Since his identity was stolen at the end of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations and he was falsely accused of killing his father, Konoha labeled Boruto as Public Enemy No. 1. This designation typically comes with strict security measures – such as heightened surveillance and dedicated task forces – designed to neutralize individuals considered a major threat to the community. However, as the series revealed, Konoha's security is a far cry from the standards maintained when the Seventh Hokage was in charge.
This points to a larger problem for the village, which has quietly emerged throughout the series. With Naruto disappearing (and presumed dead) at the end of Boruto part 1, Konoha appears to have lost much of its power. Shikamaru is the weakest Hokage in history in terms of raw combat strength, and Kawaki has clearly slacked off, as proven by his first humiliating confrontation with Boruto after the break. It appears that Konoha has become too complacent, which could ultimately cause its destruction, as seen in the flash-forward at the beginning of Boruto.
Boruto's confinement and interrogation ignored his danger level
Instead of a top-tier threat, Boruto was treated as if he was still the Hokage's son
In Boruto: Two Blue Vortexes Chapter #14, Boruto is interrogated by the ambitious and deceptively powerful Konohamaru Sarutobi, along with Ibiki Morino, a senior leader of Konoha's interrogation unit. Additionally, Boruto is restrained with handcuffs designed by Amado, a leading expert in scientific ninja technology and Otsutsuki technology. In theory, the security measures implemented to contain Boruto should have been more than enough to keep him contained.
Despite the supposedly robust security measures in place, Boruto managed to escape thanks to the quick thinking of Shikamaru, who was watching from an adjacent room, and Mitsuki, whom Shikamaru quickly convinced to help Boruto. During the meeting, Boruto revealed little new information, mainly confirming what Konoha security had already deduced on their own. However, he made a significant statement: Naruto and Hinata are still alive.
The security measures used to keep him in custody were ridiculously inadequate. As the most wanted criminal for the past three years, his reappearance is especially worrying given the current threat posed by the Divine Trees. Most critically, Boruto is accused of having murdered Naruto, one of Konoha's most powerful shinobi, highlighting the unacceptable lapse in security. Village elders rightly pointed out that the operation bordered on criminal negligence, and it is worth noting that even Eida's Omnipotence would not have excused such egregious security lapses.
Firstly, being wanted for killing a Hokage should have been a clear warning, especially considering Konoha's history. In the past, three Hokage before Naruto was murderedand given the exceptional skills and abilities required to hold the position, it is clear that their murders were committed by powerful enemies - and not ordinary rogue ninjas. Secondly, there is a significant personal history between Konohamaru, Naruto and Boruto. As fans of naruto As the series will remember, Konohamaru was deeply familiar with Naruto's life and abilities. He was the one who convinced Naruto to teach him the iconic Rasengan technique. He would also teach Boruto the technique.
Third, there are obvious concerns about entrusting Amado with the village's security, especially against its most wanted criminal. himself a former most wanted criminal and former subordinate of the Otsutsuki Clanthe village's long-time enemy. Furthermore, Amado's use of so-called “Chakra modulation” handcuffs was questionable. Although handcuffing a suspect behind his back is standard law enforcement procedure, exceptions are often made during interrogations, especially when the suspect is in a secure, confined space or when authorities need a clear view of the suspect's hands.
If Naruto had been in charge, it's unlikely that Boruto would have escaped so easily
Boruto is strong, but Naruto Uzumaki is on another level
Considering these points together, it becomes clear that Konoha's security measures were insufficient to guarantee Boruto's detention. Given their knowledge of the Hokage's previous assassinations and Boruto's unique skill set, which had undoubtedly intensified during his three-year absence, authorities should have recognized that he was no ordinary fugitive. Consequently, despite Konohamaru and Ibiki's experience, It would have been prudent to have more high-ranking shinobi present during interrogation to counter Boruto's exceptional abilities.
Secondly, there was absolutely no reason to trust Amado's technology to protect the most wanted criminal. Regardless of what Amado has done to prove his loyalty, when the stakes are so high, common sense dictates that any technical measures used in Boruto should have come from Konoha's own scientific ninja technology unit or other means to slow, block or otherwise interrupt your work. Chakra flow. Trusting Amado was an invitation to failure.
Lastly, although Boruto is considered extremely dangerous, it would have been more practical to handcuff him from the front, where his hands and fingers would be fully visible. This would have allowed Konohamaru and Ibiki to immediately detect if Boruto was trying to make a hand signal. Most importantly, this would have prevented Mitsuki from secretly entering the unlock code Shikamaru gave him. Even trusting the lock's capabilities, Boruto's supposed dangerous nature justified extra-special security measures, which were not implemented.
It's unlikely this fiasco would have happened if Naruto was still in charge.
It's unlikely this fiasco would have happened if Naruto was still in charge. In both cases, when Konoha faced an existential threat during Naruto's time as Hokage - against Momoshiki and Isshiki - Naruto ensured that the village's strongest shinobi, Sasuke and himself, were at the forefront of the defense. While Shikamaru's lack of involvement in the interrogation was understandable given his work with Boruto, including someone like Delta, Kawaki, or a senior ANBU agent would have made more sense. While these measures wouldn't guarantee that Boruto would remain in custody, they likely would have been more effective in protecting him, or at least making him safer. BorutoEscape is more difficult.