Why does Sarada wear glasses despite having Mangekyou Sharingan? Explained

The focus of the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga has now shifted to Himawari Uzumaki and Boruto, as they are the main characters driving the series forward. Meanwhile, other characters such as Sarada Uchiha have been pushed to the sidelines for an extended period of time. Despite being a prodigy of the Uchiha clan, Sarada’s potential for growth in combat has not been fully explored, leaving fans disappointed.

Despite having one of the most advanced Doujutsu in the manga, Sarada’s poor eyesight continues to be a question among fans. However, she was able to activate her Mangekyou Sharingan, a significant moment in the manga. To uncover the explanation behind her need for glasses, one must look back at the events that shaped her early years.

Why does Sarada wear glasses in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex?

Sarada, as seen in the anime series (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Despite the fact that she wears glasses in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Sarada’s poor eyesight is not something new. It is a result of an incident from her childhood when she suffered from a fever that left a lasting impact on her body.

Despite Sasuke Uchiha, her father, being away on a mission to gather information about the Otsutsuki, Sarada’s fever persisted. Unfortunately, her vision was permanently affected by the illness. Luckily, Karin came into the picture and provided Sarada with glasses that helped correct her impaired vision.

Karin, as seen in the original anime series (Image via Studio Pierrot)

This is the actual explanation for Sarada Uchiha’s choice to wear glasses in the anime and manga series. While there are many theories circulating on the internet about the cause of her vision impairment, this is the true reason behind it.

One popular theory suggests that Sarada inherited Sakura Haruno’s genes. However, some fans falsely believe that Sakura’s genes are to blame for her daughter’s poor eyesight, when in reality this is not the case.

Despite her subpar eyesight, this is not a major issue in battle as she possesses the powerful Mangekyo Sharingan. This significantly enhances her abilities. However, despite the explanation given by the manga author in the animanga series, the fanbase remains largely unsatisfied with the answer.

The artist in charge of the character design may have made a creative decision, which fans should consider. The writers could have then used this design to come up with a plausible explanation for the character’s poor eyesight.

Sarada will utilize her Mangeykyou Sharingan in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex (Image via Shueisha)

Despite this, Sarada’s character design is not currently one of the main concerns with the manga. Many fans are eager to see her receive more focus and development within the story. As of now, she has not fully demonstrated her abilities and it will be intriguing to see how she stacks up against her fellow comrades, such as Boruto and Kawaki.

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