Why Mastered Baryon Mode Is Next For Kurama

This article contains spoilers from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.

Key Takeaways

• Kurama used Baryon Mode to defeat Isshiki, surpassing his power.
• Baryon Mode led to Kurama’s death, but he respawned in Himawari.
• Himawari’s unique bond with Kurama could allow her to master Baryon Mode without dying.

Himawari Uzumaki is one of the most important characters in the Boruto series. Although she wasn’t focused on all that much in the first part of the story, the second part changed things quite a bit when she was made the Jinchuriki of Kurama. Essentially, after the death of Kurama, following the usage of Baryon Mode, he somehow respawned inside of Himawari, making her a Jinchuriki, strange as that may be.

Regardless, Kurama is now back in the Boruto story once again, with Himawari at his side, and these two are set to form one of the most powerful duos in the entire series. While already formidable, they could go on to gain incredible power to compete with the top tiers of the world, and this power could potentially come in the form of Baryon Mode, which fans know to be one of the most lethal powers to exist in the Narutoverse.

Kurama’s Baryon Mode And His Death

• To Defeat Isshiki, Kurama Used Baryon Mode
• Naruto Became Stronger Than Isshiki With Baryon Mode

Baryon Mode is an incredible power that Naruto Uzumaki utilized in the battle against series. At the time, the strongest known character in the entire franchise was Isshiki, which meant that for Naruto to defeat him, he had to hit the next level of strength. Thankfully, Baryon Mode was great enough for him to not only match Isshiki, but completely humiliate him in combat when this battle began, and by the end of it, his lifespan was reduced to mere seconds. Essentially, Baryon Mode allowed Naruto to shave the lifespan off of any creature that he made contact with, and even small jabs, or mere touches, allowed him to reduce Isshiki’s lifespan and put him on the way to his death. Naruto dominated the fight, but even though he succeeded in eventually defeating Isshiki, this victory came at a huge price.

Don’t make any unnecessary movements, Naruto! It is a very potent form of energy! – Kurama

Unfortunately, with the end of Baryon Mode, Kurama also died. This was because Kurama used his own chakra, along with that of Naruto, as kernels to produce a new form of energy, which was a process similar to nuclear fusion. His own chakra was essentially wiped out completely, which meant that Kurama ceased to exist. But, Naruto’s own was preserved before it burnt out completely, which meant that he survived. This was all orchestrated by Kurama himself, and he made sure that Naruto survived this ordeal. Of course, Kurama’s death was not final. As fans know, Tailed Beasts don’t die permanently. They end up respawning in a certain amount of time anywhere in the world. As fate would have it, Kurama respawned inside of Himawari Uzumaki, which sets up a very exciting future for this character.

Why Himawari Needs Baryon Mode Without The Side Effects

Himawari Is A Main Character In Boruto

Fans recently found out that Kurama exists inside of Himawari Uzumaki right now. This essentially makes her a Jinchuriki of the Nine Tails, and ensures that she can take part in major battles in the future. This is Ikemoto’s way of passing on the power to the next generation, and while fans had hoped for Kurama and Naruto to reunite, now, they exist within different bodies. Naruto has his own powers, while Himawari has been blessed with Kurama. Of course, as fans know, the biggest threat in the Naruto world right now is the Shinju. Defeating them is not easy and, in the future, there will be even bigger threats, and Himawari will have to be ready to take on these challenges. When that happens, the regular power that Kurama has to offer will certainly not be enough. Fans already saw what Kurama can offer to Himawari, and while it certainly did allow her to stand in battle against the likes of Jura for a significant period of time, it was not enough.

Girl, do you know who I am? – Kurama

In fact, Jura only just started to unleash his powers and Himawari was not able to sustain combat against him. Naturally, Himawari is way too young right now, and so is Kurama, which means that despite everything that fans saw, their true power is far greater than that. But, even that greater power is most likely not going to be enough in the future. That said, this is precisely where Baryon Mode comes in.

As fans know, Kurama and Himawari’s bond is different from that of Naruto and Himawari. Their synchronization is on a completely different level, and as Kurama stated himself, no Jinchuriki can make use of his powers like Himawari can. This essentially means that Himawari has the potential to be an even better Jinchuriki than Naruto, and this could very well be the key to the perfect utilization of Baryon Mode. In a way, Himawari and Kurama function as one, which means that she can utilize his chakra more, use the chakra with more efficiency, bring out more potent weapons, and just about stabilize his powers better in every aspect. This is huge for Baryon Mode in the future, and could be why Himawari can utilize this power without the drawbacks.

How Kurama Could Use Baryon Mode Without Dying

Baryon Mode Is The Gateway To True Tailed Beast Power

As fans know, Baryon Mode is a process similar to nuclear fusion. This essentially means that Kurama and Himawari’s own energies will be depleted as they access a higher form of energy. However, as has been implied already, Kurama and Himawari have synchronization that no other Jinchuriki has had before. The efficiency with which they utilize chakra is very high. This means that they can potentially use Baryon Mode in a much more stable manner. The higher efficiency means that they will burn less chakra and make sure that the form extends for a longer period of time.

At the same time, this also means that they can turn off Baryon Mode without the chakra fully being burned, which ensures that they survive death. Of course, the side effects will still be massive. It is highly likely that the drop in normal levels of chakra will be absolutely massive after utilizing Baryon Mode, and will likely require weeks of rest. But, at the very least, fans will know that Himawari has a majestic power that will allow her to compete with the strongest individuals in the Boruto series. This could end up being her biggest trump card in the future, and is something that fans absolutely cannot wait to see.

Of course, the author could potentially end up going a completely different way for Himawari’s future powers, but there is certainly enough precedence there for Baryon Mode being Himawari’s go-to ability, given that she can utilize it for better than Naruto potentially. All fans need to do is sit back and wait for Himawari to be relevant in a major Boruto arc and for this power-up to be utilized once again.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 16 Release Date

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.