Boruto vs. His Father: The Chunin Exams Rethought

Introduction

The debut of Boruto Uzumaki in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has opened up a new realm of possibilities for the ninja community. One of the most intriguing debates revolves around how Boruto would fare if placed in his father Naruto's Chunin Exams. In an unpopular opinion, it is argued that Boruto would not only match but surpass his legendary father's performance. Let's delve into the reasons behind this perspective.

Photo: Boruto vs. Oto Naruto at the Chunin Exams

Boruto's Strength in the New Generation

Let's begin by comparing Boruto's skills and abilities to those of his father and peers from the past generation. Unlike his father, Boruto has already mastered three nature transformations, a feat that was deemed impressive for Sasuke in the original series, who knew Fire Release: Katon as his only transformation.

Techniques and Abilities

In the newer generation, Boruto uses Purple Lightning, a technique similar to the Chidori. For reference, Iron Sand, a formidable technique used by Shinki and one of Suna's most feared weapons, is composed of magnetite, which is twice as dense as silica sand. Meanwhile, Sasuke's Chidori, with his Sharingan activated, could barely pierce through Gaara's sand, which is only 2x less dense than Iron Sand.

Diagonal Comparison: Past vs. Present

The younger generation boasts prodigies who are stupidly strong compared to their predecessors. For example, Neji's abilities rely on the Byakugan, but Boruto's version is even stronger. Boruto can easily overwhelm Neji by maintaining long-range combat, a skill that significantly enhances his effectiveness.

Mitsuki and Advanced Sage Mode

Moreover, Mitsuki, another prodigy from the new generation, can already use Sage Mode. Additionally, Boruto has invented a unique technique, Lightning Release: Rasengan, or "Vanishing Rasengan," which even Kakashi could not replicate. This unparalleled creativity and skill set underscore the incredible strength of the new generation.

Exceptions and Contrasts

Among the past generation's prodigies, Sasuke, Neji, and Gaara pose the greatest challenge to Boruto. However, even these formidable opponents wouldn't stand a chance. Sasuke, for instance, can only match Gaara's sand, which is faster than some Jonins could attack. Neji could keep up with Kyuubi-Empowered Naruto, and Shikamaru fought like Shikadai, who beat Boruto in earlier scenarios.

Chunin Exams and Strength Perception

The Chunin Exams themselves introduce a new level of challenge. At the time, and even now, Gaara was able to kill Jonin without getting hit, and Kakashi had to use his Sharingan to watch Lee outspeed Gaara's sand. Despite these feats, Boruto's performances are not as impressive, as he has only beaten some Seven Sword fanboys and his classmates.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while Boruto has shown remarkable skill and versatility, his raw strength and speed are still subpar compared to his father and former generation's prodigies. Therefore, Boruto would likely destroy his competition in the Chunin Exams, even if he faces established Jonin-level enemies. However, his proficiency in utilizing the Karama seal, which he is still developing, may provide the edge he needs to overcome these challenges.

Keywords: Boruto, Chunin Exams, Naruto