Why did Sasuke give Boruto his headband

Q: Why is Boruto wearing Sasukes cloak?

Boruto does not wear Sasukes cloak and there is clear evidence as to why this is the case: he is 182cm tall while Boruto, after the time skip, is only 163cm. Sasukes cloak almost reaches his knee, and had he given his cloak to Boruto, it would be far longer than what is shown when he is about to fight Kawaki.

Q: How did Boruto get his headband back?

The costume milestone doesnt end there: Boruto lost his headband when his father disqualified him as a ninja for cheating in the Chunin Exams - so Sasuke gives Boruto the headband that he himself once tossed away.

The general answer is that it was symbolic of him taking him on a student. Going into it more though, we need to remember a couple things. First, it is important to note the significance of the headband. Throughout the series, it is kind of a representation of everything a shinobi is trying to protect. It is the thing they spend childhood working towards getting, and the rest of their lives representing. It is also important to note that at this point, Boruto and Sasuke had both "lost" their headbands. Sasuke obviously when he was younger, and Boruto more recently, when Naruto took it from him in the exams. Sasuke knows that losing that support is dangerous, and wants to do what he can to make sure Boruto can redeem himself. He knows what the headband means, more so after it has been lost, so he gives him his to show he is a shinobi and student of Sasuke.

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Sasuke gives Boruto his old headband
Why did Boruto get his headband taken?
Why is Boruto wearing Sasuke's cloak?
How did Boruto get his headband back?
Why did Sasuke give Boruto Itachi's headband?

It is also worth noting that it is more symbolic for fans than it is for Boruto. We are aware that Sasuke had a troubled past, and we know the importance of Naruto giving Sasuke his headband back after the war. Seeing the thing that officially signified Sasuke's return before, is now doing the same for Boruto completes and renews the journey in a way. We have no doubts about Sasuke's character so they use the headband to have us begin to question Boruto's instead.

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has finally revealed how Boruto ends up with Sasuke's headband. It's a mystery that's been hanging over the series since its opening flash-forward scene, which saw a teenage Boruto wearing Sasuke's headband into battle against his friend/rival Kawaki, with Hidden Leaf Village seemingly in rubble behind them. Ever since seeing that scene play out, Naruto fans have been convinced that part of Boruto's story will inevitably be the reveal of Sasuke's tragic fate. And after the latest Boruto manga chapter, fans aren't exactly feeling more reassured, as Sasuke passing his headband to Boruto seems like dark foreshadows of what's about to come.

Warning! Boruto chapter 49 SPOILERS Follow!

The latest chapter of Boruto picks up from the cliffhanger of Isshiki Otsutsuki launching a sudden attack on Hidden Leaf Village. Thanks to some key double-crossing within the Kara criminal organization, Isshiki was forced to abandon Jigen, the human vessel he had been hiding in, and reveal his true Otsutsuki form in battle. That transformation has left Isshiki uniquely vulnerable; Jigen is an imperfect vessel, and it is only Kawaki that can fully contain Isshiki's essence before it burns Jigens body out and causes the Otsutsuki warlord to die.

With that ticking clock hanging over him, Isshiki makes haste to Hidden Leaf Village and starts killing off villagers, to draw out Kawaki. Being the Hokage, Naruto meets Isshiki in battle face-to-face, in the skies over Konohagakure. However, as the "Shadow Hokage," Sasuke has a different plan, entirely.

While Naruto is fighting, Sasuke takes Boruto aside for a "pep talk." Sasuke has been paying close attention to the revelations about the Karma seal and its purpose as the Otsutsuki's method of resurrection; he knows that during Team 7's rescue of Naruto, Boruto's Karma seal allowed Momoshiki Otsutsuki to unleash terrible power in the young boy. Now Sasuke wants Boruto to do it again - only this time, by unleashing the might of Momoshiki against Isshiki! Naturally, Boruto is a bit shaken about rushing into battle against Isshiki, and makes one big request of his mentor:

"Remember last time, when we went to rescue dad from Momoshiki, you lent me your headband? Can I borrow it again?"

Sasuke hands over the headband, understanding what it means to Boruto. He even finds his own way to let Boruto know that he cares about him (or at least the headband):

"It's valuable," Sasuke tells Boruto. "So you better return it in person."

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Boruto promises to do so - but it feels increasingly likely that the promise will not be able to be kept. Naruto, Sasuke, and Boruto are now in another dimension to fight Issihiki, with everyone ready to unleash their respective full powers. While Sasuke's passing of the headband seems like it could be purposeful misdirection, the power of Isshiki makes it seem more like this could truly be the end of Sasuke Uchiha.

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It’s an iconic headband we see appear all throughout the series, but why does Sasuke give Boruto his headband?

Sasuke chooses to give Boruto his headband because he accepts him as a shinobi. Boruto was recently dishonored when Naruto took his headband away after a cheating incident at the Chunin Exams. Sasuke gives Boruto his headband when the boy agrees to save Naruto.

After taking the headband, Boruto and Sasuke teamed up with the Five Kage and set off to save Naruto from Momoshiki.

Sasuke gives Boruto his old headband

In chapter #6 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Boruto is looking around his father’s Hokage office. Naruto was captured by Momoshiki, and Boruto feels especially upset because he disappointed himself in Naruto’s eyes earlier.

Boruto had to fail the Chunin Exam because he used scientific ninja tools. This resulted in Naruto disqualifying his own son and taking his ninja headband away from him as a sign of disgrace.

Then, Sasuke enters the Hokage’s office. He alerts Boruto that he can sense Naruto’s chakra as a sign that he’s still alive, although the two of them should hurry. Sasuke assures Boruto that besides the boy’s recent disappointments, he still considers Boruto his student. Considering he’s Naruto’s son and trained by Sasuke, Boruto acknowledges his chances of long term success are great.

Sasuke compliments Boruto in his newfound interest in learning about Naruto’s successes instead of his failures. The other Kage arrives to back the two of them up. Before they leave, Sasuke gives Boruto his old headband.

He gave Boruto the headband out of respect. The two came to a mutual understanding in their Hokage-office conversation that Boruto would never cheat his way to success again. Sasuke completely accepts Boruto at this moment and grants him his head band.

Considering Naruto took Boruto’s headband away, Sasuke giving his up could symbolize forgiveness and a re-accepting back into the Leaf Shinobi.

So that’s the answer. Sasuke chooses to give Boruto his headband out of respect. Boruto admits he was wrong for cheating in the Chunin Exams. Sasuke gives him his old headband after the two have a talk about it.

Why did Boruto get his headband taken?

As you probably already know, Boruto got the slash on his headband because he cheated during the Chunin Exam. Boruto then became a ninja during his attempt to save his father Naruto with the other four Kages and Sasuke. Before going through Sasuke's rinnegan portal, he put back on his headband and was like I'M A NINJA!

Why is Boruto wearing Sasuke's cloak?

Boruto does not wear Sasuke's cloak and there is clear evidence as to why this is the case: he is 182cm tall while Boruto, after the time skip, is only 163cm. Sasuke's cloak almost reaches his knee, and had he given his cloak to Boruto, it would be far longer than what is shown when he is about to fight Kawaki.

How did Boruto get his headband back?

The costume milestone doesn't end there: Boruto lost his headband when his father disqualified him as a ninja for cheating in the Chunin Exams - so Sasuke gives Boruto the headband that he himself once tossed away.

Why did Sasuke give Boruto Itachi's headband?

Sasuke knows that losing that support is dangerous, and wants to do what he can to make sure Boruto can redeem himself. He knows what the headband means, more so after it has been lost, so he gives him his to show he is a shinobi and student of Sasuke.