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 has improved itself in many aspects compared to part 1 of the series, narrowing its focus and once again bringing more prominence to the new generation of Konoha shinobi, but it still cannot shake off its existing shortcomings. my longest. This problem appeared in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and even more so in Naruto: the series does not commit to killing off its characters.
Releasing the first chapter of the new series in 2023, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex skips four years in the Naruto universe, with the young shinobi having matured significantly, 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 from 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 seem 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 main character's encounter with it is quickly averted.
This doesn't mean death doesn't exist in Boruto. After all, Ohnoki, Kagura Karatachi, Ao, Deepa and many members of the Otsutsuki clan remained stubbornly dead. Of these, however, only Kagura is somewhat shocking, the rest are either villains or in Ohnoki's case, the grim price of becoming an aging Kage that death ushers in. a younger leader, like Hiruzen Sarutobi from Naruto. Death is a real phenomenon in Boruto, but even the main character's encounter with it is quickly averted, It is hinted that many Konoha residents appear to be given plot armor to protect yourself from it.
Inojin's death would be a bold choice for Boruto
Killing off a minor 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 exit would convince fans of just how threatened Konoha really is even after four years of preparation. The Ino-Shika-Cho lineup would be devastated, and a major asset long held by Konoha would be lost, creating tension for future Boruto chapters.
After all, Inojin's apparent death in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #10 would have made perfect sense, being brutally stabbed by Jura without much room to survive like Sasuke in Naruto's Land of Waves Arc. It would still have served as the catalyst for Himawari's Kurama-empowered outburst, however instead, it was more akin to her father's awakening as a jinchuriki. But on the other hand, such a serious early death in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex could simply be a case of haste, and readers now know it can happen as long as there is no medical intervention. Uzumaki's healing.
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 due to the aftermath of Naruto's Baryon Mode. His death is brushed aside as death is not permanent for the Biju, meaning the other Tailed Beasts benefit from it as well. 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 Kurama's new jinchuriki is a great choice, taking away some of Boruto's reputation and making the reversal of Kurama's death a more interesting decision. Combining her extensive training and awakened Byakugan eyes with the power of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox is an amazing premise, as it means she's awakening the potential to become a strong female side character alongside Sarada Sasuke and many others.
While Boruto: Two Blue Tornadoes Refusing to die, Kurama's reincarnation brought exciting potential to the series.