This article contains spoilers from the Naruto series.
Overview
- Naruto lost his Truth-Seeking Balls for several reasons during various battles.
- The final orbs were lost at the Valley of the End, never to be recovered by Naruto.
- Retaining these orbs could have made Naruto excessively powerful, impacting the Boruto series significantly.
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Naruto Uzumaki: A Journey of Power
Naruto Uzumaki stands as the central figure in the Naruto franchise, evolving from a weak ninja into one of the series’ most formidable characters. Despite beginning with limited prospects, Naruto remarkably fulfilled his dream of becoming Hokage, amassing immense power along the way. Central to his strength are the Six Paths Powers, which included the pivotal Truth-Seeking Balls.
These unique orbs provided Naruto with a significant edge in battle, aiding him in defeating formidable foes such as Kaguya Otsutsuki and Sasuke Uchiha. However, as the storyline progressed, Naruto began losing these balls, ultimately ending up without any. Though the orbs do not simply disintegrate, Naruto never regained them due to various narrative reasons.
The Loss of Naruto’s Truth-Seeking Balls
During the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto obtained the Six Paths Powers, which bestowed upon him nine Truth-Seeking Balls. These dark orbs became his ultimate defensive and offensive weapons, combining all five nature transformations along with Yin and Yang release, making them unparalleled in their destructive capabilities.
“I want to fight you and beat you on my own…but not against the current you!” — Naruto Uzumaki
The Truth-Seeking Balls possessed an extraordinary ability to negate any ninjutsu aimed at them and rendered physical attacks ineffective as well. Any injuries inflicted by them could not be healed through Edo Tensei, highlighting their devastating power. They surpassed even the Dust Release technique, obliterating targets at a molecular level. Ultimately, their strength placed them at the pinnacle of Naruto’s abilities.
Initially, Naruto used two of the orbs to counter Madara’s limbo shadows. These were left behind on the battlefield, while another was lent to Sasuke. During his climactic confrontation with Kaguya, several more were lost in her dimensions. By the time he faced Sasuke, Naruto had four orbs, but his count dwindled to three after Sasuke switched places with one at the start of their battle.
Ultimately, Naruto expended the last three orbs in his showdown with Sasuke Uchiha. Once he lost access to his Six Paths Sage Mode, the orbs were gone for good. Importantly, these Truth-Seeking Balls cannot be recreated or destroyed, and their presence is bound to a specific range. If lost beyond this radius, the user is unable to regain control over them, rendering Naruto’s loss permanent.
The Implications of Naruto’s Power
Naruto’s Potential Overpowering Nature
Despite losing control over the Truth-Seeking Balls, Naruto had opportunities to reclaim them, even from Kaguya’s dimensions, but he never did. After the battle with Sasuke, he distinctly lost the three orbs he possessed, and fans were left without reason for their disappearance. The narrative choice to keep these orbs gone stems either from oversight or a deliberate decision by the author, likely to mitigate Naruto’s overwhelming power.
“Come, Otsutsuki! I’ll show you true resolve!” — Naruto Uzumaki
This deliberate scaling back of Naruto’s abilities is likely a narrative device. With Sasuke losing an arm, it may have been necessary for Naruto to experience a power decrease as well. Unfortunately, fans speculate on this reasoning since the author will not clarify the omission of the Truth-Seeking Balls.
The Future of Boruto
The Impact of Naruto’s Powers on Boruto
In the vast landscape of the Boruto series, numerous powerful adversaries challenge both Naruto and Sasuke. Had Naruto preserved his Truth-Seeking Balls, he could have swiftly dispatched these foes with minimal effort, significantly altering the trajectory of the series. The narrative is arguably enhanced by Naruto’s current limitations, granting Boruto Uzumaki and his contemporaries an opportunity to shine.
Indeed, the stakes for the characters within Boruto might have been tremendously lower had Naruto remained at his zenith. The Otsutsuki threats would struggle significantly more against an invincible Naruto, potentially sidelining Boruto’s development and growth in the story.
Fans hope to see the return of Naruto Uzumaki’s immense powers in the storyline. However, as it stands, his presence in the plot has been minimal, leading to uncertainty regarding the revival of his powers. The community awaits eagerly for Naruto’s potential return, pondering whether he might ever reclaim his lost Truth-Seeking Balls.
For those interested, Boruto is available for official reading through Viz Media and can be accessed for free on platforms like Shonen Jump and Manga Plus. The next chapter, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 19, is set for release on February 20, 2025.
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