The beginning scene of Boruto episode 1/chapter 1 established a sense of unease as the Hidden Leaf Village lay in ruins and the Hokage’s statues were destroyed. Perched on one of the faces, two shinobi appeared to be engaged in a standoff.
During this flashforward scene, Kawaki announced the end of the “Age of Shinobi,”and Boruto, inspired by his father Naruto Uzumaki, stood prepared to fight against it. Since then, various events have taken place in the story.
Despite this, there remains a lingering uncertainty about how the situation reached its current state. In the latest installment of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Kawaki’s words may hold the answers.
Please note: This article includes possible spoilers from chapter 9 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex and reflects the author’s personal views.
Two Blue Vortex Chapter 9: Possible Hints of Boruto’s Opening Sequence in Kawaki’s Words
The ninth chapter of Two Blue Vortex saw the Divine Tree arrive in Konoha and receive a warm welcome from the newly formed Ino-Shika-Cho trio and Himawari. The group’s quest to find Naruto Uzumaki led them to the village and to Himawari, who appeared to possess the chakra signature of the Nine Tails.
Upon hearing about the breach, Shikamaru and the rest of the group were informed that Boruto and Kawaki had regained consciousness. Upon feeling his brother’s chakra, Kawaki quickly headed to the affected area and was met face-to-face with the blonde. As usual, Kawaki tried to shift the blame onto himself and immediately launched an attack.
Despite Kawaki’s aggression, the protagonist was able to incapacitate the dark-haired teen with a single gut punch. This caused Kawaki to become enraged and activate his Karma, which in turn activated Boruto’s Karma due to resonation. However, the protagonist had been trained to avoid using his Karma at all costs and immediately fled, presumably going to where his younger sister was.
During an internal dialogue, Kawaki questions, “…can’t control his Karma?”This prompts a review of episode/chapter 1 and leads to a theory about how the Leaf Village ended up in its current state.
The main issue at hand is Kawaki’s trigger of Boruto’s Karma through resonance. This activation carries the danger of releasing Momoshiki, a well-known fact among fans. Although Kawaki recognizes the potential consequences of killing his brother, he still justifies it as “crazy.”Ultimately, by awakening Momoshiki, Konoha faces the risk of destruction, leading us to the beginning of the story.
Upon examining the situation, the blonde remarks, “I had a feeling this was the inevitable outcome.”This implies that he was already informed about the events that transpired beforehand. As it has been made clear, Boruto’s objective is to reconcile with Kawaki. However, this statement clearly indicates that a significant event took place.
One question arises from this situation – if the blonde was certain they could resolve it, why did they persist in fighting against fate? The answer may lie with Momoshiki himself, as he plays a crucial role in the plot and his Karma continues to drive Kawaki’s animosity towards his brother.
Regardless, Momoshiki and Boruto have had numerous conversations. Each exchange revolved around the latter defying his predicted fate and creating his own path. In Chapter 75 of the previous series, Boruto catches a glimpse of the future foreseen by Momoshiki. It is probable that he also saw the events of the 3-year timeskip.
In that case, it aligns with his previous statement where he cautioned about the “worst possible future”which entailed losing control of the Shinju. As predicted by Momoshiki, his Karma and “those blue eyes”(likely referring to Eida) would ultimately lead to the downfall of the blonde ninja. Therefore, the boy was aware that if Momoshiki were to take over, it would result in the destruction of all that he held dear.
Returning to chapter 9, the teenager’s concern was evident as his Karma was triggered by the resonance. He quickly reacted, as he had been practicing not to depend on it. This suggests that the blonde was aware of the grim outcome, but not the circumstances that led to it.
Returning to episode/chapter 1, Kawaki confidently affirms to his brother that “this”was indeed the “only outcome.”He then declares that “The Age of Shinobi is over.”It is rather peculiar of him to make such a statement, as it does not seem to relate to his previous response.
Additionally, as Boruto displays his determination to withstand Omnipotence and the struggle against Kawaki to Momoshiki, he takes a specific action. He puts on Sasuke Uchiha’s headband and declares himself as “a Konoha Will of Fire Ninja.”Interestingly, the word “Shinobi”can also be translated as “to endure”when it is used interchangeably with “Ninja”.
The conclusion of the Naruto series mirrored the same sentiment. The last scenes showed Naruto giving Sasuke his headband and ended with Naruto’s reflection on the true essence of being a shinobi – to persevere. In a similar fashion, when his son donned Sasuke’s headband, it symbolized his determination to persist in the shadows until he shapes a brighter path in the harsh reality.
Additionally, as the Next Generations series nears its end, Kawaki starts to embrace anti-shinobi beliefs. He believes that the traditional shinobi methods are ineffective and that any necessary actions should be taken immediately. He deems relying on future generations as futile and without hope.
The reason why he says what he does in episode/chapter 1 could be because he wants to communicate to his brother that he was determined to make sure their envisioned bright future became a reality. In other words, he believed swift action was necessary. As a result, he is fully aware of the responsibilities he must now undertake.
Despite how crazy it may seem to him, Kawaki intends to take his brother’s life. Although he is determined to go through with it, he struggles to fully justify his actions. In chapter 2, he witnessed the extent of his brother’s growth and saw how heavily he relied on his Karma. This suggests that there is a lower chance of Momoshiki causing chaos.
The events in chapter 2 further demonstrate that Boruto’s sole intention is to safeguard Konoha, albeit from a covert standpoint. He spent a significant portion of his life trying to rationalize his brother’s actions, only to be proven even more wrong. This illustrates that Kawaki has reached a point of irreversibility.
Despite the evidence that Boruto is no longer a threat, he continues to struggle with justifying why his brother should die. This is likely because he sees no other option. As seen in Two Blue Vortex chapter 9, he chooses to activate Karmic Resonance in order to confront his brother and force him to face the consequences of his actions.
As a result, Kawaki’s actions are likely to have opened the gates for Momoshiki’s arrival. This will ultimately put the Leaf Village at risk of suffering and being decimated, leading to a final showdown between the two brothers.
Final Thoughts
Although it may seem like a complex theory, it is still a very believable one. Kawaki’s strong convictions and beliefs, which were formed before the events of Two Blue Vortex and the timeskip, would require a compelling justification for his desire to kill his brother. However, as the son of Naruto Uzumaki and a student of Sasuke Uchiha, he is a unique individual.
Furthermore, it should be noted that Kawaki currently poses a negligible threat to his brother. Prior to Sasuke’s incapacitation and entrapment in a tree, he shared a wealth of knowledge with Boruto, which is currently being showcased.
It is also notable that Kurama has made a return through Himawari, and further details about this will be disclosed in the near future.
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