Summary
Warning: Contains spoilers for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #11.One of the more contentious parts ofBoruto: Naruto Next Generationshas beenSasuke’s seeming lack of care for Sarada.Things started poorly when it was revealed that Sarada had gone most of her life without ever seeing Sasuke, and most of Sasuke’s appearances focusing on his master-student relationship with Boruto as opposed to being a father to Sarada only made things worse.
Sasuke’s seeming lack of care for Sarada has always been a point of criticism inBoruto, butBoruto: Two Blue Vortexseems to be addressing that in a roundabout way. The main villainsare sentient Divine Trees who take on the appearance and abilities of the people they absorb, and one of them, Hidari, was born afterSasuke was absorbed by a Divine Tree.
As such, Hidari’s interactions with Sarada inBoruto: Two Blue Vortexchapter #11 makea big statement about how important Sarada is to Sasuke, which can mean a lot for the story, going forward.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Uses Hidari To Reaffirm Sasuke’s Feelings About Sarada
No One Can Deny That Sasuke Loves His Daughter
Like allthe incredibly powerful Divine Trees, Hidari doesn’t have a full grasp on who he is or what he should be doing beyond absorbing chakra. However, all of these creatures have a singular obsession with one person they want to “ear”, and in Hidari’s case that’s Sarada. Hidari reaffirmed that idea while he was fighting Sarada inBoruto: Two Blue Vortexchapter #11, as he remarked that the only thing he knew about from the get-go was her. That means thatSasuke’s affection for Sarada is the only part of his personality that managed to exist inside of Hidari, and that does a perfect job of showing how important Sarada is to Sasuke.
That line of dialogue from Hidari also addresses the criticism of Sasuke seeming to care more about Boruto than Sarada. WhileBorutohas always put a lot of emphasis on Sasuke and Boruto’s master-student relationship, Hidari’s knowledge of Boruto comes from the Divine Trees needing to absorb an Ohtsutsuki and not from Sasuke. This means thatHidari’s dialogue with Sarada is definitive proof that Sasuke cares more about Sarada than he does Boruto. It’s a small moment, overall, but it does a lot to fix what had been a contentious part of the series for so many years.
Sarada Could Be the Key To Saving Sasuke in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex
Another takeaway from Sarada and Hidari’s interactions inBoruto: Two Blue Vortexchapter #11 is that it sets upSarada Uchiha as the key to saving Sasuke. The fact that Hidari remembers Sarada means that Sasuke’s memories do more than let Hidari use his techniques, so this could be a weakness to exploit tp beat Hidari, leading perhaps to the rescue of the real Sasuke. Whether Sasuke himself would be freed or his personality would overtake Hidari’s is unclear, but it sets up Sarada as a key player in the conflict, regardless.
The current dynamic between Sarada and Hidari also hints at how the rest of the Divine Trees will be dealt with. With all the villains sharing this unique obsession and connection to someone important to the person they are based upon, the Divine Trees will perhaps be defeated thanks to the emotional connection characters have with the people they were cloned from.
The way that’s handled throughSasukeandSarada’s bond is sure to be especially poignant, and it leaves a lot to be excited about withBoruto: Two Blue Vortex, going forward.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex
Years after fleeing his village with Sasuke, Boruto returns to confront the dark changes that have occurred. With memories altered and Kawaki now seen as the hero, Boruto faces a world where he is the outcast. The two rivals must settle their differences as their Otsutsuki powers grow more dangerous.
