Boruto: How Minato’s Flying Thunder God Is Superior To Boruto’s, Explained

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This article contains spoilers from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.

Summary

  • Boruto learned Flying Thunder God with Kashin Koji’s help.
  • Boruto’s version differs from Minato’s and is considered inferior.
  • Boruto’s technique requires more effort for chakra infusion than Minato’s.

Currently, the “Boruto” storyline is brimming with excitement, featuring numerous potent characters engaging in thrilling actions within the manga. Unsurprisingly, Boruto Uzumaki, our hero, also belongs to this group of powerful characters. A significant portion of his strength stems from the vast number of Jutsu he’s mastered during the three-year time jump.

One of these potent methods also includes the Flying Thunder God technique, albeit with some variations compared to how his grandfather employed it during combat. However, Boruto’s adaptation of the Flying Thunder God is undeniably remarkable in its unique aspects. Notably, thanks to the revelation from the latest databook, fans now understand the distinct differences between Boruto’s and Minato’s versions of the Flying Thunder God jutsu.

How Boruto Learned The Flying Thunder God

  • Kashin Koji Was Key To Boruto Learning The Flying Thunder God
  • Boruto’s Version Is Different From Minato’s

The Flying Thunder God isn’t just a fresh concept for Naruto enthusiasts; rather, it is an impressive ability that the Second Hokage of Konoha, Tobirama Senju, created. This technique grants the user the ability to tag items with their own seal and then teleport instantly to the seal’s location at any given moment thanks to space-time manipulation. This incredibly powerful jutsu made Tobirama Senju the fastest ninja of his era. Later on, Minato Namikaze found this technique and refined it even more, becoming a far superior user than the Second Hokage himself. In time, he mastered it so well that he was known as the Yellow Flash, the epitome of speed among ninjas. Along with the Rasengan, the Flying Thunder God became Minato’s signature technique.

I have a family to protect. I will never fail! — Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage

In the Naruto series, only two characters were known to use the Flying Thunder God technique. However, a new character named Kashin Koji, introduced in Boruto, offers an intriguing twist. With his unique ability to see multiple timelines and gauge possibilities, he guides Boruto Uzumaki, the show’s protagonist, in learning this technique. Essentially, Koji can foresee what jutsu Boruto learns across different timelines, allowing him to advise Boruto on the most effective way to master these techniques. As a result, fans witnessed Boruto learning the Flying Thunder God technique through this unique mentorship. It’s worth mentioning that while Boruto has made significant progress, his technique is still not as proficient as Minato Namikaze’s and requires further refinement if he aims to reach that level in the future.

The Differences Between Minato and Boruto’s Flying Thunder God

Boruto’s Technique Is A Subpar Version Of Minato’s

The databook makes it clear that Boruto Uzumaki’s Flying Thunder God is a modified version of Minato Namikaze’s, and despite its differences in operation, it lags behind in terms of effectiveness. While Minato’s signature move operates differently from Boruto’s jutsu, he named it the Flying Thunder God as a tribute to his grandfather, as their underlying principle is similar. In the storyline, Kashin Koji intervened and provided Boruto with valuable insights on overcoming challenges, allowing him to master his version of the technique in just two years. Although not the best teleportation Jutsu in the series, Boruto’s Flying Thunder God is undeniably one of the most impressive abilities ever showcased.

This is prescience, the power to look into the future! — Kashin Koji

The comprehensive guidebook for Boruto reveals some significant distinctions between the Flying Thunder God Technique used by Boruto Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze. Without a doubt, the guidebook highlights that Boruto’s adaptation of the technique is less powerful than its original form, but it also delves into how they are employed differently.

In terms of their unique abilities, Boruto Uzumaki can only infuse metals that exceed a specific weight with his chakra technique, while other objects aren’t suitable for this process using Boruto’s variant of the Flying Thunder God. Conversely, Minato has the power to make any object, including people, into targets simply by touching them. Regarding Boruto, the infusion of his chakra typically requires some time, often around a minute, but can take significantly longer if the item is particularly large. In contrast, Minato’s process is immediate – he merely needs to touch something for his seal to be applied, effectively completing the task.

A key advantage of these methods is that neither Boruto Uzumaki nor Minato Namikaze don’t require seeing where their target is. If the object has been charged with their chakra or marked with a seal, they can easily transport to it without much hassle, provided the distance isn’t too great. However, for long-distance travel, these two techniques vary significantly.

When traversing vast distances, Boruto’s teleportation technique requires him to mentally perceive the structure of metal objects and sense their chakra energy, which makes his method slightly less efficient compared to others. Since he relies on remembering specific shapes for transportation, traditional weapons are not practical as they would complicate the process of selecting an object for teleportation. This restricts the variety and quantity of items Boruto can carry for teleportation. However, Minato’s version of the technique lacks these limitations; as long as a seal is in place, he can instantly travel to it regardless of distance.

Can Boruto Ever Perfect His Flying Thunder God?

The flying technique Boruto employs is undeniably striking, yet falls short compared to Minato Namikaze’s masterful Flying Thunder God. Fans eagerly anticipate Boruto Uzumaki refining his talents and reaching the same level of proficiency as his grandfather once did with this skill. Given that he has only recently perfected his own rendition, which took him two years to achieve, it’s clear that any additional advancements will require more time for him to learn.

* You can access Boruto for reading through Viz Media. Fans can read it officially and free of charge on both the Shonen Jump and Manga Plus apps. The scheduled release date for the upcoming chapter of Boruto, titled “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 19,” is February 20, 2025.
* Boruto is now available to read via Viz Media! Fans can enjoy the official and complimentary version on apps such as Shonen Jump and Manga Plus. Be on the lookout for the next chapter, “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 19,” set to drop on February 20, 2025.

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2025-02-06 01:24