Kawaki: The Potential Successor to Naruto in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex

The eagerly awaited chapter 15 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is scheduled for release on October 21, 2024. Yet, details about the chapter have already emerged, unveiling a truce between Boruto and Kawaki. Boruto’s assertion about being recognized as Naruto’s disciple may indeed hold merit, particularly in light of the narrative focused on Kawaki since the beginning.

This narrative ties back to the story of Naruto Shippuden, illustrating parallels between Naruto’s character at that time and the current Kawaki in Two Blue Vortex. Both characters are driven by singular, intense ambitions, and their true abilities have been constrained for various reasons.

Note: This article includes possible spoilers for chapter 15 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex and reflects the author’s perspective.

Kawaki: The True Disciple and Heir of Naruto in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex

Kawaki in the manga (Image courtesy of Studio Pierrot)

The latest spoilers for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 15 indicate that Boruto and Kawaki have united, declaring a temporary alliance to combat the Shinju threat. During this alliance, Boruto pressed Kawaki to receive direct training from Naruto, branding him the disciple of the Seventh Hokage.

Recognizing that freeing Naruto would take time, Boruto proposed an alternative. He pointed out that Amado had been suppressing Kawaki’s full capabilities, suggesting that they could persuade Amado to unlock his potential, allowing them to confront the Shinju without any reservations.

Boruto’s statement about Kawaki being Naruto’s disciple is backed by their shared experiences; Naruto has imparted valuable life lessons and numerous ninjutsu techniques to Kawaki. The true essence of Kawaki as Naruto’s successor becomes evident through the developments observed in Naruto’s life after the time skip.

Naruto in the anime (Image courtesy of Studio Pierrot)

Post-time skip, at the beginning of Naruto Shippuden, Naruto returned to the Hidden Leaf Village, warmly welcomed by his allies. His objective remained unchanged: to retrieve Sasuke Uchiha. Although his training with Jiraiya wasn’t exhaustive, it marked a significant transformation within him.

This mirrors Kawaki after his own time skip, as he, similarly, didn’t undergo extensive training but was fervently focused on his ultimate goal: eliminating Momoshiki to retrieve his savior.

Additionally, this aligns perfectly with how Naruto from Shippuden had yet to fully unlock his Nine-Tails chakra, paralleling Kawaki’s own sealed potential, as pointed out by Boruto. Should Boruto’s insights regarding Kawaki’s powers prove accurate, he could indeed emerge as Naruto’s rightful successor.

Conclusion

Boruto and Sasuke in the anime (Image courtesy of Studio Pierrot)

Kawaki’s journey mirrors that of Naruto’s, just as Boruto’s storyline draws comparisons to Sasuke, who similarly honed his skills during the time skip. These parallels suggest that their temporary collaboration may yield significant results against the Shinju, potentially allowing them to outmaneuver Jura in his own strategies.

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