Kurama’s return in Boruto sets Himawari up to achieve what Naruto couldn’t

The recent chapters of the Boruto manga have been filled with intense action. The direction of the manga has become even more thrilling as it shifts its attention to characters who were previously overlooked. One character in particular is generating a lot of buzz – Himawari Uzumaki. Despite not being heavily involved in the manga’s main plot, she has been shown to possess impressive abilities.

There was a specific revelation in the most recent chapter that centered around Himawari. This sparked a lot of discussion on various social media platforms, resulting in the development of an intriguing theory.

This article examines the theory and explores the potential for Naruto’s daughter to surpass her father in strength.

Please be aware that this article contains major spoilers from the Two Blue Vortex manga chapters.

Boruto: Himawari’s Potential Power Boost from an Evolved Kurama

Himawari Uzumaki as seen in the Boruto anime series (Image via Studio Pierrot)

This could potentially be the first time fans get to witness an evolved form of Kurama, a feat that even Naruto himself cannot claim. However, this is merely a fan theory and not a confirmed possibility. In order to fully comprehend the significance of Kurama’s comeback and the potential to access Baryon Mode, it is necessary to delve deeper into this transformation.

Baryon Mode is comparable to the process of nuclear fusion, in which the user’s and Kurama’s chakra combine like kernels. This fusion results in the depletion of both chakras, ultimately leading to one of the entities becoming drained and potentially causing one of them to die. However, there are theories among fans that the resulting energy could be the chakra of a evolved state of Kurama.

Naruto in Baryon Mode as seen in the anime series (Image via Studio Pierrot)

It is a well-known fact that Tailed beasts have a tendency to reincarnate after a certain period of time. This has been established in the original series, so it is highly likely that we will witness a previously destroyed Tailed Beast returning. As the Baryon Mode continuously disperses energy, it is possible that the resulting chakra could give rise to an advanced version of Kurama.

Despite possessing the chakra of a more advanced form of Kurama, it appears to be weaker. This conclusion is based on the Tailed Beast’s size, as there seems to be a correlation between size and strength. It is possible that the evolved Kurama is still in its early stages and may reach its full potential with time.

The validity of this theory is supported by the story of the Kitsune in Japanese folklore. These mythical creatures, known as Yokais, possess the ability to grow stronger and their fur changes to a silver hue as a sign of evolution. In an anime series, a significant detail can be observed in Kurama’s final moments. As he bids farewell to Naruto with a fist bump, his fur also transforms to silver before gradually fading away.

These are a few examples that strengthen the Boruto fan theory that has been circulating online. However, we advise the fanbase to patiently wait for future chapters to gain a better understanding of this theory.

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