The Overlooked Pride of Boruto Uzumaki: A Closer Look

Chapter 14 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is scheduled for release on September 21, 2024, and it is already generating buzz among fans due to early spoilers.

This new chapter highlights the protagonist’s anguish after being captured by Konohamaru following the confrontation with Jura. The episode delves into the protagonist’s interrogation by the Interrogation Team of the Hidden Leaf Village.

During the interrogation, the spoilers reveal important insights that illustrate the protagonist’s connection to his heritage and his tragic circumstances. Notably, despite feeling betrayed by his village, he is depicted wearing his old jacket adorned with the Uzumaki crest, symbolizing the neglect he faces from his roots.

Disclaimer: Potential spoilers ahead. The following sections may include the author’s opinions.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex – Examining the Protagonist’s Tragic Journey

The protagonist as seen in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot) — The protagonist in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

After Jura’s escape from the Hidden Leaf Village, facilitated by Hidari’s soul thorn, the protagonist found himself vulnerable and was subsequently apprehended by the Hidden Leaf Village Shinobi. He was taken back to the Interrogation Room, where key figures including Konoha leaders and Ibiki Morino awaited.

As the protagonist was brought in for questioning, the narrative underscored the significance of his clothing featuring the Uzumaki crest. While this detail wasn’t fully explored, it may act as a narrative device to emphasize his lingering attachment to his roots despite their betrayal, primarily due to the Omnipotence Shinjutsu.

Ibiki as seen in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot) — Ibiki in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The chapter further illustrates the torment the protagonist endured as he divulged everything he knew about the God Trees. Ibiki, fueled by rage over Naruto’s death, unleashed his wrath upon the protagonist upon learning that Naruto was still alive.

His desperation to locate the village leader led to false confessions from the protagonist, who attempted to clarify that the Seventh Hokage was safe; ironically, this backfired against him.

The Uzumaki clan was once a standalone village known for its strong ties with the Hidden Leaf due to their connections with the Senju clan (the clan of the first Hokage). However, their village was destroyed, leading to the scattering of its survivors across the globe.

Naruto as seen in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot) — Naruto in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

The last surviving members of this clan are from Naruto’s lineage, which continues through Boruto Uzumaki and Himawari. Regrettably, despite being a prominent survivor of the clan, the protagonist is embroiled in difficulties related to his origins, as the Uzumaki name is closely tied to the Hidden Leaf Village.

Although the protagonist could have chosen to discard his origins and become a rogue like Sasuke Uchiha, he remains determined to prove his detractors wrong, illustrating that their betrayal is a result of the Shinjutsu technique.

This determination is evident in the latest chapter as he clings to the Uzumaki clan crest, even while enduring beatings from village officials seeking information about the protagonist.

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