Ryu could be Boruto's strongest Shinju yet thanks to Shinki's unique skill set

Modified Sep 26, 2024 10:30 GMT

The Boruto manga has been introducing new antagonists, including the Shinju group. So far, Jura appears to be the strongest member, but that may change in the upcoming chapter with the arrival of a new Shinju entity. A fan theory by @stuehieyr on Reddit suggests this new entity could be the most powerful, based on the ninjutsu abilities of the person who was sealed and how they align with Shinju's powers.

The theory is centered around the latest Shinju entity named Ryu, who seems to be a clone of Shinki. This character is Gaara’s son and his ninjutsu abilities seem to be perfect based on what Code and the Shinju are capable of doing.

Disclaimer: This article contains massive spoilers from the Two Blue Vortex manga chapters.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex fan theory explains how Ryu could potentially be the strongest Shinju entity

Why Shi*** as Ry**? Analyzing His Unmatched Abilities byu/stuehieyr inBoruto

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To understand why Ryu could become the strongest Shinju entity, we need to analyze his abilities and Kekkei Genkai, along with his connection to the Claw Marks. This may explain how he could surpass Jura as the series progresses. Meanwhile, Shinki, Gaara’s adopted son, is a puppeteer who uses long-range attacks in battle.

He is proficient in Wind and Earth Release which allows him to use Magnet Release as well. During his formative years, his Magnet Release control was quite poor which was sharpened by Gaara’s tutelage. Magnet Release is a key element in this fan theory because of Code’s Claw Marks. Code’s Claw Mark is important since he utilized this to create an army of Claw Grime. These beings consumed enough chakra and sealed shinobis which led to them gaining consciousness. Thus, the Shinju were born and this is also how Ryu came into being.

The Claw Mark is an interesting concept in the Boruto manga that allows Code to fuse chakra with the iron present in the blood to create portals. These portals allow him to teleport between various spaces, giving him a massive advantage on the battlefield as his opponents will struggle to anticipate his position. Since iron is a key component of the Claw Mark, there is a clear reason for Code choosing to seal Shinki in order for a Shinju entity to be born.

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Ryu has the ability to manipulate iron owing to his Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai. Therefore, Ryu will have the ability to create these portals, allowing him to maneuver through the battlefield with relative ease. As someone who uses Magnet Release, their mobility isn’t great since they’re used to long-range attacks. However, the Claw Mark portals will be a game-changer in the upcoming set of chapters.

In theory, Claw Marks and Magnet Release have the best synergy. Compared to the likes of Hidari, who is Sasuke’s clone, Lightning and Fire Release might not work well with the Claw Mark abilities that Code imparted on these clones. On the other hand, Shinki has Magnetic Release and he can further enhance this with his Lightning Release. The Lightning Release can be used as a secondary Release, creating electromagnetic fields to strengthen his manipulation of iron.

From a plot perspective, Ryu could be the strongest Shinju because of his potential to awaken Boruto’s Jogan. The protagonist’s eye emanated lightning from Shinki’s presence. Ryu’s presence could potentially awaken the Jogan, and should this be the case, Masashi Kishimoto would make him the strongest Shinju to display a considerable amount of Boruto’s newfound powers.

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Edited by Divya Singh