Warning: SPOILERS for chapter #80 of Borutoboruto has struggled a lot to become a character worthy of being the main character in his own manga, but the latest chapter shows the young shinobi finally in action and proving that he’s the one. Naruto’s son and the rightful heir to the Uzumaki and Hyuga clans.
Chapter #80 of Boruto is one of the most important chapters in the entire series. After Kawaki harnessed Eida’s Almighty power to rewrite the minds of everyone in Konoha and beyond, Boruto’s life fell into disarray. In everyone’s mind (except for Sarada, who was saved by her Mangekyo Sharingan, and Sumire), Kawaki is now Naruto’s son, and Boruto is the pagan who betrayed the village and killed the Hokage. After being saved by Sasuke (who became a traitor again), Boruto must decide what to do, and his words finally show some mature behavior. Boruto admitted his mistake and proudly declared himself the heir of both the Uzumaki and Hyuga clans.
Boruto’s words and actions finally reveal the true nature of a hero
One of the biggest criticisms of Boruto over the years is that the main character of the series seems to lack charisma, especially when compared to Naruto or Sasuke. Most of the time, Boruto feels himself a victim of circumstances rather than the protagonist. More importantly, his lack of deep, meaningful character development has made Naruto a huge hit with fans, who have watched him grow from a villainous villain. shunned village become the hero who saved Konoha and the shinobi world. However, it’s not too late for Boruto, and his last words in this chapter show that he is, in fact, an adult at last.
Faced with the saddest, most heartbreaking situation, Boruto decided to face the enormous challenge ahead and not give in to despair, as Momoshiki’s plan had always been. Otsutsuki wanted to break Boruto’s soul to take over his body completely, but even he had to acknowledge the young shinobi’s “crazy determination”. As Sasuke said, Naruto was also shunned by everyone, but he proved his worth through his actions, which is what heroes are supposed to do. Boruto tells Momoshiki that he doesn’t even consider this a desperate situation, because he has the blood of his father, of the Uzumaki clan, of the Fourth Hokage and of the Hyuga clan, all flowing in his person.
This was the first time Boruto really showed his heroic qualities. In classic shounen style, he realizes that his own weakness is the cause of this whole situation and resolves to become stronger to save Kawaki, despite his betrayal. This is a necessary step to take for the series before pausing and returning for the highly anticipated season 2, which will see Boruto and Kawaki clash after a while. It might be too late at this point, but borutoHis words and actions in this chapter show that he is finally becoming the protagonist he has always wanted to be.
The latest chapter of boruto available from Viz Media.