The latest installment of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, specifically chapter 20, unravels the fate of the shinobi in their ongoing battle against the formidable Human God Trees. In a dramatic turn of events, while Konohamaru Sarutobi stayed loyal, Sarada Uchiha unleashed her Mangekyo Sharingan to confront the menace known as Ryu.
In the previous chapter, a tense confrontation emerged as Matsuri attempted to consume Konohamaru for refusing to call her “Konohamaru-chan”. Meanwhile, Araya tried to lead the assault against Ryu, but the tide quickly turned when Ryu seized the Loadstone Sand-Sealing Blade, putting the shinobi forces in a precarious position.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.
The Struggle Against Ryu in Chapter 20
Chapter 20, titled “Because of Love,”begins with a gripping scene of Matsuri attempting to suffocate Konohamaru. As she battles with her conflicting feelings, Konohamaru recalls his mission and strives to reach her emotionally. He reminds Matsuri that their conversations are what make her day special, imploring her to reconsider her violent intentions.
Caught in a whirlwind of instinct and desire, Matsuri grapples with her urge to eliminate what she perceives as a threat while also desiring a connection with Konohamaru, ultimately feeling driven to consume him.
The narrative then shifts back to Ryu who has taken control of the situation, using his Iron Sand to subdue Araya and Mitsuki effectively. As Araya attempts to persuade Sarada and Yodo to flee, Ryu engages them in negotiation. He proposes a deal: if they can provide information about Boruto Otsutsuki and his allies, he would release their captured teammates.
Yodo, aware of the high stakes, presses Sarada to divulge what she knows to save their comrades, yet she realizes she lacks any real intel on Boruto. In a strategic move, Yodo offers to assist Ryu using her enemy-detection abilities, asking for the freedom of the other shinobi in return.
The story returns to Konohamaru and Matsuri, where Matsuri finds herself in tears as she contemplates her actions. Konohamaru interprets her tears as a sign that she may not truly wish to harm him. He invites her to hold his hands, suggesting a deepening of their relationship. But as she grasps him, he prepares to unleash two Giant Rasengan, only to hesitate upon hearing her call him “Konohamaru-chan.”This moment of compassion allows Matsuri to escape and launch a counteroffensive.
Witnessing this turn of events, Jura relays the information to his comrades Hidari and Mamushi.
Finally, the focus moves back to the escalating tension between Ryu and the shinobi. He pierces Yodo with his Iron Sand, dismissing her plea as he grows impatient with her tone. Meanwhile, Sarada rushes to Yodo’s side, where Yodo reveals her belief that Sarada has a hidden power within her that lies dormant. Yodo encourages Sarada to utilize this ability, speculating that it may only need to be harnessed to protect someone dearly relatable to her.
As Ryu attempts to manipulate Sarada with his Iron Sand, a surprising turn of events occurs; the Iron Sand begins to peel away, gravitating towards a singular point, revealing Sarada’s activation of her Mangekyo Sharingan ability.