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Naruto Is Sabotaging Its Next Anime With One Disastrous Choice

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Naruto Is Sabotaging Its Next Anime With One Disastrous Choice

Warning: Contains spoilers for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #34.The Naruto franchise’s return with a new Boruto anime is more of an inevitability than anything else, and it’s hard to be...

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Warning: Contains spoilers for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #34.The Naruto franchise’s return with a new Boruto anime is more of an inevitability than anything else, and it’s hard to be excited about it. On the one hand, if it follows the model of more modern anime that go for shorter seasons to maximize quality, then the new Boruto anime will likely be a visual marvel with great pacing and no tedious filler, but on the other hand, that won’t erase the constant narrative shortcomings of the Boruto manga, so it will still be hard to sit through no matter how good the anime looks.

Any excitement that might be had from a new Boruto anime is immediately killed by how disappointing the manga is, and that only gets worse when going into its sequel, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. Despite some notable improvements in action and character writing, Two Blue Vortex still has many of the same problems that have plagued Boruto from day one, and after its last chapter, it’s hard to feel hyped for the anime’s return in any regard.

Boruto Wasted A Perfect Chance To Save Its Worst Story Arc

The aftermath of the Mamushi arc
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Boruto: Two Blue Vortex’s latest arc was about Mamushi of the Divine Trees invading the Leaf Village to kill Eida, and it was probably the worst arc in the manga to date. Not only did Mamushi’s lackluster power set make him an incredibly boring villain, but the arc ending with his death only made the Divine Trees look more pathetic, even by the usual standards of Boruto’s terrible villains, and it’s hard to find anything particularly enjoyable about it.

The only potential saving grace of the Mamushi arc was in how he was defeated; Mamushi was defeated when Inojin used the Mind Transfer Jutsu to possess Mamushi and have Daemon kill him by destroying his eyes, and since that damage would be transferred to Inojin, it seemed like Inojin would become blind as a consequence of Mamushi’s defeat. Unfortunately, that was immediately undone in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #34, when Himawari used her healing powers to fix Inojin’s eyes as if they had never been destroyed in the first place.


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Naruto’s Next Anime Is Threatening To Kill The Original Series’ Most Controversial Character

With the very soul of one of Naruto’s most iconic characters caught in the balance, future arcs of its next anime will need to tread carefully.

Himawari saved Inojin from death when she first gained access to Kurama’s chakra, and even back in Naruto, Naruto made Kakashi regrow a fully functioning eye, so there is a precedent for this in the franchise. However, Naruto was in Six Paths Mode, and Inojin’s previous injury was just to set up Himawari’s new powers, so it’s not the same; above all else, with how much attention was given to how big a deal Inojin’s actions were, it’s disappointing to see it resolved so easily, and that anticlimax perfectly captures how utterly disappointing the Mamushi arc was.

Boruto’s New Chapter Highlights The Biggest Problems With Two Blue Vortex

Manga panel from Boruto Two Blue Vortex chapter 1 shows a colored double page spread of Boruto standing with his cape blowing in the wind and obstructing part of his face. A yellow background with blue specks behind him. He's glaring towards the viewer with his one blue eye.
Manga panel from Boruto Two Blue Vortex chapter 1 shows a colored double page spread of Boruto standing with his cape blowing in the wind and obstructing part of his face. A yellow background with blue specks behind him. He’s glaring towards the viewer with his one blue eye.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex having zero consequences for Inojin’s sacrifice was a terrible decision, and above all else, it highlights the biggest problems with the manga. Despite the story trying to sell itself as Boruto taking a tense and serious turn, Boruto always gets out of danger with relative ease, Code and the Divine Trees are largely unthreatening outside of Jura, and even serious injuries are unlikely to stick. In short, the series never succeeds at selling its tense atmosphere because of how easily the heroes deal with everything, and the Mamushi arc is the biggest offender yet.











































Hidden Leaf Village · Chunin Exam
Naruto
Trivia Challenge

🔥
Jinchūriki
Believe it!

🔴
Sharingan
Copy ninja

🌀
Jutsu
Rasengan!

🌿
Village
Will of Fire

⚡
Bonds
Unbreakable

01

Naruto Uzumaki carries an immense burden — a powerful Tailed Beast sealed inside him since birth by the Fourth Hokage. This fox demon’s chakra gives Naruto extraordinary power but also makes him an outcast. What is the name of this Nine-Tailed Beast?




✓ Correct! Kurama is the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within Naruto by his father, the Fourth Hokage. Initially a source of fear and hatred, Kurama eventually becomes one of Naruto’s closest allies. Their bond is one of the most emotional arcs in the entire series.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Kurama. Shukaku is the One-Tail sealed in Gaara, Matatabi is the Two-Tails, and Gyuki is the Eight-Tails sealed in Killer Bee. Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox, is Naruto’s legendary partner.

02

Naruto’s greatest rival is a prodigy from a prestigious clan who possesses a powerful eye technique called the Sharingan. Consumed by a desire for vengeance against his older brother, he defects from the Hidden Leaf Village. Who is this rival?




✓ Correct! Sasuke Uchiha is Naruto’s eternal rival and best friend. After the Uchiha massacre, Sasuke’s obsession with killing his brother Itachi drives him to leave the village and seek power at any cost. Their rivalry is the emotional backbone of the entire series.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Sasuke Uchiha. Neji is a Hyuga clan genius with the Byakugan, Gaara is the Sand Village’s jinchūriki, and Rock Lee is the taijutsu specialist. Only Sasuke wields the Sharingan and defects to join Orochimaru.

