Boruto Two Blue Vortex Manga: Addressing the Shinju Strength Problem

Currently, the 11th chapter of the Boruto Two Blue Vortex manga has been released. While the latest chapters have been centered around Himawari’s discovery of her powers and her battle against Jura, some fans have begun to voice their worries about the Shinju’s dominance over all the new generation ninjas due to its overwhelming strength.

As a result, numerous side characters, particularly the younger generation of shinobi, are becoming obsolete and insignificant in the storyline. It is evident to many fans that the manga must address this matter promptly in order to maintain the relevance of characters besides Boruto.

Please be advised that this article contains spoilers for the Boruto Two Blue Vortex manga.

Boruto’s Two Blue Vortex Manga and the Necessity of Reintroducing Shadow Clone Training

Jura as shown in the Boruto Two Blue Vortex manga (Image via Shueisha)

The initial installments of Boruto Two Blue Vortex manga primarily emphasized the growth of Boruto’s power and his personal growth. These chapters effectively showcased Boruto’s superiority over all other shinobi in his generation.

Despite the Boruto Two Blue Vortex manga’s primary focus on Boruto, the side characters remain a crucial and significant aspect of the series. At present, all of the side characters’ power levels have been greatly surpassed by an astronomical margin.

Despite being the Nine-Tailed Fox Jinchuriki, Himawari is struggling to hold her own against Jura.

Despite these conditions, there has been much speculation among fans about how the author will address the power disparity between the protagonists and antagonists. While there are various approaches to tackling this issue, some of them may disrupt the flow of the story and could potentially not be well-received by the fandom.

In fact, the Naruto series offers several methods for addressing the power gap in a meaningful and organic manner. For example, one effective solution is to incorporate a concept similar to Dragon Ball’s Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

Considering the significant advancements in technology within the Boruto universe, it is not out of the realm of possibility for there to be a chamber that can manipulate the flow of time and slow it down.

Himawari as shown in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

This chamber would unintentionally aid the present generation of shinobi in their training, allowing them to gain the equivalent of years’ worth of experience while sacrificing only a few months in reality.

This idea has already been examined in Naruto through the use of Shadow Clones. The original user receives all accumulated knowledge and skills from the Shadow Clones.

By utilizing it, Naruto was able to significantly reduce the time it took to create the Rasenshuriken from a couple of years to just a couple of weeks. This was akin to a boost in experience, much like the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, allowing for intensive training and rapid skill development in a condensed period.

Despite being aware of the negative effects such as severe headaches and uncontrollable Nine-Tails’ chakra, Kurama has become an ally and advancements in recovery ninjutsu and technology have mitigated these downsides.

All of the Shinju as shown in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

To address this issue, a viable solution would be to incorporate a vulnerability unique to the Shinju. Similar to the Sage of Six Paths Madara, the Shinju possesses an unparalleled level of power. However, just like Madara, the Shinju can be weakened by utilizing Taijutsu and Sage Jutsu.

Giving the Shinju a similar hyper-specific weakness would enable the new generation of shinobi to train and reach a level of strength that is relevant within the current power structure of the series.

Final Thoughts

The twelfth chapter of the Boruto Two Blue Vortex manga, scheduled for release on July 19, 2024, will continue to showcase the growing power gap among the new generation of shinobi. There is a strong likelihood that upcoming chapters will delve into this significant disparity and potentially present a more balanced and engaging storyline.