A collection of Naruto novels serves as a bridge between the Naruto and Boruto series. These novels delve into various characters' lives: Hinata in 'Konoha Shinden: Steam Ninja Scrolls,' Naruto in 'Naruto Shinden: Family Day' by Miyamoto Mirei, Sasuke in 'Sasuke Shinden: The Teacher's Star Pupil' by Esaka Jun, and Shikamaru in 'Shikamaru Shinden: A Cloud Dancing in Forlorn Falling Petals' by Yano Takashi.