Sarada could end up experiencing a Sasuke trauma in Boruto Two Blue Vortex

The latest chapter of Boruto Two Blue Vortex was well worth the wait, bringing some very interesting developments. As was expected, Boruto Uzumaki defied fate once more as his fight against Jura was interrupted by Kawaki's arrival. Initially, the blonde was fated to die fighting the Shinju. However, it seems like he truly is destined to continue living.

What was more intriguing, though, was Kashin Koji receiving an "update" to his Ten Directions. In it, a series of events flashed before his eyes in a film strip-esque manner, as the timeline had been altered. One of these scenes glimpses Hidari performing a very familiar gesture. Given how it appears, Sarada Uchiha may be in for a traumatic Sasuke moment.

Disclaimer: This article is a speculative theory and reflects the writer's opinion.

Boruto Two Blue Vortex teases Sarada in line for a distressing Sasuke moment

Boruto Two Blue Vortex chapter 23 revealed that Kawaki's intervention altered the timeline, considering Boruto's fate. He was not supposed to jump into battle and rescue Konohamaru, as that would alert Jura to his location. However, that's exactly what happened, and Boruto found himself in a 1v1 against the Shinju. Kawaki's arrival then showed that Boruto was stalling just for that moment.

Diverting focus from this battle, Koji's "update" to his Ten Directions was an intriguing development. Among the many scenes shown in the film strip-like sequence, one seemed to feature Hidari. What made this brief panel especially curious is what the Shinju was doing in it—he was seemingly making a familiar gesture wherein he was raising his finger.

Now, fans will quickly recognize that there was only one person who did something like this - Itachi Uchiha. He would do so to his younger brother Sasuke, who picked it up and later would do it to Sarada when he set out again. This can only hint at one thing, i.e., that Sarada is in to experience trauma akin to what Sasuke felt a while ago.

Sarada Uchiha (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Exactly how this will play out is still unclear, but it may ultimately boil down to a Hidari vs Sarada showdown. As Hidari was the Shinju born of Sasuke's absorption, it would be only natural for him to be curious about Sarada. Again, this is a very personal gesture shared between father and daughter, but it also carries painful memories, when Itachi did it as he died from fighting Sasuke.

So, from what is seen in Boruto Two Blue Vortex chapter 23, Sarada may see Hidari do this to her as he tries to get closer to her. Sasuke treasured his daughter and likely felt a stronger fatherly feeling when she awakened her Sharingan. Similar emotions could wash over Hidari, who, instead of harming her, may seek to protect her by any means necessary.

Alternatively, Sarada's potential trauma in Boruto Two Blue Vortex may also be rooted in an emotional reckoning wherein she encounters her father's twisted remnants. Given that Hidari was Sasuke's Shinju, a part of him likely yet lives within Hidari, albeit reshaped. Assuming Hidari retains bits of Sasuke, it would be a tough bout for Sarada facing an enemy who resembles her father.

Their clash will be emotional and psychological as Sarada would have to decide between annihilating Sasuke's monstrous echo or redeeming it. This struggle reflects the Sasuke-Itachi dynamic and brings Sarada's character full circle.

Final Thoughts

Boruto Two Blue Vortex chapter 23 does a brilliant job of subtly and potentially raising the stakes for Sarada Uchiha. With Boruto and Kawaki tied up in their own battles, the Uchiha clanswoman may soon find herself living the chapter's foreshadowing. Quite brief, but the symbolic gesture Hidari seems to be doing teases a traumatic Sasuke-like moment for Sarada.

Given Hidari's nature and his likely role as antagonist, the girl is compelled to encounter a gut-wrenching confrontation with her father's remnants. Her arc is made emotionally and psychologically complex as her opponent embodies her lost parent. Destruction or redemption, a Sarada vs Hidari fight will be a defining moment in her character arc.

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Casey has been an anime writer at Sportskeeda since almost a year. Being drawn into the world of animanga after watching the Dragon Ball series almost a decade ago, Casey's interest in the genre, along with his love of crafting plot theories influenced his writerly endeavors. Presently pursuing a Master's degree in International Business, Casey worked for Uneake and FootballExpress for 1.3 years before joining Sportskeeda.

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Although it was legendary Akira Toriyama’s magnum opus that influenced his love of animanga, Casey soon branched out and explored other titles. The unique ways in which mangakas express ideas, as well as their far-reaching effects, have inspired Casey in his creative pursuits.

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