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While it may not be as glorious as Naruto, Boruto sure packs a punch. This ties in well with new generations and jutsu. Its blend of old and new is reminiscent of Kishimoto’s original series. The same goes for the transformations in the manga.
Of late, Naruto’s Baryon Mode is deemed one of the strongest power-ups. Through his amassing of Kyuubi’s chakra, Naruto defeated Isshiki Otsutsuki. Despite its formidability, it has its fair share of pitfalls. But there’s a solution to that as well.
An iconic yet powerful transformation from the original series deserves its much-needed comeback. Needless to say, the sequel highlights the comeback of several jutsu including Hiraishin.
WithTwo Blue Vortex’sreinvention of Rasengan, the series needs to bring back this overpowered ability. Not only does it outclass other power-ups in terms of badassery, it is efficacious in most aspects.
Masashi Kishimoto’s Shippuden ability outclasses Baryon Mode
Masashi Kishimotogave some of the iconic power-ups to his characters. His portrayal of strength and power is impeccable in most aspects. Often, the mangaka doesn’t get his due credit for his diversity in characters.
From Rock Lee’s proficiency in Taijutsu to Sakura’s excellence in medical ninjutsu, Kishimoto redefined strength. This also holds for his protagonist Naruto. With the sequel, though, his power-up seemed unnecessary according to most fans.
In his fight against Isshiki Otsutsuki, The Seventh Hokage usesBaryon Mode. It is no less than a suicidal jutsu with its detrimental nature. The amassing of chakra from Kyuubi inadvertently affects the wielder. This was clear with Kurama’s “death”.
Not only that, the transformation is impractical albeit in its formidable nature. While it proved fatal against the Otsutsuki, there’s yet another power-up that is more efficacious and conclusive.
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Kishimoto needs to bring back the overpowered yet lethal Senjutsu in the sequel. Sage Mode was no less than a feat for most characters, especially with the arduous training. Additionally, Naruto defeated Pain and was able to track him down eventually.
And while the character peaked in his prime, this is overturned in the sequel. With him being sealed away in another dimension, his fate remains unknown and ambiguous for the most part.
Naruto Uzumaki’s future in theBorutoseries
Naruto’sheavy reliance on Kurama’s power defeats the purpose of his Sage Mode training. While Kyuubi’s chakra gave him a badass power-up, it did take away the value of Sage Mode. This is evident in his fight against Momoshiki Otsutsuki.
Both he and Sasuke fight Otsutsukis but are grossly nerfed throughout the series. This is especially true for the latter who lost his Dojutsu at the hands of the Otsutsuki. But there’s more to it, especially when it comes to their fate in the series.
With Kawaki sealing Naruto and Hinata inBoruto: Two Blue Vortex, his fate remains unknown. In a similar vein, Sasuke’s “death” by the claw grimes puts his future in ambiguous territory. Both characters’ absence is used to pave the way for the hero.
With both Naruto and Sasuke gone, Boruto’s individuality shines through. His mastery of Rasengan Uzuhiko along withFlying Raijin Jutsuis a perfect example. When he incapacitated Code, he broke away from his father’s shadow.
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As for the Seventh Hokage, while he is presumed death, his status hasn’t been confirmed by Kishimoto. In any case, it is safe to assume that the character is bound to make his comeback in the future.
Boruto: Naruto New GenerationsandNaruto: Shippudenis available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Both manga are available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
