Key Takeaways:
– Himawari, Naruto's daughter, discovers Kurama's power in Chapter 11 of ‘Boruto: Two Blue Vortex'.
– She demonstrates the use of a Bijuu bomb—an abilities her father took years to master.
– Her undisputed potential is met with mixed reactions, drawing a parallel to Star Wars' Rey Skywalker.
A Prodigy In The Making: Himawari's Early Mastery in Boruto
‘Boruto: Two Blue Vortex' continues its exhilarating storyline with recent developments pushing characters to their limits. Chapter 11 introduces us to a familiar power resurfaced in unusual hands—Himawari, Naruto's daughter. Gifted with Kurama's power, she exhibits a mastery level that her father reached after years of struggle, marking her an extraordinary prodigy.
Himawari's Power-ups: Cause for Commotion?
On one hand, it's fascinating to see Himawari's potential to harness the Bijuu bomb—an ultimate tailed beast technique—so early. Contrastingly, this raises eyebrows as Naruto, her father, didn't achieve this control instantly. In fact, Naruto's use of the Tailed Beast Bomb in chapter 571 was assisted by Kurama, pointing to a long journey of perseverance and practice.
Creating the Tailed Beast Balls requires an intricate balance of chakras. Naruto had to undergo trials and errors and wait until the age of 17 before he could master the craft. With Himawari showcasing these skills at 14, the narrative awakens speculations around the storyline's direction.
Concerns Over Rapid Power Development
As wondrous as Himawari's progress is, Masashi Kishimoto's portrayal presents a potential hazard. Will Himawari's character be gifted power enhancements without adequate character development? Naruto had to laboriously earn his powers over the years, building resonance with audiences.
Adding to Himawari's arsenal is the Uzumaki clan's self-healing power, further embellishing her capabilities. Her chakra abundance from Kurama aids in recovery, consolidating both offensive and defensive maneuvers. All these rapidly growing strengths indicate her potential to surpass her father soon—but at what cost?
Drawing Parallels With Rey Skywalker: A Warning?
Should Kishimoto continue doling out hasty power-ups sans character progression, Himawari might trace a path similar to Star Wars' Rey Skywalker. Rey's character received negative reactions due to an imbalance between her extreme abilities and minimal character growth. Rather than appearing strong and competent, she seemed conveniently ‘born-perfect'.
Rey's ‘natural' abilities to pilot the Millennium Falcon and demonstrate lightsaber skills, with no prior experience, was a letdown. In addition to this, her mastered social skills despite her secluded life got served to her too easily. It wasn't Daisy Ridley who incurred the fans' wrath—it was the flaw in Lucasfilm's character portrayal.
Character Development Stanza
The Skywalker saga has its roots deep in trials and tribulations. Luke and Anakin had tiptoed the line between glory and ruin, their transformation occurring through emotional and physical harrows. Their journey's gradual progression offered audiences likable characters for their realistic portrayal.
As Kishimoto pens Himawari's future, he could learn lessons from Rey's story and ensure her powerful persona sits on a solid foundation of hard-earned strength instead of inherited potentials.
In this bustling world of ‘Boruto: Two Blue Vortex', any character's power-ups must be carefully crafted. If not, the manga risks Himawari being perceived as too overpowering—almost unrealistic. Unlike Rey, Himawari can still be developed, saving her from a stumble down the same path.
‘Boruto: Two Blue Vortex' is available on Viz Media's official site. For those who find themselves drawing parallels, Star Wars movies can be viewed on Disney+. An exciting future awaits Himawari and her fans. But will Kishimoto heed the warning from a galaxy far, far away to craft a truly compelling journey? Time will tell.
