Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16 turns Jura into Thanos

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16 brought exciting information following the usual monthly wait. The chapter featured a flashback, which showcased Boruto creating his Flying Thunder God Technique. It also introduced the concept of a "singularity" and progressed to put on display Sumire Kakei's feelings for the series' protagonist.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16 then switched focus to Kashin Koji using one of his toads to lay out a plan to interim Hokage, Shikamaru Nara. Here, the aim was to intercept and deal with the Shinju, Matsuri and Ryu, in the Land of Wind. For this, Team 7 was dispatched, and the chapter drew to a close, teasing an oncoming encounter of Leaf Shinobi vs God Trees.

This feature will look into the opening bit of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16, specifically Kashin Koji and Boruto's interaction. Interestingly, the former speaks of the Shinju leader, Jura, and likens him to a famous Marvel antagonist, Thanos. Here is a closer look at this claim.

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Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16 likens Jura to Thanos

To begin with, Kashin Koji could awaken and use Ten Directions, which enabled him to foresee the events of Omnipotence. Therefore, he could warn and prepare Boruto for the Shinju's coming. But this ability also gave him the foresight to gauge Jura's strength. As per Koji in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16, there was about a 0.0001% chance of defeating Jura and even less if he fought seriously.

This is a glimpse into how powerful this particular Shinju really is. So far, not much of his abilities and powers have been revealed. But then again, there is likely a good reason the other God Trees follow his commands and do not dare attack him. This comparison made by Koji is where the reference to the popular franchise, The Avengers, comes in.

In Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange used the Time Stone to look at possible futures. Using the stone's powers, he witnessed 14,000,605 possible outcomes of Thanos' plan, only one of which resulted in the Avengers' winning. Comparing these two, Jura is very similar to Thanos. After all, the Mad Titan was the Avengers' strongest opponent and nearly beat them twice.

Jura (Image via Shueisha)

On a similar note, both these instances point to the immense might of the antagonists. Thanos wanted to use the Infinity Stones to restore balance to the universe and succeeded. Here, Jura wishes to create a Chakra Fruit by consuming an Otsutsuki, and his target is Naruto Uzumaki, for unknown reasons. So far, his plan has progressed gradually as the Shinju multiply and grow stronger.

Moreover, Jura's unknown origins and reasons make him an even more dangerous foe. The above-mentioned facts confirm he is a high-level threat, not one that can be approached without a plan or prior preparation. Apart from possessing formidable combat abilities coupled with Ninjutsu and Shinjutsu, the extent of his abilities is still unknown.

Again, like Thanos, he isn't afraid to go straight for what he wants. This is why powerful shinobi fell prey to the Claw Grimes and became God Trees. Also, as Koji states in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16, revelations of the coming future will change it considerably and make it unpredictable, possibly decreasing the chances of beating Jura. This was why the Avengers had to slip in and out of timelines unnoticed so as not to rupture the timeline and change the future they came from.

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Final thoughts

Boruto Uzumaki (Image via Shueisha)

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16 was another exciting addition after a month's wait to the Two Blue Vortex series. The story has been progressing in an impressive manner, and its continued twists and turns keep fans engaged and eager. To the crux of this feature, the mystery surrounding Jura makes him dangerous, just like Thanos upon his introduction.

Moreover, Jura's complete abilities have not been shown yet or even mentioned by Koji, making him all the more unpredictable and fearsome. His thirst for knowledge and desire to consume Naruto Uzumaki seem to be inextinguishable, which only adds to the threat he poses.

Boruto and Kawaki, backed by Koji and possibly the Leaf, might be able to hold off Jura. But then again, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 16 sets the success rate at 0.0001%, at least for now.

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