This article contains spoilers from the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.
Overview
- Boruto mastered the Flying Thunder God technique with Kashin Koji’s guidance.
- His method is deemed less effective compared to Minato’s refinement.
- Boruto’s technique requires greater chakra infusion efforts than Minato’s.
Table of Contents
- How Boruto Discovered the Flying Thunder God
- Contrasting Minato and Boruto’s Flying Thunder God
- Why Boruto’s Version is Inferior
- Can Boruto Enhance His Flying Thunder God?
The Boruto series is currently captivating audiences with its array of formidable characters and thrilling manga action. As expected, the spotlight often shines on the protagonist, Boruto Uzumaki. His growing power is a result of mastering an impressive collection of Jutsu during the recent three-year timeskip.
Among these techniques is the renowned Flying Thunder God. Although Boruto’s rendition differs from his grandfather Minato’s, it still showcases notable capabilities. Thanks to the latest databook release, fans can now explore the distinct features of Boruto’s adaptation compared to Minato’s original.
How Boruto Discovered the Flying Thunder God
- Kashin Koji played a pivotal role in Boruto mastering the Flying Thunder God.
- Boruto’s technique notably differs from Minato’s.
The Flying Thunder God is a technique well-known to fans of the Naruto franchise, created by Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage of Konoha. This formidable jutsu allows the user to mark an object with a unique seal, enabling instantaneous travel to that point through space-time manipulation. Tobirama’s original mastery marked him as the fastest ninja of his era. Later, Minato Namikaze perfected the technique, elevating it to new heights and earning the title of the Yellow Flash—renowned as the greatest user of this powerful jutsu.
I have a family to protect. I will never fail! — Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage
Prior to Boruto, few have wielded this jutsu, leaving it primarily to Minato and Tobirama. However, Boruto Uzumaki has broken this mold by learning the technique through his mentor, Kashin Koji. Thanks to Koji’s extraordinary prescience, which allows him to foresee multiple timelines, he guided Boruto in understanding various jutsu, detailing how to master them effectively. Through this mentorship, Boruto has been able to grasp the essence of the Flying Thunder God, although he still has much to learn to reach his grandfather’s level of mastery.
Contrasting Minato and Boruto’s Flying Thunder God
Why Boruto’s Version is Inferior
According to the databook, Boruto Uzumaki’s variant of the Flying Thunder God is notably less efficient than Minato Namikaze’s. While both techniques share a foundation, Boruto, out of respect and homage to his grandfather, retains the original name despite its limitations.
Initially, Boruto was projected to learn this technique over six years. However, his collaboration with Kashin Koji accelerated the process, allowing him to master his version in just two years. While it may not be the pinnacle of teleportation jutsu, it undeniably ranks among the series’ elite abilities.
This is prescience, the power to look into the future! — Kashin Koji
The databook elaborates on the fundamental differences distinguishing Boruto’s technique from that of Minato. Key among them is chakra infusion. Boruto only successfully infuses metals with a mass above a specific threshold, while Minato can imbue any object he touches—including living beings—with his chakra instantaneously. Consequently, Boruto experiences delays, often requiring upwards of a minute or more to infuse larger objects.
One advantage shared by both characters is the ability to teleport without direct visual confirmation of their targets, provided the chakra-infused object or seal is in place. However, their approaches to long-distance travel significantly diverge. When attempting long-distance teleportation, Boruto must visualize the metal’s shape and detect its chakra signature, an inherently limiting factor. This makes it challenging for him to utilize standard weapons for quick teleportation. In contrast, Minato faces none of these hurdles; as long as the seal exists, he can teleport to it at will, regardless of distance.
Can Boruto Enhance His Flying Thunder God?
While Boruto’s iteration of the Flying Thunder God is commendable, it currently falls short of Minato’s accomplished technique. As the series progresses, fans are hopeful that Boruto can elevate his mastery of the jutsu to match the prowess of his grandfather.
Readers can explore the latest chapters of Boruto through Viz Media. The series is available for official and free reading on the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus platforms. The upcoming chapter, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 19, is scheduled for release on February 20, 2025.
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