Boruto: How Sarada Defied the Uchiha's Curse Of Hatred

Key Takeaways

The Uchiha Clan’s Curse of Hatred plays a significant role in the Naruto series.
Sarada breaks the curse by awakening her Mangekyo Sharingan through love and protection.
Sarada embodies the Senju Will of Fire, choosing to protect her loved ones and village.

In the anime series Naruto and its sequel Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, the Curse of Hatred within the Uchiha Clan played a significant role. This curse was particularly relevant for Sasuke in the original series. However, when it comes to Sarada’s development as an Uchiha in Boruto, the storyline deviates slightly from the expected trajectory

In the original series, it became unavoidable that the Uchiha clan was cursed with the Hate Curse, supposedly the key to their continually increasing strength. However, Sarada has challenged this curse by sourcing her power from a completely distinct array of emotions. From the activation of her Sharingan to the manifestation of her Mangekyo in Boruto, Sarada has surprised everyone by going against the fundamental source of power that Uchihas have been known for

What Is the Uchiha’s Curse of Hatred?

The Source of the Uchiha’s Power

Boruto: How Sarada Defied the Uchiha's Curse Of Hatred

The deep-rooted Curse of Hatred within the Uchiha Clan is a significant characteristic that sets them apart. This curse serves as a contrast to the Senju Clan’s ideology of the Will of Fire. While the Senju values selflessness and sacrifice, the Uchiha’s Curse of Hatred promotes a more self-centered approach, driven by intense hatred and powerful emotions. The origin of this curse lies in the heightened emotional sensitivity of Uchiha members, but when they lose those dear to them, their overwhelming feelings can transform into all-consuming hatred

When someone from the Uchiha clan, who has experienced profound love, subsequently loses that love, a more intense hatred emerges within them, transforming their very essence

The powers of the Sharingan are associated with intense feelings, particularly traumatic experiences, which act as triggers for its optic nerves to release specific chakra and instantly manifest the dojutsu. Each time the user experiences severe stress, the Sharingan mutates and adds an additional tomoe. The Mangekyo Sharingan is also activated under similar emotional turmoil, with a highly traumatic event serving as the catalyst. Tobirama explains that the Uchiha Clan’s genetic makeup differs significantly from others, exhibiting heightened emotional sensitivity and facilitating the evolution of the Sharingan

How Sarada Breaks the Curse of Hatred

Sarada’s Sharingan Awakening Defies Preset Notions

Prior to the debut of the “Boruto” series, every Uchiha family member had activated their Sharingan and its Mangekyo form following the loss or intense sorrow caused by losing someone dear or experiencing a significant personal loss. However, Sarada has broken this pattern by awakening her Mangekyo Sharingan without such a tragic event occurring. Instead, her strong determination to safeguard Boruto, who is closest to her heart, seems to have set off the activation

Please… save Boruto! I’m begging you!

In my gaming world, I witnessed the entire village turn against Boruto, branding him as a traitor. The moment that cut deep was when Sasuke, his mentor, aimed to take him down. These events stirred such strong emotions within me – a desire to protect Boruto at all costs. This intense emotional turmoil was the key that unlocked the Mangekyo’s power within me. Some might argue that my Mangekyo was artificially activated because of the absence of severe personal trauma, but when you look closely, my awakening follows the very principles by which the Sharingan evolves

In Sarada’s fundamental Sharingan, the transformation also occurred, as she exhibited her unique Kekkei Genkai just before encountering her father for the first time in the series Boruto. It was intense feelings of love and acceptance that activated her Sharingan initially, a phenomenon not previously seen. Consistent with this theme, Sarada’s Mangekyo awakening has been shaped by strong emotions of love and belonging rather than grief stemming from loss

An Embodiment of the Will of Fire

Sarada Chooses to Follow the Senju Will of Fire

The Will of Fire is the Senju ideology of self-sacrifice for the greater good, a principle that stems from unconditional love for the village and its people. Sarada embodies the Will of Fire through and through, evident from her goal to become Hokage just like Naruto, coupled with a fondness for the Hidden Leaf and its people. Instead of pursuing power for selfish intent, Sarada wishes to grow stronger solely to keep the village and her loved ones safe, a sentiment that clearly showcases the burgeoning Will of Fire inside her.

It’s important to mention that Sarada isn’t the only Uchiha to embody the Spirit of Fire, as Itachi, Shisui, and Fugaku are other notable members of the clan who defied the Curse of Hatred. However, their powers developed following encounters with sorrow, such as witnessing violence or losing someone dear. In contrast, Sarada’s dojutsu ability was triggered by the powerful emotions of love within her heart

In an unusual twist for the clan, Sarada stands out as a unique figure because she not only embodies the Will of Fire but also challenges the Curse of Hatred by viewing love as her true source of strength. Furthermore, the design of Sarada’s Mangekyo Sharingan resembles the sun, which might be the opposite of Boruto’s eyes that portray the moon. This connection to the sun can be traced back to the Sage of Six Paths and his association with Asura and the Senju lineage. By adopting this same symbolism, it’s evident that the Boruto series has yet again turned traditional narratives on their head by subverting this longstanding theme

Boruto is available to read via Viz Media.

2024-09-04 20:09

Boruto: How Sarada Defied the Uchiha’s Curse Of Hatred