Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has mostly focused on its titular protagonist and his incredible growth, but the most recent chapter has finally shown that Sarada Uchiha too has grown into a powerful and fearsome character.

While Boruto, Himawari, Kawaki, and the Divine Trees dominate the current narrative, creators Masashi Kishimoto and Mikio Ikemoto also bring attention to a character that the first part of the series, Boruto: Naruto Next Generation, has largely overlooked, adding another layer of depth to the story.

The daughter of the renowned Sasuke Uchiha, Sarada Uchiha, finally gets her chance to shine in recent events, securing her place among the series’ major characters. Her involvement in Chapter #10 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex may be brief, but it highlights her growth which happened during the time skip and sets the stage for future developments.

Sarada’s Underwhelming Depiction in Boruto Is Finally Over

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations didn’t cater much to the Uchiha’s successor

The successor to the Naruto series, Boruto: Naruto Next Generation, depicts the story of Boruto Uzumaki, the son of Naruto, and the children of the other iconic characters from Naruto, such as Sarada, Sasuke and Sakura’s daughter. As the narrative unfolds, Boruto, much like his father, is accompanied by a Uchiha, with the twist of adding a new character, Mitsuki, the “son” of Orochimaru. Though these characters were different, it was evident that the narrative revolving around the trio was more or less similar to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.

However, as the story progressed, it became clear that Sarada, being from the Uchiha clan, did not receive as much attention in the narrative as her father did. Instead of following in Sasuke’s footsteps, Sarada’s storyline seemed to align more with Sakura’s. While fans appreciate Sakura’s character, Sarada’s role as the successor to the Uchiha legacy holds significant importance. Her potential to carry forward the Uchiha narrative is crucial, and many fans hoped to see her develop in ways that reflect the strengths and complexities of her lineage.

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations did showcase Sarada acquiring her Sharingan and using Chidori occasionally, but it never reached the same level of prominence as it did with Sasuke. As the story progressed, Sarada often found herself pushed to the sidelines, except for her determined cries to become Hokage. However, the latest issue of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex might finally be addressing this imbalance, giving Sarada the opportunity to fully embrace her potential as a Uchiha and step into a more central role in the narrative.

The Time Skip Gave Sarada the Power Upgrade She Needed

Since Sasuke is now out of the narrative, Sarada will carry on the Uchiha’s legacy

It was surprising to learn that Sasuke was also removed from the narrative, especially since he was playing a crucial role in training Boruto. However, Sasuke’s capture seems to be a deliberate move to allow the new generation of Uchiha, Sarada, to make a significant impact. In this new series, Boruto has undergone a dramatic power upgrade. However, in chapter #10 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, it becomes evident that he isn’t the only one experiencing a significant boost in power.

Sarada has had limited opportunities to showcase her growth during the Time Skip. As Jura and Hidari continue to pursue their targets, Hidari sets his sights on Sarada, intending to devour her. In a swift move, Hidari attacks her using the claw marks technique, appearing behind her to catch her off guard. To further surprise Sarada, Hidari unleashes the Chidori, a powerful technique that was a signature of Sasuke, making it even more unexpected for the young Uchiha.

However, Sarada responds to the attack instantly by using her Sharingan to avoid the Chidori attack and retorts with a Chidori of her own. Demonstrating her growth as a Shinobi, she performs the technique without any hand signs, and her attack is powerful enough to stagger Hidari. This moment proves that Sarada underwent rigorous training during the Time Skip, much like Boruto, to help him reclaim what is rightfully his. An intense battle between Hidari and Sarada is clearly on the horizon, promising to showcase Sarada’s development even further and deliver the narrative her fans deserve.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Is Firing on All Cylinders

The series keeps surprising readers with each new chapter

Every chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has been building up to the huge climactic events teased years ago. However, with the release of new issues, it has become increasingly apparent that Boruto and Kawaki aren’t the only ones getting attention. In a surprising turn of events, the latest chapter sees the fan-favorite character Kurama return, initiating an unexpected action. Himawari is now serving as the vessel for the Nine-Tails and is ready to jump into action to help her brother seek justice.

In addition, it seems like the sequel is taking a bolder approach by killing characters. Inojin’s apparent death in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #10 signals that the series is willing to explore darker themes. Whereas, Sarada’s Mangekyo Sharingan which seemed to be awakened at the end of the prequel still needs to be seen in action. The sequel will confirm whether it is fully awakened or not and may take a bolder approach by having Sarada face trauma and loss to awaken this technique fully.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has been unpredictable since its beginning, and the creators will likely continue on this path, introducing even more unexpected twists and layers to the narrative. The time skip after the prequel might still be hiding many mysteries, promising further surprises and developments, but for now it’s great to see Sarada finally live up to the Uchiha legacy.