Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 16: Showdown In Sunagakure

This article contains spoilers from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 16.

Key Takeaways

• Boruto’s training with Kashin Koji for the Flying Thunder God showcased in Chapter 16.
• Konoha ninjas sent to Sunagakure to battle Shinju, led by Team 7, in a major showdown.
• Massive battle between Konoha Team 7 and Matsuri/Ryu set up for next Boruto chapter.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16 dropped recently and it is safe to say that this was a massive chapter for the series. Once again, Boruto gave fans a setup chapter this month as well. Often, the series has been accused of being too action-focused, with way too few developments on the side. This seems to have changed in Two Blue Vortex, as the series is taking its time to build certain plot points up and then delivering upon them by having the ninjas engage in exciting battles.

Fans are delighted with this change of approach, and this month’s chapter continued that, finally setting up a major battle to follow in the next month’s installment of the manga. And fans know, the Shinju were central to this chapter of Boruto as well, and a major battle in the Hidden Sand Village has now officially been set up.

Boruto’s Training With Kashin Koji Was Showcased In Two Blue Vortex Chapter 16

• Kashin Koji Used Prescience To Teach Boruto Flying Thunder God
• Boruto’s Genius Shines Once Again

Much to the surprise of the fans, they got to see Boruto Uzumaki’s flashback with Kashin Koji in Two Blue Vortex chapter 16. This is something that no fan had predicted they would see in the chapter, but, it was certainly a welcomed addition. Fans certainly loved to see how Boruto Uzumaki managed to learn the many powers that he holds up his sleeve. Boruto’s training for the Flying Raijin Jutsu, which was taught to him by Kashin Koji, was depicted in the early parts of the chapter.

I managed to do all that? You’re making me seem like some kind of a genius! – Boruto

This process was carried out by Koji giving him the theory of how to learn it. Boruto Uzumaki imbued various tools made of metal with his chakra and then attempted teleporting to them using space-time ninjutsu. His version of this technique relies on Otsutsuki teleportation. In a way, it is very similar to the technique utilized by Minato, which is why Boruto also calls it the Flying Thunder God. However, as was explained by Kashin Koji, his technique is slightly different in the sense that he uses various shapes to pinpoint the location where he has to teleport to; otherwise, his technique won’t work because he doesn’t have that kind of a hold on the FTG. Minato used this power on an entirely different level and, in essence, they are two different abilities, as they function differently, but they produce similar results.

At the same time, Koji also mentioned clearly that change made to the future is calculated. They cannot change the future drastically, but, take enough small steps towards a different future that they get a different outcome that can be controlled and predicted. In regards to the Shinju, they cannot be defeated easily, which means that the fans will most definitely see more calculated steps being taken by Boruto Uzumaki in the upcoming chapters of the manga. Similarly, Loki calls himself to be a singularity, terming Boruto to be one as well. He also set up Ada joining up with Boruto and Koji later down the line, telling her to be a part of the group as well.

Konoha Ninjas Are Sent To Sunagakure In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 16

Team 7 Joins Yodo and Araya

In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 16, fans knew that the most important plotline to advance was going to be the one surrounding the Hidden Sand Village. Right now, the Hidden Sand is in turmoil. Gaara has been captured and sealed by Shinki in order to protect him. At the same time, Shinki himself has been turned into a tree, and fans know that a new Shinju has been born using his chakra, and he goes by the name of Ryu. Both Ryu and Matsuri were seen headed to Sunagakure and they are now going to play an active role in this ongoing arc, most likely as the main antagonists of it.

Listen, Shikamaru! Send Konohamaru Sarutobi, Sarada Uchiha, and Mitsuki to the Hidden Sand Village. – Kashin Koji

Naturally, to counter the threat posed by the Shinju, the Hidden Sand Village contacted Konoha, and asked for help. Shikamaru was told clearly by Kashin Koji in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16 that he should send Konohamaru, Sarada, and Mitsuki to the sand village as they would intercept the duo of Ryu and Matsuri. The plan that Koji is aiming for is to make small gains by defeating the Shinju in seclusion. Jura must be dealt with at last, as it is clear that no one can defeat him easily.

Shikamaru did just that and sent Konohamaru, Sarada, and Mitsuki to the Hidden Sand Village, and there, they reunited with Araya and Yodo. Together, these five ninjas are going to be taking on the Shinju, in the form of Ryuu and Matsuri. Hopefully, this upcoming battle is going to live up to all expectations.

A Massive Battle In Sunagakure Is Set Up

Konoha Team 7 Vs Matsuri and Ryu Begins

The Boruto manga has been continuing with great intensity over the last few months, and the build up towards this battle against the Shinju has been slow. In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16, fans got to see Konohamaru leading Team 7 to the Hidden Sand Village, where they teamed up with the sand ninjas, Yodo and Araya, and together, they are now going to take part in a massive battle. This massive battle is set to begin in the next chapter, as confirmed by the editor’s note at the end of Boruto: TBV 16. This fight will be of great intensity, where all ninjas are likely going to go all out. Konohamaru is expected to showcase his true power here, and might even gain a major power up. Sarada is expected to show off her true Sharingan strength, and Mitsuki will be showing off more of what fans saw earlier.

Readers don’t know what to expect from the sand ninjas, but they are sure to be a box of surprises. Similarly, fans will also get to see two of the Shinju going all out, and it is going to be very exciting to see how they hold up against the ninjas, and what abilities they show off next. Regardless of what ends up happening, this is a battle of huge importance, and it will result in the death of two members of the Shinju, which will advance the story forward greatly. Fans absolutely cannot wait to see what this incredible battle has in store for them, and how it proceeds in the upcoming few chapters. All the readers need to do is sit back and wait patiently for one more month before this battle begins. It is predicted that this fight will last for a few months, given that it is a massive one involving many shinobi, and that it’s important to the Boruto story overall is absolutely massive.

Boruto is available to read via Viz Media. The series can be read by the fans officially and for free on the Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus app. The release date for the next chapter of Boruto, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16, is set to be November 20, 2024.