diff --git a/documentation/kernel-dev/kernel-dev-advanced.xml b/documentation/kernel-dev/kernel-dev-advanced.xml
index 0fb9029f5a..144ff0ce4f 100644
--- a/documentation/kernel-dev/kernel-dev-advanced.xml
+++ b/documentation/kernel-dev/kernel-dev-advanced.xml
@@ -1029,9 +1029,8 @@
             <listitem><para><filename>branch [ref]</filename>:
                 Creates a new branch relative to the current branch
                 (typically <filename>${KTYPE}</filename>) using
-                the currently checked-out branch, or "ref" if specified.</para>
-                <para><emphasis>TODO:</emphasis> Bruce, we need to clarify
-                the "relative to the current branch" bit.</para></listitem>
+                the currently checked-out branch, or "ref" if specified.
+                </para></listitem>
             <listitem><para><filename>define</filename>:
                 Defines variables, such as <filename>KMACHINE</filename>,
                 <filename>KTYPE</filename>, <filename>KARCH</filename>,