Summary
As a continuation of theNarutoseries,Boruto: Naruto Next Generationhas upped the ante by throwing in all sorts of powerful characters and techniques into the mix, with some that far surpass anything seen before in the franchise. Whether it’s an entirelynew roster of Otsutsuki clan membersmaking appearances occasionally, or the new antagonistic threat of the God Tree Clones, Boruto and the rest can’t seem to catch a break. However, these new antagonistic threats have also raised the bar, as new techniques continue to be introduced to the narrative.
While some of these techniques almost break the universe with their absurd powers, they showcase exactly how far theNarutofranchise has come in terms of raising the bar when it comes to powerful techniques and jutsu. AsBoruto: Two Blue Vortexcontinues, more techniques are likely to make their way into the narrative. For now, however, these are the strongest jutsu in theBorutoseries.
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Type
Ninjutsu
Boruto has acquired a fair share of novel jutsu in his arsenal, and the Vanishing Rasengan was the first of these additions. The technique is a derivative jutsu of the original Rasengan, albeit withthe addition of Lightning Release. The Vanishing Rasengan holds some significance for the narrative, as it was the first unique technique that Boruto acquired.
Due to Lightning Release being mixed with the spiraling ball of Chakra, the Rasengan vanishes after leaving Boruto’s palm. This leads to the opponent being caught off guard, as the invisible nature of the technique deems it unpredictable. While the jutsu might seem rather simple, it was powerful enough to defeat Momoshiki Otsutsuki.
Serving as a replacement for Kakashi’s Raikiri, Purple Electricity is a derivative technique of the original Chidori, albeit one that offers the user much more versatility. The technique was developed by Kakashi to replace his signature Lightning Cutter, since the jutsu required the Sharingan’s prowess to counter its tunnel vision.
Purple Lighting is rather versatile, as Kakashi has been witnessed using it as a short-range blade and a long-range lightning attack. In some ways, the technique is much more potent than Raikiri, though it certainly lacks the original’s menacing appearance.
As a staple technique of both Naruto and Boruto, theRasengan is arguably one of the strongest techniquesin the franchise. However, its derivative techniques have proven to be even more potent, and the Rasendan is one such example. Used by Momoshiki Otsutsuki via Boruto’s body, the Rasendan is a technique similar to the Rasengan, albeit with a slight difference in form.
Instead of forming a circular sphere of chakra, the Rasendan fires a singular bullet, which pierces through the opponent. The Rasendan is superior to the Rasengan, as it delivers a similar blow, but at a much longer distance with pinpoint accuracy.
Shinjutsu
Claw Mark is a Shinjutsu originally wielded by Code,a member of Kara, though the technique was later acquired by the God Tree Clones inBoruto: Two Blue Vortex. The technique allows the user to mix the iron in their blood with chakra to manifest black bands on any surface. These marks can then be used as a portal, allowing the user to travel between them, irrespective of the distance.
The technique is quite akin to the Flying Raijin Jutsu, since both techniques work on similar Space-Time principles. However, Claw Marks are much more versatile, as they can be used for espionage, and even allow the user to teleport to a different dimension.
Kekkei Genkai, Shinjutsu
Sukunahikona and Daikokuten are two sister-techniques that belong to Ishiki Otsutsuki’s Dojutsu, the Kokugan. The two techniques work in synergy and can allow the user to become an unstoppable powerhouse. Sukunahikona allows the user to shrink any object to minuscule sizes, while Daikokuten grants the user a pocket dimension that can be used to store anything that Sukunahikona shrinks.
While the two techniques seem rather simple and benign at first, their synergy was powerful enough to take down both Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha. Jigen strategically used the objects stored inside Daikokuten to catch his opponents off guard, as objects stored within the dimension are released at untraceable speeds.
TheBorutomanga has introduced an entirely new set of ninjutsu, called Shinjutsu. These are techniques derived directly from Shibai Otsutsuki’s DNA after Amado implanted the Otsutsuki gods' genetic remains into members of Kara. Ten Directions was awakened by Koji Koshin after he survived his fight against Ishiki. The technique allows him to see into the future, granting him foresight into events that will take place years ahead.
While the technique doesn’t necessarily have combat advantages, it still offers the user the ability to predict the outcome of any fight or event. Ten Directions has multiple applications, such as Koji Koshin training Boruto tomaster the Flying Raijin Jutsuin two years. Moreover, he can see all alternate possibilities, allowing him to predict the outcome of all possible actions.
The Rasengan has come a long way since its introduction in theNarutoseries, both in terms of its versatility and strength.Rasengan Uzuhiko is the latest variationof the technique, one that triumphs over all other previous variations. The technique derives chakra from the planet’s rotation, with the result being a devastating blow that can kill an enemy with a single hit.
However, a less lethal variation of the technique can also be used, which would leave opponents incapacitated and impaired after a single hit. The technique serves as a perfect counter to the Otsutsuki clan, who are known to be resistant to Ninjutsu.
Amadou’s experiments on the members of Kara led to a few cyborgs awakening Shinjutsu, and Daemon was one such member. While the workings of his Shinjutsu remain a mystery, it has already been revealed that the technique is called Reflection. As the name suggests, the technique reflects any attack directed toward Daemon, whether it’s physical or ninjutsu.
However, for Reflection to work, Daemon has to make physical contact with another person. While this downside can be exploited to counter Reflection, the jutsu seems to be unrivaled so far, with Daemon being invincible to all sorts of hostility.
Kekkei Genkai
Introduced in the recent chapters ofBoruto: Two Blue Vortex, Ohirume isSarada Uchiha’s signature Mangekyou ability. While Sarada had unlocked her Mangekyou quite a while back due to her love for Boruto, her Mangekyou abilities remained a mystery until recently. Similar to the Kamui, Sarada can open space-time rifts to suck objects into another dimension.
The technique seems uncannily similar to Kamui, though it has quite a number of differing aspects. For instance, Sarada’s technique opens a space-time rift with a gravitational pull similar to a black hole, sucking anything in its vicinity. It is still unknown whether she has access to another dimension where she can store things. Though for now, Ohirume remains a mysterious power that is unlike anything seen before with the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Omnipotence is a truly godly technique, as it allows reality to be altered altogether. The technique is another Shinjutsu in the hands of Ada, a cyborg who was experimented on by Amado. Omnipotence allows Ada to rewrite reality and alter the memories of every human being. While she still has no control over the technique, she was able to unintentionally alter the memories ofthe entire Leaf Villageto believe that Kawaki is the real son of Naruto.
While there are a few characters that remain immune to omnipotence, the technique has no counters so far. If omnipotence were to be mastered, Ada would become a truly unstoppable character, as she could rewrite reality itself.
