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Boruto Two Blue Vortex chapter 9 spoilers revealed the much-awaited revival of Kurama, albeit in an unconventional way. Although Jura managed to knock out Kawaki, the latter soon recovered and encountered Boruto. The protagonist had simply returned to the village to combat the new threat.
Throughout the entirety of chapters 8 and 9, Kawaki was being accompanied by Delta. This has managed to spark the intrigue of many fans, especially considering Delta's soul allegiance towards Eida and her antagonizing Kawaki frequently in the story.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Boruto Two Blue Vortex series.
Boruto Two Blue Vortex: Kawaki's need for Delta
In chapter 8, Kawaki and Delta attempted to chase down Boruto after receiving intel about his location from Eida. However, their pursuit was futile, as the protagonist easily evaded them using his teleportation abilities. With Kawaki and Delta absent from the village, Jura and Hidari seized the opportunity to invade via the entrance, in order to locate "Naruto." Before they could advance further into the village, Kawaki intercepted them.
Jura swiftly incapacitated Kawaki, rendering him unconscious, and tasked Delta with watching over him in his incapacitated state. The complete details of chapter 9 haven't been revealed yet, but it is inferred that Kawaki and Delta form a two-person unit.
Kawaki's reliance on Delta as reinforcement or distraction during his confrontations with the protagonist is suggested by the fact that the protagonist has already demonstrated superior skill and combat prowess, with Kawaki's mastery over his Karma mode being his only advantage. Since the protagonist is unwilling to utilize his Karma due to the risk of another Momoshiki possession, Kawaki's Karma remains his trump card against Boruto.
This supports the theory that Kawaki requires Delta as a backup during his duels with Boruto, especially considering that Daemon's primary objective is to aid and safeguard Eida, while Mitsuki is preoccupied with his own personal matters. Consequently, Delta emerges as the only potential "ally" that Kawaki can leverage in his fights against his rival.
In chapter 9, Boruto rushes back to the village upon sensing the deaths of several Hidden Leaf shinobi. Despite their rivalry, the protagonist demonstrates superior skill by effortlessly evading Kawaki's Black Receiver rods.
This highlights the protagonist's advancement over Kawaki's abilities. Additionally, the chapter unveils Himawari's potential connection to a young tailed beast sealed within her. The revelation prompts speculation about the reincarnation of tailed beasts as a new plot device. However, it's essential to remember that tailed beasts are pure chakra entities in the Naruto series.
While they can reform after death, the preservation of their ego and personality remains uncertain. Himawari's revelation adds a layer of mystery to the narrative, raising questions about her role and the significance of the tailed beast within her.
Final thoughts
Although chapter 9 didn't deliver the actual fight between the protagonist and Kawaki, as every fan desired, it did provide fans with a clear indicator of the protagonist and Kawaki's power levels relative to each other.
The protagonist effortlessly dodged the Black Receiver rods, which had been one of the most troublesome attacks even during Naruto and Sasuke's fight against Jigen. Chapter 9 also revealed that Himawari might actually be the next jinchuriki to befriend the new nine-tailed fox that formed after Kurama's death. Chapter 9 willl be released officially on April 21, 2024.
