The official preview for chapter 21 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, revealed on the franchise's website this Monday, April 14, brought to light a moment loaded with emotion and symbolism: a flashback between Sasuke and Boruto that discusses the awakening of Sarada's Mangekyo Sharingan.
The scene, marked by tension, trust, and uncertainty, shows Sasuke placing faith in his daughter's eyes, even though she doesn't fully understand the power she's awakened. Meanwhile, recent events on the battlefield continue to escalate in severity, with hostages, betrayals, and painful sacrifices.
Sarada awakens her power amidst the chaos
In the previous chapters of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, the situation in and around Konoha reached a critical point. After the God Tree attack, Araya and Mitsuki were captured, leaving Sarada and Yodo in a desperate situation. Ryu, acting as the enemy's intermediary, proposed a trade: information about Boruto in exchange for the hostages. Even under pressure, Sarada refused to betray her friend.
It was then that Yodo, driven by loyalty and a sense of responsibility, offered herself as a bargaining chip, believing her sensory powers would be valuable to her enemies. However, Araya ignored the offer and violently attacked her, leaving her near death.
In the following moments, Yodo questions Sarada about a supposed hidden power. In this moment of extreme tension, Sarada finally activates her Mangekyo Sharingan—a milestone that has been anticipated since the end of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations .
Chapter 21 Preview Brings Revealing Flashback With Sasuke
The promotional image for Chapter 21 shows an emotional flashback between Sasuke and Boruto, with the latter appearing with a bandage over his right eye, indicating recent injuries. The exchange between the two occurs after Sarada begs her father to trust Boruto, insisting he would never be capable of killing the Seventh Hokage. According to her, everyone is being deceived—and only she realizes it.
Sasuke displays his typical rational coldness, but the emotional weight of the scene is undeniable. He has no proof, but he believes in his daughter for one reason: his Mangekyo Sharingan. He understands that Sarada hasn't yet fully grasped what happened, but he's certain that when the time comes, she'll know what to do.
Full flashback dialogue
Sasuke : “Something very unusual must have happened, something that surpasses human comprehension…”
Boruto: “…”
Sarada : “Dad, Boruto isn’t bad!!! It’s impossible for him to have killed the Seventh!!! Everyone is being tricked!!!!”
Sasuke : "'Everyone is being deceived,' yes. That's probably true. The Mangekyō Sharingan has appeared to me, and there is no other basis more reliable than itself."
Boruto : “Master…”
Sasuke : “In this situation, those eyes will be a great strength (…) Sarada seemed to still not have realized the fact that she had activated the Mangekyō, but…”
Sasuke : “The time will surely come when she will awaken, and then she will intuitively understand.”
Connection with the past and confidence in the future
This exchange not only recaptures the spirit of loyalty and faith that has always permeated Konoha ninjas, but also repositions Sasuke as a pivotal figure in Sarada's development. The use of the Mangekyo Sharingan is not just a technical feat—it's an emotional and psychological rite of passage. Sasuke's trust in his daughter, even without a full understanding of the events, echoes the complex master-disciple relationships seen in Naruto and reinforces the bond between generations.
Chapter 21 promises to further intensify the plot
The new chapter will officially launch on April 20, 2025, in the June special issue of Shueisha . In addition to the flashback with Sasuke, the chapter is expected to explore the consequences of Sarada's Mangekyo Sharingan activation and delve deeper into the clash with the God Tree.
As fans eagerly await the story's continuation, the preview already hints at strong emotions and important decisions that will be at the center of the narrative. The plot moves toward a period of maturation and revelations, especially for Sarada, who is gradually establishing herself as one of the pillars of the new generation of ninjas.
