Boruto’s Latest Naruto Parallel Proves Kishimoto Has Taken Over from Ikemoto

The recent chapter of Boruto manga included a parallel to Naruto manga, which caused a stir among the fanbase. This was a highly anticipated event as it featured the beloved character Himawari Uzumaki and marked the return of Masashi Kishimoto as the series’ writer. The Boruto manga has faced challenges as it tries to live up to the success of its predecessor, one of the most popular Shonen manga series. With such high expectations, it was difficult to meet them all.

Despite this, the recent chapter of Two Blue Vortex continues to captivate fans with its entertaining story. It includes some of the most significant moments in the manga’s history, displaying Himawari’s growth as a Jinchuriki. This parallels a similar theme seen in the Naruto series, highlighting the young shinobi’s potential.

Please be advised that the following article contains spoilers from the Two Blue Vortex manga.

Boruto Chapter 10 Features a Naruto Parallel and Confirms Masashi Kishimoto’s Involvement

Himawari and Kurama as seen in the Boruto manga (Image via Shueisha)

One of the most discussed aspects of the Two Blue Vortex manga series is the fact that Himawari is Kurama’s Jinchuriki. Despite this, she struggled to control Kurama’s chakra and ultimately had to seek assistance from the Nine-Tailed Beast.

Kurama explained to Himawari that her ability to harness his chakra was entirely in her hands. The Tailed Beast also acknowledged her exceptional affinity for his chakra, surpassing even that of her father’s.

During the battle against Jura, a significant moment in the manga occurred. While Team 10 was facing off against the God Tree entity, Jura launched an attack that caused Himawari to sustain injuries. In a fit of anger, Inojin impulsively attacked Jura without a strategy, only to be countered and impaled by Jura’s Wood Style abilities.

Inojin Could Die in the Boruto Manga (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The presence of Jura’s counter greatly increases the likelihood of Inojin’s death in the manga. Himawari was overwhelmed with fury and negative feelings, causing the activation of the Kurama Chakra Mode. This was particularly intriguing as it hinted at Masashi Kishimoto’s role in the development of the manga.

In the Naruto series, Minato was severely wounded during Kushina’s first use of this mode. Afterward, Hinata Hyuga also suffered injuries when Naruto accessed this same transformation.

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This parallel verifies that the original author was involved. Although Mikio Ikemoto is talented, fans were not entirely satisfied with the manga’s early stages. During this time, Mikio Ikemoto had full creative control over the manga.

Despite the drastic change in pacing and overall story progression, the Two Blue Vortex chapters have still managed to captivate and win over Naruto fans. This is a testament to the author’s involvement in the story-writing process, as their contribution has greatly enhanced the entertainment value of the series.

In a mere 10 chapters, he has managed to introduce a fresh set of antagonists, bestow Jinchuriki status upon Himawari, resurrect Kurama, and provide a glimpse into the protagonist’s formidable abilities that far surpass those of Sasuke Uchiha. While Mikio Ikemoto is undeniably gifted, these substantial alterations indicate that Masashi Kishimoto has assumed a more hands-on role in the continuation of the series.