Summary
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex still lacks a commitment to killing off characters, hindering storytelling. The series ignores its predecessor, introducing adult characters with new abilities and challenges. The deaths in Boruto have potential but are often subverted, hinting at the armor backstory of many characters.
Boruto: Two blue tornadoes improved in many ways over the first part of the series, narrowing the focus and once again giving more prominence to the new generation of Konoha shinobi, but it still couldn't shake off its most persistent flaw. This problem was present in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and even more so in Naruto: the series does not commit to killing off its characters.
Debuting the first chapter of the new series in 2023, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex skips four years into the Naruto universe, with the young shinobi having matured considerably, developing deadly new talents. This includes the eponymous protagonist who went into hiding while training under Sasuke, but also involves a new Hokage taking over for Naruto, Team 10 developing their abilities, and Himawari's training.
However, with enemies as dangerous as the Living Tree, death seemed a distinct possibility, however it does not appear to be permanent for anyone in Boruto: Two blue tornadoes.
No One Stays Dead in Boruto: Two Blue Tornadoes
A problem that is plaguing comic book productions around the world
Death has been conveniently avoided by characters in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex numerous times, with the latest lucky beneficiaries of this being Inojin Yamanaka and, surprisingly, Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox. Inojin's apparent death especially points out the series' flaws, far from killing off a character, instead turning it into a farce of “Just a Flesh Wound” thanks to the healing intervention powered by Himawari's Kurama. This isn't to say that there aren't significant deaths in the Boruto prequel series, but the plot veneer is starting to reveal itself as a flaw in deciding who dies.
Death is a real phenomenon in Boruto, but even the protagonist's encounter with it is quickly reversed.
This is not to say that death does not exist in Boruto. After all, Ohnoki, Kagura Karatachi, Ao, Deepa, and many members of the Otsutsuki clan stubbornly die. However, of these, only Kagura is somewhat shocking, the rest are either villains or, in Ohnoki's case, the harsh price of being an aging Kage whose death ushers in a younger leader, much like Hiruzen Sarutobi in Naruto. Death is a real phenomenon in Boruto, but even the protagonist's encounter with it is quickly reversed, It is hinted that many Konoha residents seem to be given plot armor. to protect yourself from it.
Inojin's death would be a bold choice for Boruto
Killing off a supporting character in less than a year would create tension
The apparent death of Inojin Yamanaka may have been a shocking loss in the series, less than a year old and only 11 chapters since the series launched in August 2023. While the male members of the Yamanaka clan haven't had much luck in the past, with Inoichi meeting a dire fate in Naruto, this early passing should convince fans of the real threat to Konoha. even after four years of preparation. The Ino-Shika-Cho squad will be devastated, and a major long-standing Konoha asset will be lost, creating tension for future Boruto chapters.
After all, Inojin's apparent death in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #10 would make perfect sense, brutally stabbed by Jura without much room to survive like Sasuke in Naruto's Land of Waves Arc. It would still serve as the catalyst for Himawari's Kurama-empowered explosion, however instead, it was more akin to her father's awakening as a jinchuriki. But on the other hand, such a serious death so early in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex could simply be a case of haste, and readers now know that's possible as long as there's no healing intervention from the Uzumaki.
Kurama Not Dying Is Interesting In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex
Reversing Kyubi's death allows for new interpretations of his character
Kurama returns in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapters #10 and #11 which, while surprising, allows for more of his story to be told after his initial death as a result of his Baryon Regime. Naruto. His death is brushed aside as death is not permanent for Biju, which means the other Tailed Beasts also benefit from this. While Naruto's fate remains ambiguous in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, if he is freed from captivity, An emotional reunion with Kurama through his daughter would be a sight to behold.
Kurama's return is a compelling reminder that younger forms of Biju like him still exist, along with the possibility of them being more present in the next Boruto series.
Additionally, Himawari becoming the new jinchuriki for Kurama is a great choice, taking away some of Boruto's reputation and making reversing Kurama's death a more interesting decision. Combining her lengthy training and awakened Byakugan eyes with the power of a nine-tailed fox is an incredible premise, as it means she is awakening her potential as a woman. powerful supporting character alongside Sarada Sasuke and many others.
While Boruto: Two blue tornadoes Refusing to die, Kurama's rebirth offers intriguing potential for the series.