him since birth by the Fourth Hokage.This fox demon's chakra gives Naruto extraordinary power but also makes him an outcast. What is the name of this Nine-Tailed Beast? AShukaku BMatatabi CKurama DGyuki ✓ Correct! Kurama is the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within Naruto by his father, the Fourth Hokage.Initially a source of fear and hatred, Kurama eventually becomes one of Naruto's closest allies. Their bond is one of the most emotional arcs in the entire series. ✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Kurama.Shukaku is the One-Tail sealed in Gaara, Matatabi is the Two-Tails, and Gyuki is the Eight-Tails sealed in Killer Bee. Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox, is Naruto's legendary partner.NEXT → QUESTION 2 / 8 RIVALS 02 Naruto's greatest rival is a prodigy from a prestigious clan who possesses a powerful eye technique called the Sharingan. Consumed by a desire for vengeance against his older brother, he defects from the Hidden Leaf Village. Who is this rival? ANeji Hyuga BSasuke Uchiha CGaara DRock Lee ✓ Correct!Sasuke Uchiha is Naruto's eternal rival and best friend. After the Uchiha massacre, Sasuke's obsession with killing his brother Itachi drives him to leave the village and seek power at any cost. Their rivalry is the emotional backbone of the entire series. ✗ Substitution jutsu failed!The answer is Sasuke Uchiha. Neji is a Hyuga clan genius with the Byakugan, Gaara is the Sand Village's jinchūriki, and Rock Lee is the taijutsu specialist. Only Sasuke wields the Sharingan and defects to join Orochimaru.Naruto Signature Rasengan Jutsu TechniqueNEXT → QUESTION 3 / 8 JUTSU 03 Naruto's signature jutsu is a spinning sphere of concentrated chakra formed in the palm of his hand. Originally created by the Fourth Hokage and taught to Naruto by Jiraiya, it becomes the foundation for many of his most powerful attacks. What is this technique called? ARasengan BChidori CShadow Clone Jutsu DSage Art: Lava Rasenshuriken ✓ Correct!The Rasengan is a pure chakra manipulation technique that doesn't require hand signs. Created by Minato Namikaze and passed down through Jiraiya to Naruto, it evolves into many variations including the devastating Rasenshuriken with added Wind Release nature transformation.