Naruto's Sequel Took One Jutsu From Broken To Outright God Tier
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Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #33!
The shinobi world of generally built out its vast ninjutsu system to serve more purposes than simple combat, even if said jutsu like the Rasengan or Chidori rank among its most iconic. The franchise's ninjas generally operate at their best when they incorporate clever tactics into their abilities to make up for power deficiencies, as seen in characters like Shikamaru Nara. But in the latest sequel series, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, one slept-on jutsu primarily used in the past as a support move or for intelligence purposes, just singlehandedly destroyed a horde of Divine Tree-level threats.
Inojin Yamanaka has stubbornly stayed alive despite a disastrous . Motivated by a desire to protect Himawari Uzumaki and his friends from a dark future foreseen by Koji Kashin, and backed into a corner when his brand-new jutsu suddenly doesn't cut it, Inojin joins the fight and digs out a classic jutsu originally seen in the Chunin Exams for longtime Naruto manga readers. Despite Mamushi the Human Divine Tree being able to multiply into the thousands, his intelligence dwindles with each new clone; that opens up his collective consciousness to be completely dominated by the Mind Transfer Jutsu.
Naruto's Sequel Makes Inojin the New MVP with His God-Tier Use of a Classic Jutsu
In the final pages of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #33, with Boruto, Kawaki, Eida, Daemon, Himawari, and Inojin's Team 10 teammates backed into a corner, Inojin realizes the is no longer helpful. As he joins the battle, Amado Senzu observes while noting that Mamushi isn't a network of new minds connected to one central hub, but rather, a single, collective consciousness. So Inojin has Shikadai subdue one with Shadow Paralysis for which Inojin rolls out the Mind Transfer Jutsu. It operates as if Inojin taps into the entire Mamushi circuit, controlling the entire swarm and neutralizing the threat.
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Knowing the only way to stop Mamushi's ability is to destroy both of his Rinnegan eyes, Inojin calls on Daemon's ability to reflect killing intent, to destroy every Mamushi clone's eyes in an instant, including Inojin's as a controller. It's a positively lethal combo that stops a threat which overwhelmed Himawari as a Jinchuriki, , and other heavy-hitters like Boruto and Kawaki. The threat is stopped right there, with Inojin's back-to-basics moment being a smart reaction to an already-altered future falling out of control after Koji had him learn the Mind Transmission Formation. It's a stern reminder that Koji's Prescience isn't all Boruto's allies can rely on.
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While key wins like against Hidari or Ryu were the result of Boruto and Sarada respectively unleashing some of their deadliest attacks to , Mamushi was a strong case for lateral thinking in the Naruto sequel. The characters have been winning and collecting aura points on big powerful attacks, but against an overwhelming opponent quickly exceeding their control, Inojin played the right move by abandoning his newly-formed jutsu, realizing Mind Transfer Jutsu was perfect here.
Not only does it expand a hypothetical where the Yamanaka clan's underrated secret weapon can tap into a hive mind, it taps into what made the Naruto series originally so great. , who previously outplayed Shikamaru's mentor. It also produced iconic early moments like Naruto concealing himself as Sasuke's Demon Wind Shuriken when fighting Zabuza. The characters of Naruto never had glimpses of the future to hand them their wins. But Prescience's true asset isn't a guaranteed victory, but rather, intel on all battle variables. With Himawari able to heal Inojin's wounds after the fight, it seems like a flawless victory.
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Trivia Challenge 🔥 Jinchūriki Believe it! 🔴 Sharingan Copy ninja 🌀 Jutsu Rasengan! 🌿 Village Will of Fire ⚡ Bonds Unbreakable BELIEVE IT! → QUESTION 1 / 8 JINCHŪRIKI 01 Naruto Uzumaki carries an immense burden — a powerful Tailed Beast sealed inside him since birth by the Fourth Hokage. This fox demon’s chakra gives Naruto extraordinary power but also makes him an outcast. What is the name of this Nine-Tailed Beast? AShukaku BMatatabi CKurama DGyuki ✓ Correct! Kurama is the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within Naruto by his father, the Fourth Hokage. Initially a source of fear and hatred, Kurama eventually becomes one of Naruto’s closest allies. Their bond is one of the most emotional arcs in the entire series. ✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Kurama. Shukaku is the One-Tail sealed in Gaara, Matatabi is the Two-Tails, and Gyuki is the Eight-Tails sealed in Killer Bee. Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox, is Naruto’s legendary partner. NEXT → QUESTION 2 / 8 RIVALS 02 Naruto’s greatest rival is a prodigy from a prestigious clan who possesses a powerful eye technique called the Sharingan. Consumed by a desire for vengeance against his older brother, he defects from the Hidden Leaf Village. Who is this rival? ANeji Hyuga BSasuke Uchiha CGaara DRock Lee ✓ Correct! Sasuke Uchiha is Naruto’s eternal rival and best friend. After the Uchiha massacre, Sasuke’s obsession with killing his brother Itachi drives him to leave the village and seek power at any cost. Their rivalry is the emotional backbone of the entire series. ✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Sasuke Uchiha. Neji is a Hyuga clan genius with the Byakugan, Gaara is the Sand Village’s jinchūriki, and Rock Lee is the taijutsu specialist. Only Sasuke wields the Sharingan and defects to join Orochimaru. NEXT → QUESTION 3 / 8 JUTSU 03 Naruto’s signature jutsu is a spinning sphere of concentrated chakra formed in the palm of his hand. Originally created by the Fourth Hokage and