Ever since Boruto introduced the Uzuhiko Rasengan in Two Blue Vortex, the technique has stood out as one of the protagonist's most symbolic and powerful. Its mysterious operation is based on cosmic forces and the continuous movement of rotation.
Uzuhiko quickly gained attention among fans for his originality and visual impact. However, a recent confrontation with Jura may have challenged his supposed invincibility.
Isn't Uzuhiko's Rasengan perfect?
During the intense fight against Jura, Boruto used Uzuhiko as his main trump card to escape a wooden prison and directly injure the Divine Tree. The attack made an impact, but was completely neutralized by Jura seconds later. Furthermore, he revealed a worrying detail: Uzuhiko shares similar principles with his Mini Biju Bomb.
This statement is anything but random. Jura not only blocks the attack with ease but also demonstrates an understanding of the Rasengan's workings on a level that not even Boruto seems to have fully grasped. The critical point is clear: any enemy with a similar technique or sufficient intelligence can understand and counter Uzuhiko.
What makes Uzuhiko vulnerable?
The strength of the Uzuhiko Rasengan lies in its concept: it creates an infinite rotation that, in theory, constantly accumulates energy, causing prolonged and profound damage. However, its structural similarity to techniques like the Mini Biju Bomb may be its weakness. Both appear to manipulate large volumes of condensed chakra with rotational and destructive properties, which could allow for mutual interference.
Furthermore, as a new technique, Uzuhiko's hasn't yet stood the test of time. We don't know if there are limitations related to the user's stamina, chakra expenditure, or vulnerability during execution. Jura, by neutralizing it so easily, may have revealed that the technique relies on specific conditions to function at maximum efficiency.
Implications for Boruto's future
If enemies can read and disable Uzuhiko's Rasengan, Boruto will need to rethink his entire combat strategy. He may continue to use the move as part of his arsenal, but he can no longer blindly rely on his technical superiority. This revelation changes the story's balance: the protagonist now faces enemies not only powerful but also capable of understanding and overcoming his unique abilities.
This also raises a narrative question: is Uzuhiko just a step in Boruto's evolution process? Just as the traditional Rasengan has gone through several iterations (Odama, Rasenshuriken, Planetary Rasengan, etc.), it's possible we'll see a future "Uzuhiko evolution," more unpredictable, harder to replicate, and even more devastating.
The narrative behind weakness
Thematically, it's interesting to note how Jura, by speaking about love as weakness, introduces not only a critique of humanity but also a symbolic parallel to Boruto's fighting style. While the protagonist carries the emotions of his masters and loved ones in every technique he uses, Jura represents the cold and destructive logic of the Divine Tree.
This opposition between emotion and rationality may directly reflect Uzuhiko's vulnerability. Perhaps his strength comes precisely from his connection with his feelings, but it also makes him more predictable when faced with enemies who don't share his emotional logic.
The confrontation between Jura and Boruto may have revealed something beyond a simple power difference: it exposed a potential structural weakness in Uzuhiko's Rasengan. It's still too early to say whether this vulnerability will be exploited in future chapters, but one thing is certain: Boruto will need to evolve, both as a ninja and as a strategist, if he wants to remain ahead of increasingly unpredictable enemies.
