Chapter 21 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex marks a dramatic turning point in the plot. The story will place Sarada Uchiha as the protagonist in an intense battle against Ryu, the human Tree God. Armed with her newly awakened Mangekyo Sharingan, the young ninja takes on a central role in the fight, revealing unprecedented powers and confronting profound personal issues.
The revelation not only alters the course of the battle, but also adds new layers to Sarada's emotional journey. Thus, she will need to grapple with loss, responsibility, and her desire to become Hokage.
The awakening of the Mangekyo Sharingan and the weight of the decision
The chapter begins with flashbacks showing Sarada's emotional state before the fight. In conversations with Chocho, Sumire, Boruto, and Naruto, she expresses her determination to protect the Leaf Village above all else, even though she doesn't consider herself a prodigy like her father or the Seventh Hokage. This sense of responsibility is what shapes her choice to act without hesitation on the battlefield.
The narrative also revisits the moment when Eida distorted reality using the Omnipotence Shinjutsu, switching Boruto and Kawaki's social positions. Sarada, one of the few who remained aware of the truth, confronts Sasuke and convinces him of Boruto's innocence. Sasuke's confirmation comes from the fact that his daughter awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, an ability that, according to him, only manifests through extreme mental trauma. Thus, indicating that something profoundly disturbing happened.
The confrontation with Ryu and the debut of the "Oohirume" technique
With her dojutsu activated, Sarada returns to the present and faces Ryu. Even without full mastery of her new abilities, she demonstrates instinctive control by summoning black gravitational spheres that limit the enemy's movements. The battle intensifies when Mitsuki realizes that these spheres affect the environment, creating gravitational pressure that prevents Ryu from reacting effectively.
In this scenario, Sarada reveals, through an internal monologue, her self-doubt and how weak her feelings for Boruto make her. However, she understands that accepting her emotions is part of the growth process. An epiphany that gives her the strength to unleash her special technique, "Oohirume." The ability, a direct result of her Mangekyo Sharingan, definitively defeats Ryu, but comes at a price: Sarada faints, her eyes bleeding due to the excessive use of chakra.
Sacrifices and consequences: Yodo's death and Boruto's reaction
While Eida confirms Ryu's defeat, Kashin Koji observes that awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan was the true objective of the mission, even though it cost Yodo's life. This loss, according to him, was essential for Sarada to reach her new level of power. For Boruto, however, the justification is not enough. He questions Koji if there would have been another way to achieve the same result without sacrifices, but receives only silence in response.
Overcome with rage upon learning that Koji foresaw Yodo's death and did nothing, Boruto demands to know if Konohamaru is safe. Receiving no concrete answer, he immediately teleports to the location of the confrontation using the Flying Thunder God Technique. There, he finds Matsuri, whom he quickly eliminates, revealing that there is no longer room for hesitation in the face of so many losses.
Meanwhile, Koji shows concern about Boruto and Jura's impulsive actions, observing everything through his connection with Matsuri, and detects Boruto Otsutsuki's presence, suggesting that the plot still has much to reveal.
Sarada at the center of Konoha's future
Chapter 21 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex delivers an intense and emotionally charged narrative, placing Sarada at a crucial turning point for the future of the story. By awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan and defeating a powerful enemy like Ryu, she demonstrates not only brute strength but also emotional growth—something vital for someone who aspires to become Hokage.
The loss of Yodo, the conflict with Boruto, and the doubts about the methods used in the war leave scars that will be explored in future chapters. In the end, what's at stake goes beyond battles: it's about the legacy each character is willing to leave behind to protect what matters most.
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