When Naruto of Shippuden Is Several Versions Ahead

In Boruto, Naruto's fighting style is old-fashioned and slow, and he's honest, good-natured, and a fool. In Shippuden, Naruto's fighting instincts are sharp and unconventional, and he's clever, quick-witted, and a fool. When the Naruto from Boruto returns to Shippuden, he brings memories of the new era with him to shape his own life. The Ōtsutsuki are just another obstacle on the road to the top, not the beginning of a life of despair.