Will Sarada overcome Sasuke's legacy?

After the conclusion Naruto series, Naruto and Sasuke were considered the pinnacle of power, making it nearly impossible for any shinobi to surpass their heritage. However, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations overturned that notion by introducing characters who surpassed the precedence of Naruto and Sasuke. With the introduction of the Otsutsuki clan along with the Karma Mark, Naruto and Sasuke's power level is nowhere near comparable to these new characters.

Moreover, the idea of ​​the next generation surpassing the previous one made it possible for these new characters to surpass their predecessors. Sarada Uchiha is one such promising character, an underdog who doesn't possess Otsutsuki's DNA or any other absurd power that has been seen so far in Boruto series. However, Sarada continues to match the pace of her counterparts, making it likely that she will surpass her own father, Sasuke Uchiha.

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Sarada's current power in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex

Sarada got some upgrades

By the end of the first part a BorutoSarada lagged well behind her counterparts. However, after the passage of time and the beginning Boruto: Two Blue VortexSarada has gained somewhat of a significant power boost that puts her back on the map. Sarada's first and foremost power was seen in the form of her Mangekyou Sharingan Awakening, a feat she performed out of feelings of affection for Boruto led her to manifest Mangekyou.

In addition to gaining the Mangekyou Sharingan, Sarada was stated to have trained for 3 years, meaning she gained considerable power that would make her a useful ally for Boruto and the rest. While Boruto: Two Blue Vortex the manga has yet to reveal other powers and abilities that Sarada may have acquired, so far she has awakened her clan's Kekkei Genkai, along with gaining brute strength similar to her mother's.

Despite her current powers, it was clear that Sarada did not have enough strength to hold her own against her enemies. In her fight against Hidari, a Shinju, Sarada was unable to hold her own. While on the brink of death, she was saved by Boruto at the last second. This implies that Sarada has yet to manifest her true potential. It's worth noting though that Sarada was initially able to land a few hits on Hidari, who is said to be much stronger than Sasuke Uchiha. Even Hidari himself was impressed by Sarada's strength, showing her growth during the jump. However, it clearly wasn't enough to take on powerful enemies or match the power of Boruto and the rest.

How will Sarada overcome Sasuke?

Sarada will require a stronger Dojutsu

There is much speculation as to how Sarada can overcome Sasuke Uchiha's legacy, a feat that is by no means easy to achieve. The most likely possibility is that Sarada gains extremely powerful Mangekyou abilities that far surpass Sasuke. This is even more likely due to the fact that Sarada's Mangekyou awakening is quite unique as she awakened the power through love and not hate. However, even with a fully awakened Mangekyo Sharingan, Sarada still would not be able to match Sasuke's power without the Rinnegan.

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Sarada's awakening of the Rinnegan might sound rather absurd, as Boruto the series did not imply that such a power would be obtained by her. However, Rinnegan-wielding Sarada isn't completely off the table, largely due to the forgotten fact that she might have some of Sasuke's six-path residual chakra. While this is just speculation, it is possible that she awakens the Rinnegan through the genetic makeup of the Sage of the Six Paths powers residing in Sasuke.

Why is it important for Sarada to get over Sasuke?

Sarada's power is necessary for her to stay on par with Boruto

You have some fans Boruto might be of the opinion that Sarada should not surpass Sasuke as it would undermine her legacy in Naruto. However, Sarada overcoming Sasuke's legacy is consistent with the notion of the next generation overcoming the previous, a concept that Naruto the series held up to Boruto. In addition, Boruto's It now focuses on the next generation of shinobi, specifically Kawaki, Boruto, Mitsuki and Sarada. For her to remain in her father's shadow for the entire duration of the series would be a grave injustice to her character.

Current threats in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex possess god-like powers, and with the introduction of Shinju, the series upped the ante in terms of power scaling. For Sarada to remain relevant in the narrative, she needs a significant power boost, which could come in the form of an Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan or extremely powerful Rinnegan. In the process of Sarada remaining on par with her counterparts, it is almost guaranteed that she will surpass Sasuke and his legacy.

Boruto is available to stream on Prime Video.

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Masashi Kishimoto

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Tokyo TV