03

Naruto’s signature jutsu is a spinning sphere of concentrated chakra formed in the palm of his hand. Originally created by the Fourth Hokage and taught to Naruto by Jiraiya, it becomes the foundation for many of his most powerful attacks. What is this technique called?




✓ Correct! The Rasengan is a pure chakra manipulation technique that doesn’t require hand signs. Created by Minato Namikaze and passed down through Jiraiya to Naruto, it evolves into many variations including the devastating Rasenshuriken with added Wind Release nature transformation.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is the Rasengan. The Chidori is Sasuke and Kakashi’s lightning technique, Shadow Clone Jutsu is a different Naruto staple, and the Lava Rasenshuriken is a late-series variant. The base Rasengan is Naruto’s iconic spinning chakra sphere.

04

Team 7’s leader is a mysterious, mask-wearing jonin known as the “Copy Ninja” for his ability to replicate over a thousand jutsu using his borrowed Sharingan eye. He’s always reading a certain novel. Who is this legendary sensei?




✓ Correct! Kakashi Hatake, the Copy Ninja of the Sharingan, leads Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura). His Sharingan was a gift from his dying friend Obito Uchiha. Always cool under pressure and perpetually reading Make-Out Paradise, Kakashi eventually becomes the Sixth Hokage.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Kakashi Hatake. Might Guy leads Team Guy, Asuma leads Team 10, and Jiraiya is one of the Legendary Sannin who later trains Naruto. Only Kakashi is the masked Copy Ninja with a borrowed Sharingan who leads Team 7.

05

Sasuke’s older brother massacred nearly the entire Uchiha clan in a single night, then joined the criminal organization Akatsuki. It was later revealed he did it all on orders from the village to prevent a coup — sacrificing everything to protect his brother. Who is this tragic figure?




✓ Correct! Itachi Uchiha is one of Naruto’s most complex characters. A pacifist genius forced into an impossible choice, he bore the hatred of the entire world — including his beloved brother Sasuke — to protect the Hidden Leaf from civil war. His final words to Sasuke remain iconic.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Itachi Uchiha. Madara is the legendary clan founder, Obito is the masked man behind much of the war, and Shisui was Itachi’s best friend. Itachi alone carried out the massacre to prevent the Uchiha coup and protect Sasuke.

06

From the very first episode, Naruto declares his lifelong dream to earn the respect of his village and prove his worth. He vows to achieve the highest rank in the Hidden Leaf — its supreme leader. What is this title that Naruto dreams of?




✓ Correct! Hokage is the title of the Hidden Leaf Village’s leader, and Naruto’s dream of becoming Hokage drives the entire series. After years of struggle, he finally achieves his dream and becomes the Seventh Hokage in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Hokage. The Kazekage leads the Sand Village, Jonin Commander is a military rank, and Anbu Captain leads black ops. The Hokage is the Hidden Leaf’s supreme leader — and Naruto’s lifelong dream since he was a lonely academy student.

07

Naruto’s father was the Fourth Hokage, known as the “Yellow Flash of the Leaf” for his incredible speed using the Flying Thunder God technique. He sacrificed his life to seal the Nine-Tails inside his newborn son. What is his name?




✓ Correct! Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage and Yellow Flash, sacrificed himself using the Reaper Death Seal to seal Kurama inside baby Naruto. His love for his son and faith in Naruto’s potential made him one of the series’ most selfless characters.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Minato Namikaze. Hiruzen Sarutobi is the Third Hokage, Tobirama Senju is the Second, and Hashirama Senju is the First. Minato, the Fourth Hokage, is Naruto’s father who sealed the Nine-Tails at the cost of his own life.

08

A shy, kind-hearted kunoichi from the Hyuga clan admired Naruto from afar since their academy days. She boldly confessed her love while fighting Pain to protect him, and eventually became his wife. Who is this character?




✓ Correct! Hinata Hyuga went from a timid girl who could barely speak around Naruto to a fierce warrior who stood against Pain to protect him. Her confession during the Pain arc is one of the series’ most emotional moments. They marry in The Last: Naruto the Movie and have two children, Boruto and Himawari.

✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Hinata Hyuga. Sakura is Naruto’s teammate who loves Sasuke, Ino is Sakura’s rival from the Yamanaka clan, and Temari is a Sand Village kunoichi who marries Shikamaru. Only Hinata loved Naruto from the very beginning.

Mission Complete
Your Ninja Record


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Are you Hokage material — or still at the academy practicing clone jutsu?

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex’s attempts at being a more serious story are utterly undermined by its penchant for anticlimax, and at this point in the story, that’s unlikely to change anytime soon. That style of writing only further emphasizes how far it’s strayed from what made Naruto work, and that doesn’t change, then there’s no reason to be optimistic about Boruto: Two Blue Vortex’s eventual anime.

Boruto Two Blue Vortex Volume 1 Cover

Writer

Masashi Kishimoto

Writers

Masashi Kishimoto

Penciler(s)

Mikio Ikemoto

Inker(s)

Mikio Ikemoto

Colorist(s)

Mikio Ikemoto

Publisher(s)

Viz Media


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