In just 12 chapters, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has expanded the franchise’s lore and mysteries, with the latest chapter revealing new details that pushed the story further than fans expected.
The mysterious new villains, the self-aware Divine Trees, were initially shrouded in mystery, but recent developments have shed some light on them, though they also raise more questions.
Faced with the formidable Hidari, Boruto teamed up with Sarada and Konohamaru. The two allies bought Boruto time to charge up the Rasengan Uzuhiko.
After devastating Hidari, leaving only his face intact, Hidari attempted to escape through a Clawmark. However, Kawaki intervened, shrinking his escape route and finishing him off. What remained was a Thorn Soul Bulb, a fruit-like object.
The Thorn Soul Bulb appeared after Hidari’s defeat, suggesting it can only be obtained through the “death” of a Divine Tree. Boruto mentioned that the bulb is essential for rescuing Sasuke, who is seemingly trapped and dead within a Divine Tree. The specifics of how the Thorn Soul Bulb will be used to free Sasuke remain unclear, and it appears Boruto is uncertain about this as well.
Boruto’s Quest for Thorn Soul Bulb Reveals More Mysteries: Kashin Koji’s Past Encounter and Jura’s New Target
Interestingly, upon obtaining the bulb, Boruto inquires with Kashin Koji if it is indeed what they were searching for. Kashin Koji confirms it, noting it matches the one he saw previously.
This implies that Kashin Koji may have encountered a self-aware Divine Tree before, which was defeated, leading to more questions about the time skip and the activities of Jiraiya’s clone during those three years.
Unfortunately, Jura took the Thorn Soul Bulb from his companion before Boruto could secure it. Jura, who was previously focused on consuming Naruto and then Himawari, now seems to have added Boruto to his list after discovering his knowledge about the Thorn Soul Bulb.
This development underscores the significance of the Thorn Soul Bulb for the new villains in the series, indicating that unraveling this mystery will be crucial for the progression of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex and offering fans more to anticipate.
