The future scene in Chapter 1 of the Boruto series, featuring the intense battle amidst the ruins of the Hidden Leaf Village, has always been a hot topic. The scar on the main character's right eye glows, revealing an unprecedented eye technique.
Many debates have erupted around Boruto's new eye, as its origin and consistency between the manga and anime remain a big question mark. Let's explore this mystery with Hobiverse.
Is Boruto's New Eye the Jougan (Pure Eye) or Byakugan?
The Original Manga's Puzzling Silence
In the current manga, Two Blue Vortex, especially in Chapter 29, when Boruto activates the Karma mark, the eye technique in his right eye is still referred to as Byakugan. The black-and-white manga completely fails to display the unique characteristics of the Jougan.
The detail of the Pure Eye with a grey iris and glowing blue pupil only clearly appears in the early episodes of the TV anime adaptation. This ambiguity makes loyal manga readers question its true role in the main storyline.
The True Origin of the Name Jougan (Pure Eye)
The name Jougan first became known to the public through the personal social media sharing of animator Chengxi Huang (from Studio Pierrot). This sparked a wave of criticism from major forums like Reddit and Quora.
Many opined that the anime producers arbitrarily created this eye technique to generate media hype and boost viewership in the early stages of the show, as the manga's progress was slower than the anime's.
Hints from the Authors
In an interview in France, the author team also hinted that this was an independent power that had been prepared in advance, rather than just a normal Byakugan.
However, the fact that the manga has yet to fully explain this eye technique continues to fuel many theories within the community.
Analyzing the Downsides of the New Generation Eye Technique's Construction
The Problem of Abusing New Powers
The shift in power in the new era is facing negative reactions from long-time fans.
The authors' decision to strip legendary eye techniques like Sasuke's Rinnegan through a controversial situation to make way for Ada's Senrigan, Kawaki's Kokugan, or Boruto's Jougan is considered unconvincing.
A segment of fans believes that this plot development inadvertently diminishes the strategic depth and rigorous training that were core legacies of the prequel, Naruto.
Forced Plot Extension
Even after a 3-year timeskip of life-or-death training with Sasuke and Kashin Koji in Two Blue Vortex, Boruto still cannot actively control the eye technique in his right eye.
The constant "holding back" by the writers has tired many readers who have had to follow conspiracy theories spanning nearly a decade.
The lack of logical explanations even in recent life-or-death battles reduces the work's coherence.
Decoding the Power of Jougan (Pure Eye) from a Theoretical Perspective
Complex Bloodline Origin
Based on data from the anime and supplementary materials, Jougan is believed to be the result of a combination of Uzumaki and Hyuga bloodlines, influenced by the Otsutsuki. Boruto inherits the Hyuga clan bloodline (direct descendants of Hamura) from his mother Hinata and the Sage of Six Paths' (Hagoromo) chakra from his father Naruto.
This intermingling creates a unique eye technique variant. Toneri Otsutsuki acts as a catalyst, helping Boruto recognize this power through childhood dreams.
Practical Abilities if Synchronized into the Manga
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Seeing Through Special Chakra Flow: It is believed to have the ability to detect anomalous or dark energy flows that even Byakugan or Sharingan cannot, as seen in the Nue riot incident.
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Nemesis of Space-Time Ninjutsu: Many theories suggest that this eye technique helps to see spatial rifts before they appear, allowing Boruto to accurately predict surprise attacks from Kawaki's dimensional gates or other Otsutsuki clan members.
Conspiracy Theories About Jougan's Awakening in Two Blue Vortex
Pressure from the Divine Trees and Jura
In the latest chapters of Two Blue Vortex, the appearance of the Shinju leader, Jura, and the Divine Tree entities has pushed the Hidden Leaf Village into a critical situation.
As Boruto's ordinary ninjutsu gradually becomes ineffective, many hope that this will be the opportune moment for the authors to bring this mysterious eye back to the center of the storyline.
Karma Purification Process
One theory widely accepted by the community is that the awakening mechanism of Jougan is completely different from Sharingan. Sharingan requires extreme pain, while Jougan – meaning "pure eye" – demands a state of mental purity.
One theory suggests that Boruto will have to overcome Momoshiki Otsutsuki's mind control, undergoing a soul purification process to fully master the Karma seal without transforming into an Otsutsuki.
Recreating the Generational Shift with Blokees
If you want to personally preserve the emotional transition moments between two ninja eras, the following detailed model kits from the Blokees brand are suggestions you can't miss at Hobiverse:
Naruto Champion Class Character Boruto Uzumaki Model 75601: Faithfully recreates the image of the new generation Boruto with flexible joints, allowing players to easily create characteristic battle poses with sharp Rasengan effects.
Naruto Random Collection GV03 - Heart Of A Ninja Model 71064: For those who want to rekindle the "will of fire" of the previous generation. This blind box randomly contains legendary characters from the early era, boasting high detail and paint that closely matches the original anime.
Despite ongoing debates about the logic between the manga and anime, Boruto's new eye remains a symbol of generational transition. Jougan (Pure Eye) represents the ninja world's only hope against impending doom.
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