Ikemoto's designs helped Kishimoto create Zabuza and Haku, two crucial characters in the pre-timeskip ... the manga began early on, impacting major events in Naruto. The artist behind Boruto ...

This hints to the individual who could have been her mentor during the timeskip. As seen in the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 20, the Leaf and Sand Shinobi were facing an uphill battle against Ryu.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has put Sarada Uchiha ... Sarada has never used this ability before, and following the time skip she’s now at a point where she can even wield the ability.

Ryu and Mitsuki as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha) Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 20 spoilers then switched to Ryu and the shinobi. While Araya and Mitsuki tried attacking Ryu, the Shinju ...