Boruto has been at the epicenter of criticism. Mainly because of its art and power-scaling. While it may not live up to its precursor’s legacy, it’s remarkable in its way.
The series outshines its contemporaries in most aspects. This is evident in its power-packed battles. Interestingly, it moves away from its precursor’s shadow with new powerups and systems. There, however, is a caveat to that as well.
Despite its vision of novelty, the series lacks in most aspects. The nerfing of Kishimoto’s hero is one such example. Redditors, however, have a different opinion. Most users speculated the need for an old jutsu’s comeback.
It is undoubtedly one of the iconic jutsu that the mangaka created. What’s even more interesting is its underrated nature. The transformation stands as one of the legendary power-ups in the series.
Boruto needs to reintroduce this iconic Shippuden jutsu
Boruto lives up to its name in redefining generations. New generations outline new powerups and formidable villains. There’s a constant tug-of-war between the sequel and its precursor. Especially in terms of power systems.
The introduction of overpowered villains points to the problematic power-scaling. Time and time again, there has been a constant backlash regarding the series. While the sequel excels in some aspects, it also fails in some. And there’s more to it.
Of all the transformations in the sequel, Baryon Mode proved to be lethal. As formidable a jutsu as it is, it is a life-threatening one. The transformation used up Kurama’s chakra as well as Naruto’s. Regardless of that, it is one of the iconic transformations in the series.
It often reminds us of the tailed beast mode from the Shippuden series. Nonetheless, the jutsu is life-consuming due to its massive chakra usage. Redditors, though, have the perfect fix for this.
A Reddit thread discussed how the sequel didn’t outline Sage Mode. And this is how most users reacted.
Now that I think about it, we never really got to see Sage Mode Naruto go all out
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As hilarious as the comments can get, fans do have a point. The sequel grossly nerfed some of the iconic characters. This includes Sasuke and Kaguya but most importantly, the hero.
Barring the Baryon Mode, Kishimoto gave one of the iconic yet underrated transformations. Unsurprisingly, it stands as one of the most lethal jutsu in the series.
Masashi Kishimoto gave Naruto the most underrated power-up
Masashi Kishimoto is a true genius for giving one of the most iconic transformations. Apart from Baryon Mode, Sage Mode tops the chart in terms of its rarity. But what is most important is the strenuous efforts that go behind learning it.
Senjutsu or Sage Jutsu itself is a mastery of the natural energy. The sequel deviates from this concept through its focus on planetary chakra. With the hero’s mastery of Rasengan Uzuhiko, one thing is certain. Kishimoto needs to reintroduce this technique in the series.
Naruto along with Sasuke have proved to be formidable against the archvillain Momoshiki. Despite the characters’ strength, there has been gross underutilization. This is especially true with the hero’s mastery of the senjutsu.
Sage mode in its effectiveness has limitless potential. From agility to perception, the jutsu gives the user the upper hand. This is evident with the limitless flow of natural energy. And there’s more to it.
Despite Baryon Mode and Rasengan Uzuhiko, the sequel has the potential to explore Sage Jutsu. The underrated transformation truly deserves a comeback in the sequel.
Boruto and Naruto: Shippuden are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