taught to Naruto by Jiraiya, it becomes the foundation for many of his most powerful attacks. What is this technique called? ARasengan BChidori CShadow Clone Jutsu DSage Art: Lava Rasenshuriken ✓ Correct! The Rasengan is a pure chakra manipulation technique that doesn’t require hand signs. Created by Minato Namikaze and passed down through Jiraiya to Naruto, it evolves into many variations including the devastating Rasenshuriken with added Wind Release nature transformation. ✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is the Rasengan. The Chidori is Sasuke and Kakashi’s lightning technique, Shadow Clone Jutsu is a different Naruto staple, and the Lava Rasenshuriken is a late-series variant. The base Rasengan is Naruto’s iconic spinning chakra sphere. NEXT → QUESTION 4 / 8 SENSEI 04 Team 7’s leader is a mysterious, mask-wearing jonin known as the “Copy Ninja” for his ability to replicate over a thousand jutsu using his borrowed Sharingan eye. He’s always reading a certain novel. Who is this legendary sensei? AMight Guy BAsuma Sarutobi CJiraiya DKakashi Hatake ✓ Correct! Kakashi Hatake, the Copy Ninja of the Sharingan, leads Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura). His Sharingan was a gift from his dying friend Obito Uchiha. Always cool under pressure and perpetually reading Make-Out Paradise, Kakashi eventually becomes the Sixth Hokage. ✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Kakashi Hatake. Might Guy leads Team Guy, Asuma leads Team 10, and Jiraiya is one of the Legendary Sannin who later trains Naruto. Only Kakashi is the masked Copy Ninja with a borrowed Sharingan who leads Team 7. NEXT → QUESTION 5 / 8 UCHIHA 05 Sasuke’s older brother massacred nearly the entire Uchiha clan in a single night, then joined the criminal organization Akatsuki. It was later revealed he did it all on orders from the village to prevent a coup — sacrificing everything to protect his brother. Who is this tragic figure? AMadara Uchiha BItachi Uchiha CObito Uchiha DShisui Uchiha ✓ Correct! Itachi Uchiha is one of Naruto’s most complex characters. A pacifist genius forced into an impossible choice, he bore the hatred of the entire world — including his beloved brother Sasuke — to protect the Hidden Leaf from civil war. His final words to Sasuke remain iconic. ✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Itachi Uchiha. Madara is the legendary clan founder, Obito is the masked man behind much of the war, and Shisui was Itachi’s best friend. Itachi alone carried out the massacre to prevent the Uchiha coup and protect Sasuke. NEXT → QUESTION 6 / 8 VILLAGE 06 From the very first episode, Naruto declares his lifelong dream to earn the respect of his village and prove his worth. He vows to achieve the highest rank in the Hidden Leaf — its supreme leader. What is this title that Naruto dreams of? AKazekage BJonin Commander CHokage DAnbu Captain ✓ Correct! Hokage is the title of the Hidden Leaf Village’s leader, and Naruto’s dream of becoming Hokage drives the entire series. After years of struggle, he finally achieves his dream and becomes the Seventh Hokage in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. ✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Hokage. The Kazekage leads the Sand Village, Jonin Commander is a military rank, and Anbu Captain leads black ops. The Hokage is the Hidden Leaf’s supreme leader — and Naruto’s lifelong dream since he was a lonely academy student. NEXT → QUESTION 7 / 8 LEGACY 07 Naruto’s father was the Fourth Hokage, known as the “Yellow Flash of the Leaf” for his incredible speed using the Flying Thunder God technique. He sacrificed his life to seal the Nine-Tails inside his newborn son. What is his name? AMinato Namikaze BHiruzen Sarutobi CTobirama Senju DHashirama Senju ✓ Correct! Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage and Yellow Flash, sacrificed himself using the Reaper Death Seal to seal Kurama inside baby Naruto. His love for his son and faith in Naruto’s potential made him one of the series’ most selfless characters. ✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Minato Namikaze. Hiruzen Sarutobi is the Third Hokage, Tobirama Senju is the Second, and Hashirama Senju is the First. Minato, the Fourth Hokage, is Naruto’s father who sealed the Nine-Tails at the cost of his own life. NEXT → QUESTION 8 / 8 BONDS 08 A shy, kind-hearted kunoichi from the Hyuga clan admired Naruto from afar since their academy days. She boldly confessed her love while fighting Pain to protect him, and eventually became his wife. Who is this character? ASakura Haruno BIno Yamanaka CTemari DHinata Hyuga ✓ Correct! Hinata Hyuga went from a timid girl who could barely speak around Naruto to a fierce warrior who stood against Pain to protect him. Her confession during the Pain arc is one of the series’ most emotional moments. They marry in The Last: Naruto the Movie and have two children, Boruto and Himawari. ✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Hinata Hyuga. Sakura is Naruto’s teammate who loves Sasuke, Ino is Sakura’s rival from the Yamanaka clan, and Temari is a Sand Village kunoichi who marries Shikamaru. Only Hinata loved Naruto from the very beginning. REVEAL MY SCORE → Mission Complete Your Ninja Record / 8 Are you Hokage material — or still at the academy practicing clone jutsu? ↻ RETRY MISSION
But at the same time, Boruto's characters show the interesting divergent futures that form when they know what's ahead and take action. Koji's Prescience undeniably led to Konoha's innocent lives largely going unscathed in this recent attack, and Himawari and Eida stayed alive, unlike in another timeline. But if not for Inojin's quick thinking, every single ally would have died on that field. So it's clear that Mikio Ikemoto and Masashi Kishimoto are intending for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex to re-prioritize big tactical feats to react to the insane variables of , making future fights all the more promising.
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