Boruto's Ultimate Adversary: Unveiling the Interstellar God (and the Convincing Evidence Behind It)
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations revolutionizes the Naruto franchise, introducing a potential climactic showdown against the formidable intergalactic deity, Shibai Otsutsuki
Despite not receiving the same universal love as its predecessor, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has significantly altered the power dynamics within the Naruto franchise. Throughout the series, formidable antagonists from the Otsutsuki clan have showcased their overwhelming strength and destructive abilities. Hailing from an otherworldly realm, the Otsutsuki clan is renowned for their tremendous power. Notably, characters like Momoshiki Otsutsuki and Isshiki Otsutsuki have proven to be some of the most powerful members of this notorious clan, posing significant threats to the series' protagonists.
Is Boruto building up a final battle featuring Shibai Otsutsuki in the future? Explained
Up to this point, only five members of the clan have made an appearance in the series. According to a popular fan theory circulating on social media, the series may be building towards an ultimate showdown between Boruto Uzumaki and Shibai Otsutsuki, an intergalactic deity who is regarded as the most powerful entity in the entire franchise.
The series opens with a glimpse of Boruto Uzumaki confronting Kawaki in a brief scene set in the future, leading fans to believe that their ultimate showdown will be the focal point of the series. Kawaki, revealed to be Boruto's adopted brother, adds an intriguing dynamic to their impending conflict.
Despite the foreshadowing, a popular fan theory on X (previously known as Twitter) suggests that Boruto's final fight could be against Shibai Otsutsuki, an intergalactic Otsutsuki God.
Shibai was recently introduced in the series as the powerful God of the Otsutsuki clan, whose strength surpasses that of nearly every character in the entire franchise. It was revealed that he existed around a millennium ago and harbored the same thirst for power as other Otsutsuki members. In his relentless pursuit of immense strength, he traveled from planet to planet, draining their power by consuming their chakra fruits.
His insatiable hunger for power led to the utter annihilation of numerous planets. With each chakra fruit he devoured, his strength grew to become unmatched in the entire cosmos. There were rumors of his presence on Earth at some point. But Shibai had ascended beyond the limitations of a mere mortal.
With his immense power, he ascended to a higher level of existence and essentially became a deity. Despite the formidable power of the other Otsutsuki members, none of them achieved godhood like Shibai. It seems that Isshiki also sought a similar level of power, but was unable to attain it.
As such, Shibai Otsutsuki is unquestionably the most powerful being in the entire Naruto franchise. As he is essentially a god, it is difficult to imagine anyone challenging him. However, according to fan theories, the series may be leading towards an epic showdown between Boruto and Shibai.
The theory suggests that during the three-year time skip, Boruto experienced a vision of the world facing unprecedented danger. This could be a hint at Shibai potentially becoming the ultimate antagonist in the series. Momoshiki Otsutsuki, residing within Boruto, confirmed Shibai's existence and mentioned that he currently exists in a completely different dimension.
Boruto has recently shown a more serious and focused side, possibly in anticipation of the looming threat posed by the Otsutsuki God, hinted at as the ultimate danger to the world in the manga. Additionally, Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the series, has dubbed the older Boruto as 'God Killer,' a potential indication of his future role in vanquishing the Otsutsuki clan's divine being, in addition to his defeat of Momoshiki.
Final thoughts
Ever since Kishimoto introduced Shibai Otsutsuki into the story, fans are anticipating his more prominent role in the narrative. The speculation that he could be the ultimate antagonist adds an intriguing layer to the series. How the son of the 7th Hokage will confront a literal God is a question that the ongoing manga will hopefully answer.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of the Naruto franchise, I am thrilled by the prospect of Boruto Uzumaki facing off against Shibai Otsutsuki, an intergalactic deity and the most powerful being in the entire franchise. This potential showdown promises to be an epic battle that will push Boruto's abilities to the limit and determine the fate of the world.
The introduction of Shibai adds a new level of excitement to the Boruto series and expands the scope of the franchise beyond the Otsutsuki clan members we have seen so far. His immense power and godlike status make him a formidable opponent for Boruto, and I am eager to see how the story will build up to their confrontation. The three-year time skip in the series may provide the necessary development for Boruto to grow stronger and gain the skills needed to challenge Shibai.
