The Boruto manga prepares for a massive Team 7 battle.

This article contains spoilers for the Boruto series.

Key Takeaways

• Team 7 prepares for a large-scale battle with Shinju, raising great expectations.
• Konoha shinobi head to Sunagakure in response to the threat of the Shinju.
• Matsuri, Ryu, and Team 7 prepare for an intense duel where power-ups are expected.

Boruto: Two Blue Swirls We're heading into a very exciting phase where fans will see massive battles unfold. The comic has already given fans several exciting fights, but none of them were major. Of course, these fights still had a huge impact on the story, and in many ways, fans were completely surprised by what they witnessed. But at the same time, it can also be said that this was not a life-or-death struggle and was merely treated as a preparation for major events to come.

Now for the first time in Korea Boruto: Two Blue SwirlsIt is no exaggeration to say that fans have extremely high expectations for this match, as they are waiting for a large-scale battle between Shinju and Shinobi.

Konoha shinobi head to Sunagakure in episode 16 of Boruto: The Two Blue Whirlpools.

• Kashin Koji maintains his importance in TBV Episode 16
• Shikamaru dispatches Team 7

As fans know, Shinju is slowly establishing itself across five countries. boruto series. It is not surprising to know that after gaining their senses and free will, they are now following their heart's true desires. As such, Shinju set different goals, which is why Hidari and Jura came to Konoha earlier. Now Ryu and Matsuri set off for the hidden sand village for various reasons. As seen in Chapter 16 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, both of them were in Sunagakure, right near the village. Their current mission is most likely to get their hands on the Kazekage and potentially consume him. Previously, Matsuri went to the village alone, and her goal was none other than to obtain the valuable sacred liquor. Of course, Shinki's capture led to the birth of a new Shinju, and that person was Ryu. Ryu's current goal is to consume Gaara. Naturally, Kankuro, seeing this incident, contacted Konoha and asked for help.

It's there! They showed up as expected! – Konohamaru

in Boruto: Two Blue Swirls In episode 16, Shikamaru receives a request from Kashin Koji to send powerful ninjas to Sunagakure. Koji specifically mentioned that Shikamaru should send Konohamaru, Sarada, and Mitsuki to the village. He also requested that Himawari not be allowed to go out of the village. Because if she goes out, she will definitely meet Yura and die. At the same time, he requested that if Jura comes to Konoha, he will most likely not destroy the village and should simply be treated as a guest, and that if the Shinobi discovers, they should flee.

Jura is the strongest, and no one can beat him at this point. The priority is to separate Jura from his minions, so Team 7 can be sent to the Hidden Sand Village to eliminate two Shinju and greatly weaken their fighting power.

Matsuri and Ryu vs Team 7 on the Horizon

Matsuri and Ryu invade the Kingdom of Wind

As we saw in the second half Boruto: TBV In episode 15, a large-scale battle is just around the corner. As Kashin Koji predicted, utilizing his pre-science abilities, Matsuri and Ryu are now in the Hidden Sand Village. Of course, their target is Gaara. At the same time, the Konoha team was already prepared to block the powerful Shinju team and apparently found them by the end of the chapter. Now it's time for a very exciting battle in Boruto, according to the editor's text at the end of the chapter. Ryu and Matsuri form a very powerful duo and cannot be easily eliminated. Meanwhile, the Konoha team consisting of Konohamaru, Mitsuki, and Sarada is joined by two ninjas from the Hidden Sand Village. These are Yodo and Araya.

Listen, Shikamaru. Send Konohamaru Sarutobi, Uchiha Sarada, and Mitsuki to the Sand Village. – Kashin Koji

Both of these ninjas are quite powerful, with Yodo being the stronger of the two. However, fans only received attention for a short time during the middle school examination and did not get to see their true skills. Plus, at the time they were much weaker than any of the strengths they have now, and it will be interesting to see what they show in this fight. Essentially, this is a battle between five shinobi and two shinju, making for a very exciting duel. Perhaps fans will see Konoha's ninjas deal with Matsuri, while Sand's ninjas, expected to be joined by Mitsuki, will team up to face Ryu. This means that Sarada and Konohamaru will have a joint battle against Matsuri, which will certainly be very interesting.

It is also possible that Konohamaru decided to deal with Matsuri on his own. This is because he shares a bond with her and wants to carry the biggest burden himself. If this falls apart, fans will likely see four young ninjas take on Ryu, which would make the balance of power more even. However, it has not yet been revealed whether Konohamaru has the tools to eliminate Matsuri himself.

Key power-ups to look forward to in the upcoming epic battle

Konohamaru and Sarada power up significantly.

Of course, like any shinobi, fans know that Shinju has no chance of winning. However, considering that it has been three years since he last appeared in battle, it is likely that he has become much stronger. Of course, sand ninjas will also show unpredictable abilities. Fans don't know enough about them to predict what powers they have. But Konoha's ninjas are not like that. Fans know what he's capable of. As for Mitsuki, fans will likely see the full power of his Sage Mode. Likewise, Sarada will likely utilize the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan. This means that her eyes will finally shine here and she may even reveal the individual abilities of her eyes along with the powerful Susanoo.

Most importantly, fans are excited to see Konohamaru utilize his incredible powers in battle here. He was greatly disappointed in the first part of the Boruto series, which means this battle could be his time to redeem himself. Konohamaru is weak at this point, but if he comes out with an ability as powerful as Sage Mode, he will definitely have a chance to redeem himself. Fans are expecting big things to happen to all the ninjas involved in this fight, and as Kashin Koji predicted, they will undoubtedly emerge victorious against Shinju.

This battle certainly won't be easy, but it's certainly one of the most exciting battles fans will see in the entire series. Hopefully, it lives up to all expectations. In the next issue of the Boruto manga, scheduled for December 2024, fans will finally see this exciting battle begin, and it is expected to last for at least a few months. After this battle, the end of Shinju will begin to approach. Because after that, only two will remain in the form of Jura and Hidari.

Boruto can be read via Viz Media. The series is officially available for fans to read for free through Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus app. The release date for Boruto's next chapter, Boruto: The Two Blue Vortex Chapter 17, is set for December 20, 2024.