The latest chapter of Boruto Two Blue Vortex has provided some intriguing revelations that could shed light on the mysterious Jougan, Boruto Uzumaki’s enigmatic eye technique. Chapter 13 revealed that all cyborgs, including Kashin Koji, were implanted with Shibai Otsutsuki’s cells.
This revelation raises the question of whether the Hokage’s son himself might have undergone a similar transformation. The key to understanding his Jougan may lie in the awakening process of Kashin Koji’s powers and how these might relate to his own potential for evolution.
The mystery of Boruto’s origins
There is a compelling theory that Boruto's unique abilities are not solely a result of his lineage but could also be linked to the actions of Otsutsuki Toneri. Toneri has long been suspected of interfering with his fate, as evidenced by Urashiki sealing him away for doing something to Hinata's child.
The theory states that it is possible that Toneri might have implanted something within Hinata, or even her child while he was still in her womb, that would allow Shibai cells, or something similar, to integrate with the child's biology, setting the stage for his future evolution.
Boruto: Kashin Koji’s near-death trigger
This theory gains traction when considering Kashin Koji’s experience. Chapter 13 confirmed that Koji was implanted with Shibai cells by Amado, but his powers only awakened when he was on the brink of death during his fight with Jigen.
This suggests that near-death experiences could act as a trigger for unlocking abilities granted by the Shibai cells. If Boruto has Shibai cells or a similar form of genetic enhancement, his Jougan might only emerge under extreme conditions of stress or danger.
Role of genetics in the abilities gained from Shibai Otsutsuki's cells
The intermittent activation of the Jougan could further support this theory. It appears that the Jougan requires time to develop or that certain conditions must be met to manifest fully. Unlike other eye techniques like the Sharingan or Byakugan, which can be activated at will once mastered, the Jougan’s sporadic appearance indicates a more complex mechanism behind its awakening.
Genetics may also play a significant role in determining which abilities are unlocked from Shibai cells. For instance, Jiraiya’s mission was to find and train someone who could save and unite the ninja world, aligning with his enduring hope and forward-looking vision.
In contrast, Ada’s desire for love might have catalyzed her ability. This suggests that the individual’s genetics and personal aspirations could influence the unique abilities that emerge from implanted Shibai cells.
Boruto: The perfect fusion of bloodlines
Boruto is especially unique because of his genetic background. As the son of Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga, he is one of the closest living humans to Kaguya Otsutsuki due to the combination of his parents’ bloodlines. Additionally, Kurama, the Nine-Tails, essentially a fragment of the Ten-Tails, has been bonded with Naruto since birth.
The Ten-Tails is known to have a profound connection with the Otsutsuki clan, serving as a world-devouring entity that allows them to consume chakra fruits and plant new Ten-Tails on other worlds. Shibai Otsutsuki is believed to have ascended to godhood by consuming many chakra fruits. This connection suggests that the Karma wielder might carry within him a unique blend of Otsutsuki and Ten-Tails genetics.
Given Boruto's heritage and the possible influence of Kurama, he might be an ideal candidate for the implantation of Shibai cells or something similar. This genetic background could create a unique fusion of Otsutsuki and Ten-Tails attributes, providing a foundation for the Jougan to manifest.
The similarities between Kashin Koji’s awakening and the potential conditions required for Jougan’s emergence hint that his latent powers might soon awaken, especially if he faces near-death experiences akin to those Koji endured.
Final thoughts
The Jougan could soon have a complete awakening, and it could be through the understanding of other characters’ activation of their ability, notably Kashin Koji. The fusion of genetics, the near-death experience, and the role of the Otsutsuki could all turn out to be the consequential factors paving the way for the emergence of Boruto's actual potential.