Warning: Spoilers for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #10
Summary
Inojin Yamanaka's possible death in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex signals a shift toward more significant losses. Himawari's connection with Kurama is stronger than Naruto's, setting the stage for more fierce battles. Inojin's death could follow a pattern of untimely deaths, potentially involving other supporting characters.
Boruto: Two blue tornadoes proved to be a risky ride in the first ten chapters after the time skip and possibly its first serious death. Boruto has returned to Konoha and even reconnected with some important old allies like Shikamaru, but it seems he's not the only target around. In the latest chapter, it looks like Jūra could be the first major victim in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, with the death of Inojin Yamanakathis could signal other potential deaths to follow.
The Naruto franchise is no stranger to death, with many main characters heroically sacrificing themselves or being completely destroyed in battle.
At their core, most of the Naruto and Boruto characters are ninjas, so danger is always lurking. But Boruto seems to have broken tradition by killing off one of Konoha's brightest recruitsshows that no one is safe.
Inojin Yamanaka delivers the fatal blow in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex
But given the way the series handles death, it may not last forever
In the final pages of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #10, Jūra and Hidari attack Konoha, pursuing the Nine-Tails' chakra, not realizing Himawari is the source. With Himawari protected by the New Generation Team 10, things seemed fine, as the Ino-Shika-Cho trio was historically one of the best lineups in the Naruto franchise. But all the tactics in the world could not prepare Team 10 for massive casualties when Inojin, shortly after Jūra took down his bird construct, attacked, resulting in his death in Boruto: Two Blue Cyclones.
The Ino-Shika-Chō formation is Konoha's staple formation, with Team Moegi consisting of Inojin, Shikadai and Chōchō, being the seventeenth generation of the team. Enhanced by mind, shadow, and body-altering techniques, it's a tried-and-true synergy based on the cooperative bond of this three-ninja cell. If Inojin is truly dead then this is a heavy loss for the village.
Although Inojin's death seemed inevitable due to the severity of his stabbing, Death has a mixed history with Boruto and Naruto, perhaps most famously in the Pain Arc. However, until otherwise stated, Inojin's impulsive yet admirable dedication to protecting Himawari resulted in his apparent death, one of the most significant losses since Ōnoki. However, there is still an element that connects these events to the parallel event of the first main Naruto arc.
Inojin's death leads to an event parallel to the Land of Waves Arc
This moment tricks the reader into another supporting character
The events of Naruto chapter #27, when Sasuke was expected to die in front of Naruto, caused Naruto to go berserk, releasing his Nine-Tailed Fox chakra for the first time. In Boruto: Two Blue Cyclones, Inojin's loss makes Himawari angry similarly after the first time she showed nothing but hesitation when the two linked consciousness. Like Naruto against Haku, the Jūra discord will likely be for nothing, this time with Kurama's direct encouragement. After all, Kurama's days of being locked in a cage were over.
What's notable about Himawari's case is how much Kurama has changed since the series' start. He opens a dialogue with her instead of mocking his host just like he did with her father, Naruto; he changed his ways but kept his character. Kurama may have turned over a new leaf, but like the other residents of the Hidden Leaf, he has an advantage. Kurama still wanted Himawari to release the beast, seeing how strong her bond with his chakra was. As it stands, this may be the strongest bond between Kurama and the Uzumaki clan.
Kurama is more than just the identity of the Tailed Beast, with him sharing his original name with Naruto and now Himawari. Much of this is influenced by Killer Bee's bond with Naruto's Tailed Beasts in Naruto, and it reflects Kurama's character development as well as highlighting Naruto's forgiving nature.
This development takes place after the ending of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #9, where Kurama reveals himself to Himawari. For those who have been following along so far, Kurama had previously died after activating Baryon Mode to help Naruto fight Isshiki in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations chapter #52. It significantly affects the outcome of Naruto's future as a protector of Konoha. However, as confirmed in chapter #10, the Tailed Beasts do not die permanently, but the core of their power will develop in a new host over time.
This Boruto death, while shocking, sets a grim pattern
Can death skip a generation?
Inojin Yamanaka's sudden death in the story,much more sudden than his grandfather, Inoichi, who died in the Fourth Great Ninja War along with Shikaku Nara. It was a reminder that the Ino-Shika-Cho trio had had casualties before. However, Inojin was just a teenager, younger than Neji, whose death was the most tragic among the shinobi of the previous era. Whether that means the male members of the Yamanaka clan are in fact predetermined, or an untimely death skips a generation, with Ino still marked as safe.
However, Inojin was just a teenager, younger than Neji, whose death was the most tragic among the shinobi of the previous era.
It's reassuring that ChoCho and Shikadai did not suffer similar injuries and were able to survive this encounter, unlike their teammates. With Jūra able to deal with even tougher opponents like Kawaki, surrounding characters like Himawari (at first) with ease using his wooden moves, ChoCho and Shikadai may have to sit out This. Luckily, as Himawari showed, she easily escaped her confinement, Her chakra link with Kurama could be strong enough to take on the Divine Tree alone.
However, the war is not over yet and the story of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex may indicate how it will end, but it seems that the deaths of supporting characters will not be kept until the stories. story later. It doesn't matter whether Deus Ex Machina rescues Inojin will be determined in June or the following months, and as it stands, that means no character is truly safe. In addition to the plot armors capable of protecting Himawari, Boruto and Kawaki Over the next few months, it's best not to get too attached to the possibility of other premature deaths.
Himawari's connection to Kurama is stronger than her predecessors'
The Nine-Tailed Fox's hidden connection in Naruto's Daughter is truly unique
In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #10, Kurama tells Himawari that her connection and chakra bond with him is stronger than Naruto's. Given Kurama's indispensable partnership with the Seventh Hokage and how devastating they both were, this is an intriguing premise.. This one is especially exciting because it promises to be more classic Naruto action ahead. Himawari would have a basic understanding of controlling a beast's chakra, but at least she could handle Jūra.
The fact that this was prompted by the apparent death of one of Himawari's guardians in Boruto is unfortunate, but it's a sign of bigger things to come. Kurama appeared before her in his child form, looking much smaller and younger than Naruto, however even his power at this stage was enough to overcome Jūra's imprisonment. The first truly explosive battle took place at Boruto: Two blue tornadoes seems ready to change the status quo, and if one character's death causes it, expect more to happen throughout the series.