Sarada Unleashes Her Power in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 21

The newest chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex just arrived, and it dropped many answers to many fans' questions. Chapter 21, titled simply 'Mangekyō Sharingan,' tells us the story behind Sarada Uchiha's awakening of her clan's iconic dōjutsu, her battle against Ryū, and long-awaited sighting of Boruto Uzumaki. Truly interesting chapter from Ikemoto and Kishimoto.

Flashbacks That Tell the Full Story Behind Sarada's Character Motivations

In the previous chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, we finally witnessed the full awakening of Sarada Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan. While this event technically occurred earlier in the Boruto timeline, this chapter marks the moment Sarada truly accepts her powers—and embraces who she really is. The story takes us through a series of flashbacks that explore Sarada’s journey since her days as a genin, focusing on the insecurities that have always held her back as a shinobi. From Sumire confessing her feelings for Boruto—which clearly had an emotional impact on Sarada—to Boruto promising to be her right-hand man when she becomes Hokage, we get a deeper understanding of her personal growth. The flashbacks also revisit the battle with Kawaki and the resurgence of the Omnipotence phenomenon.

Sasuke explains to Boruto that Sarada had known about Kawaki’s plans from the beginning and had actually awakened her Mangekyō Sharingan due to a deeply emotional response. That emotional trigger? Boruto being declared an "enemy of the state." It's now confirmed that this shock was what caused her dōjutsu to fully manifest. Sasuke concludes by saying that Sarada’s newfound power will become a crucial asset in the coming battles against the shinjus—an important piece in the larger conflict shaping the future of their world.

Which brings us to the present day.

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Sarada's Mangekyō Sharingan Is 'Online'

The manga panel transitions to the battlefield, where Sarada is locked in a tense standoff with Ryū. He’s stunned—his iron sand, once an unstoppable force, is completely ineffective against the Uchiha heir. Sarada, now fully embracing her awakened Mangekyō Sharingan, reveals her unique ability: Ōhirume. This new technique allows Sarada to generate black spheres that create powerful gravitational forces, which can be directed at specific individuals or objects. She can summon at least four orbs at once and appears to have complete control over their positioning and movement. Ōhirume’s applications are incredibly versatile. Sarada can use the orbs to redirect incoming attacks, draw enemies into traps, or even select herself as a target to float and maneuver within the gravitational field. In this battle, she uses the ability to pull Ryū into one of the spheres—where she effortlessly dismantles him.

In classic Naruto fashion, this moment becomes more than just a show of strength. As she prepares to finish off the overconfident shinju, Sarada experiences a quiet moment of clarity. She finally accepts her romantic feelings for Boruto, reaffirms her dream of becoming Hokage—just like her idol Naruto—and acknowledges the incredible power she now wields. There are no limits for her anymore. As Ryū dies, he makes one last attempt to unleash his Claw Grimes and tries to reach out to Jura. The moment Jura senses one of his “children” dying, it’s clear that the fight is far from over. After defeating the powerful shinju, Sarada collapses from chakra exhaustion. Mitsuki rushes to her side, watching the scene unfold with disbelief as he begins to process everything that just happened.

Boruto Enters The Battle 

Meanwhile, back at the hideout, Eida informs Boruto and Koji about Sarada’s victory over Ryū—and the tragic death of Yodo at the hands of a Shinju. Koji barely reacts, coldly acknowledging the loss and calling it a necessary sacrifice for the greater goal of saving the world. But Boruto doesn’t let that slide. He quickly picks up on the implication and confronts Koji, questioning whether he knew Yodo would die and deliberately kept it from him. Their exchange grows tense as Boruto brings up the possibility that, in another reality, if he had joined the battle against Ryū, Sarada may never have awakened her Mangekyō Sharingan. He accuses Koji of manipulating events to allow that awakening—at the cost of Yodo’s life.

This leads them to another pressing concern: Konohamaru’s fate. Boruto, still reeling from the idea of sacrifice and betrayal, demands to know whether his former mentor is also being left to die in the fight against Matsuri. Koji, sensing Boruto’s agitation, warns him not to interfere. He explains that Jura, being connected to all Shinjus, would detect Boruto instantly if he entered the battlefield—making him a direct target. Still, even with the risk, Boruto refuses to sit back. Just as Matsuri prepares to deliver a fatal blow to Konohamaru, Boruto appears in the nick of time and destroys Matsuri in one swift, powerful strike. Konohamaru is saved—and visibly relieved. But back in the hideout, Koji is furious, while Jura, now aware of Boruto’s presence, smiles. His prey has finally revealed himself.

Conclusion: Boru(shiki)to Vs. Jura Inbound 

Boruto’s decision to save Konohamaru marks a turning point—not just for the story, but for his own destiny. By stepping into the battlefield and crushing Matsuri, Boruto has made himself visible to Jura, the most dangerous Shinju of them all. This move, while heroic, may have just opened the door to his greatest trial yet. The bigger question now looms: will Boruto’s interference lead to his downfall? Has he set the stage for Momoshiki’s reawakening, something that could change the entire course of the war? The tension between Boruto’s humanity and the godlike force inside him is only growing stronger. Every choice he makes pulls him closer to the edge.

Still, one thing is clear—Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is finally heating up. The stakes are higher, the emotions are raw, and the battles are becoming more intense with every chapter. With Sarada's moment of glory behind us and Boruto now in the crosshairs of Jura, we’re headed toward an epic showdown.—and we can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.

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