Naruto: Shadow Rising Could Finally Reveal Metal Lee’s Mother After More Than a Decade of Mystery

One of the lingering mysteries in the Naruto franchise concerns the identity of Metal Lee’s mother. Despite being introduced as Rock Lee’s son, Metal’s family background has received very little attention throughout Boruto, leaving fans uncertain about who Rock Lee eventually married or had a child with. However, the newly announced Naruto: Shadow Rising could provide an opportunity to revisit this unanswered question. Created by Masashi Kishimoto, the upcoming manga was revealed at New York Comic Con 2026 and features…