The new Boruto manga arc Two Blue Vortex has only released six chapters so far, yet it has already introduced an engaging storyline that has grabbed fans’ attention.
While the narrative has just begun, it has indicated that the older Boruto, after the time skip, has potentially become the most powerful shinobi yet seen in both his and Naruto’s world.
Compared to his father at the same age, Boruto has displayed greater growth from his time skip training, unveiling new abilities and a transformed personality.
In just three years, Boruto appears to have surpassed all previous ninjas in strength, even Naruto in his prime. Since we’ve only seen the start of this arc, it’s hard to dispute Boruto’s immense power scaling.
Naruto Is Not the Strongest Anymore, And Here Is Why!
As the plot progresses, Boruto’s true capacity for power is likely to become more evident and recognized as the strongest shinobi.
However, this means one disappointing implication for Naruto fans – with Boruto taking over the mantle, Naruto is no longer the most formidable ninja anymore.
There are several reasons presented why Naruto has been overtaken in strength in the Boruto storyline.
Boruto’s Unprecedented Growth After The Time Skip
In shonen anime, a time jump bringing improved skills after intense training is often a pivotal moment, as the young heroes emerge older and more powerful.
So far, it seems Boruto has gained even more from his 3 years of training outside the village than Naruto did after the original Naruto time skip. In just that short period, Boruto appears to have surpassed all previous shinobi in raw strength, including his father at the same age.
Additionally, Boruto has displayed techniques distinctly different and more advanced from his prior skills pre-time skip.
His Rasengan execution in particular, the Rasengan Uzuhiko, has exhibited greater sheer power than the Rasengans Naruto was using at the same point in his development.
The rapid scaling of Boruto’s abilities so quickly surpassing both his own father and prior legendary ninja is a testament to his prodigious growth from whatever undisclosed training he underwent.
It establishes Boruto on a path to potentially eclipse even Naruto’s peak powers during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Just how far Boruto progresses remains to be seen, but the early signs suggest he may become the greatest shinobi the ninja world has witnessed.
The Impact of Kurama’s Tragic Departure
After the tragic loss of Kurama, one of the mighty Tailed Beasts linked to him, Naruto Uzumaki – formerly the most powerful figure in the Naruto world – has become significantly depleted in strength.
Naruto was able to halt and defeat Isshiki in their climactic battle by utilizing Baryon Mode, a double-edged technique.
However, this came at a steep cost since Kurama exhausted his entire chakra reservoir before disappearing completely, leaving Naruto on his own and realistically just a fraction of the ninja he once was.
Even though Naruto had great inner power of his own, Kurama was the foremost source fueling his otherworldly abilities and pivotal in turning the tide of so many major fights over the years.
Without the Tailed Beast to call upon, Naruto lacks that nearly limitless well of chakra to tap into. This glaring vulnerability is why he can likely no longer lay claim to being the single strongest shinobi anymore in light of Kurama’s absence.
It remains to be seen just how handicapped Naruto’s skills become moving forward or if can perhaps regain some lost strength through other means.
But the early indications are the loss of his longtime friend and inner power has irrevocably weakened the heroic ninja who saved the world.
A Journey to Surpassing Naruto’s Peak
Even at just 12 years old, Boruto was already a gifted shinobi blessed with both his mother’s intellectual aptitude and his father’s immense talent.
With that degree of innate skill and smarts, plus training under Sasuke’s wing, Boruto seemed destined for great power.
Because he possesses sharper wits and abilities exceeding his father’s at the same age, Boruto has likely always been fated to one day surpass Naruto in strength.
All that was needed was essential battle experience and a dire enough catalyst to push his rapid growth to the next level.
Now after the time skip, on top of his undisclosed training, there are clues Boruto may have also learned Sage Mode judging from his sessions with Kashin Koji and the toads.
Mastering that technique would instantly vault his powers beyond most shinobi, including Naruto currently.
When combining Boruto’s prodigy-level potential, Uzumaki lineage, early training, and suggested further development off-screen, the stage has been set for him to eclipse even adult Naruto at his peak.
The extent of his growth remains to be fully unveiled, but the signs point to Boruto being on the path toward becoming the mightiest ninja the world has ever witnessed.
