Ever since the beginning of the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga, Sarada Uchiha has played a crucial role in the story. She sought help from the current Hokage, Shikamaru, for Boruto, and also managed to decipher how the Claw Grimes worked. This showcases her importance to the plot, but the question remains - will she be able to make significant contributions to the series' battles?
With the series' focus shifting towards the Otsutsuki and Divine Trees, characters like Boruto, Kawaki, and Code, who possess Karma, are undeniably powerful. This raises the question of whether Sarada Uchiha will be able to surpass her current level and reach the same benchmark as these formidable characters.?
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.
Will Sarada Uchiha reach Otsutsuki level in Boruto?
Sarada Uchiha unlocking the Mangekyo Sharingan in the manga series (Image via Shueisha)
No, it is highly unlikely that Sarada Uchiha will attain the Otsutsuki level. As fans may recall, she unlocked the Mangekyo Sharingan towards the end of the first series. However, it is important to note that this is the regular Mangekyo Sharingan, and using it excessively could potentially harm Sarada's eyesight. Considering her already poor vision, constant use could further deteriorate her eyesight.
The key to her gaining more strength lies in obtaining the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. This can only be achieved by transplanting someone else's Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan onto her own eyes.
Sasuke Uchiha using his Mangekyo Sharingan in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)
Regrettably, the only other person with a Magekyo Sharingan besides Sarada is her father, Sasuke Uchiha. The situation is made worse by the fact that Sasuke only has one eye, which means Sarada can only consider acquiring it if something happens to Sasuke. Due to a traumatic event involving a Claw Grime, Sasuke is currently incapacitated.
Even if Sarada were to obtain the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, her power would be limited to that of her father, Sasuke Uchiha. This would enable her to use techniques such as Susano'o and Amaterasu. However, these abilities have proven to be insufficient against formidable opponents like Isshiki and Momoshiki Otsutsuki. As a result, it is unrealistic to anticipate that Sarada could match the power of Karma users like Boruto and Kawaki.
In the anime, Sakura Uchiha is depicted engaging in combat (Image via Studio Pierrot)
The alternative for Sarada to achieve strength would be to emulate her mother's Taijutsu training. This would significantly enhance Sarada's ability to engage in close combat with her adversaries. Nevertheless, even mastery of Taijutsu would pale in comparison to the formidable Otsutsuki abilities.
The issue arises from Otsutsuki powers allowing the Karma users to access Shinjutsu, which is effectively considered superior to Ninjutsu.
Therefore, the only way for Sarada to have some upper hand would be to obtain a new power-up altogether. While mastering the Sage Jutsu or obtaining a Rinnegan seems much more possible for the character, the manga may end up creating a new power-up completely. Such a development could help Sarada reach Boruto and Kawaki's level of strength.
Editor's P/S
As a passionate fan of the Boruto series, I find the discussion surrounding Sarada Uchiha's potential to reach the power levels of Boruto and Kawaki intriguing. While the article presents valid points regarding the limitations of her Mangekyo Sharingan and the challenges she faces in surpassing the Otsutsuki level, I believe Sarada's journey is far from over.
The series has consistently demonstrated its ability to introduce unexpected power-ups and plot twists, leaving room for Sarada to grow and evolve beyond her current limitations. Her strong determination, resourcefulness, and connection to the Uchiha clan's rich history suggest that she has the potential to unlock hidden abilities or acquire new techniques that could bridge the gap between her and the likes of Boruto and Kawaki.