Overview
- Boruto has achieved mastery of the Rasengan in a time frame significantly shorter than Naruto, indicating superior training methods and chakra regulation.
- His remarkable proficiency spans multiple Nature Transformations, establishing him as more versatile than his father.
- With his mastery of Uchiha Style Kenjutsu and the exclusive Jogan eye technique, Boruto possesses unique advantages in combat.
Boruto Uzumaki is carving out his own identity, stepping beyond the legacy of his father, Naruto Uzumaki. This evolution takes place against the backdrop of a transformed shinobi landscape, fraught with the Otsutsuki’s menacing presence and the complexities of Kawaki’s overwhelming power. While Boruto grapples with being labeled a rogue ninja for allegedly killing his adoptive father, Kawaki has fully embraced the Uzumaki name, driven by a relentless pursuit to eradicate the Otsutsuki, even if it means clashing with Boruto. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident that Boruto has ascended to a level of skill that arguably eclipses that of his father.
In the latest arc, Two Blue Vortex, Boruto continues to unveil abilities and techniques that surpass what Naruto had mastered by the time of Shippuden. Fans are increasingly drawn to comparing Boruto’s accomplishments with those of Naruto, particularly when it comes to the extraordinary feats he has attained that his father did not.
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Mastered The Rasengan with Remarkable Speed
Exceptional Chakra Control Skills
The Rasengan is a cherished technique shared by both Naruto and Boruto, indicative of their lineage. Each has reinvented aspects of this powerful jutsu, tailoring it to their own fighting style. However, Boruto has proved his superiority in terms of training efficiency. After prompting Sasuke for guidance, Boruto quickly mastered the Rasengan in merely a few days, whereas Naruto spent extensive weeks perfecting the same technique, often relying on shadow clones during his early attempts.
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Superior Affinity for Diverse Nature Transformations
Beyond His Father’s Wind Release Mastery
Under the mentorship of Kakashi Hatake, Naruto discovered his inherent connection to Wind Release, empowering him to develop the destructive Rasenshuriken. This innovation became one of his signature moves. In contrast, Boruto does not limit himself to just Wind Release. His ability to tap into Water Release (e.g., using techniques like Splash Bullet) and Lightning Release (culminating in skills like Purple Lightning and an innovative Invisible Rasengan) showcases his unparalleled versatility within elemental ninjutsu.
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Created Unique Variants of the Rasengan
Innovative Use Without External Assistances
While Naruto gained access to all elemental types through the Six Paths technique and the Chakra of the Nine-Tails, resulting in various elemental Rasengan forms, Boruto’s already impressive chakra control enables him to generate his own unique Rasengan variants without such external influences. His Lightning-infused Vanishing Rasengan offers tactical surprise, while his Compression Rasengan amplifies penetrative force. Additionally, the wind-enhanced Futon Rasengan represents a more potent variant compared to the initial Rasenshuriken developed by Naruto.
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Excellence in Uchiha Style Kenjutsu
Mastering Swordsmanship
Contrasting with Naruto, who preferred unarmed combat, Boruto has demonstrated outstanding skill with bladed weapons. His training under Sasuke has significantly enhanced his proficiency in Kenjutsu, particularly in the Uchiha Style. Boruto’s expertise allows him to execute swift slashes and harness the lightning element within his blade, enabling him to defeat formidable foes such as the Claw Grimes derived from the Ten-Tails.
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Utilization of the Jogan
A Unique Dojutsu
In addition to potential access to the Byakugan from his Hyuga lineage, Boruto’s victory over Momoshiki Otsutsuki granted him the Jogan, a Dojutsu some regard as mythical among the Otsutsuki. The Jogan possesses astounding powers, enabling Boruto to visualize chakra pathways and predict interdimensional portal placements. Notably, he can still utilize this technique even if the Jogan is temporarily compromised.
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The Intriguing Abilities of the Kama
The Otsutsuki’s Reincarnation Mechanism
Upon defeating Momoshiki with Naruto’s Rasengan, Boruto incurs the Kama—a seal that encapsulates the host’s biological makeup, ultimately preparing the host for a complete takeover. Unlike Naruto, whose ties with Tailed Beasts are established, Boruto faces an impending transformation due to his compatibility with the Kama, potentially marking him as the next vessel for the Otsutsuki to cultivate.
This unique seal endows Boruto not only with the combat expertise of Momoshiki but also with enhanced physical capabilities and abilities to absorb and repel chakra-based attacks. However, Boruto’s interactions with Momoshiki lead to sporadic control struggles, revealing the duality of their bond and sometimes granting Boruto transformative power increases.
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Transformation into Full Otsutsuki
Achieving Complete Otsutsuki Integration
In a dire situation, Boruto’s life was saved when Momoshiki activated the powers of the Kama, thus branding Boruto as a complete Otsutsuki. This transformation allows a deeper sharing of thoughts and experiences between them, giving Boruto access to Momoshiki’s memories while simultaneously posing the risk of losing control to the Otsutsuki’s will.
The completion of Boruto’s transformation permits him to utilize Shinjutsu—abilities attributed to the Otsutsuki family that are deemed divine, such as levitation and teleportation, which do not require traditional hand signs.
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Revived the Flying Thunder God Technique
An Innovation in Teleportation
The Flying Thunder God Technique, a signature move of Minato Namikaze, revolutionized shinobi combat by allowing instant transport to tagged locations. While Naruto struggled to master this ability, Boruto has skillfully created his own variation by leveraging his unique Otsutsuki physiology. Utilizing distinct metallic objects, Boruto can replicate the teleportation properties previously reserved for his grandfather’s renowned technique, demonstrating his growing prowess.
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Introduced the Planetary Rasengan
Devastating Power with Controlled Intensity
Among the significant revelations in Two Blue Vortex is Boruto’s invention of the Uzuhiko Rasengan, a technique powered by what he describes as “planetary chakra energy.”This fresh take diverges from traditional nature energy associated with Sage Mode, instead invoking the physical energy connected to the Earth.
In its essence, the Uzuhiko functions as a Rasengan variant that manipulates planetary physics to create diverse attack intensities. When unleashed at its lowest capacity, it generates effects analogous to those of a standard Rasengan, but can also create severe disorientation that only Boruto can mitigate. Increasing its potential poses the risk of causing formidable destruction, even dismembering adversaries. Boruto claims this technique counteracts the Otsutsuki, effectively turning the planet’s natural forces against them, a profound departure from Naruto’s method of scaling Rasengan through sheer size or elemental enhancements.