Sasuke’s Mangekyo Sharingan: Shocking Loophole Revealed!

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Summary

  • Sarada Uchiha awakens her Mangekyo Sharingan with the mere thought of Boruto dying, a non-traditional trigger.
  • Sasuke helps Boruto survive after witnessing Sarada’s activation, defying his false memory and aiding his escape.
  • Sarada’s Mangekyo awakening without Uchiha interference sets her apart, possibly hinting at future power-ups.

In the storyline, Sarada Uchiha, who is known for being Sasuke Uchiha’s daughter, has been generating high anticipation among fans due to her potential, particularly since she just awakened her Mangekyo Sharingan. Previously hinted at towards the end of the Boruto manga, Sarada is now set to demonstrate to the world the capabilities of her Mangekyo Sharingan, specifically her Orihume ability that appears to involve manipulation of space. According to a flashback in Boruto’s timeline, it was young Sarada activating her Mangekyo Sharingan upon the thought of Boruto perishing that ultimately persuaded Sasuke to aid Boruto, despite his “recollections” suggesting otherwise.

With Sasuke currently imprisoned and Boruto still eluding capture, Sarada has chosen to act decisively rather than holding back her emotions any longer. This resolution seems to have encouraged her to take action and unleash a power she had previously found terrifying. As Boruto recounts, Sasuke mentioned that the Mangekyo Sharingan is triggered in situations of intense stress. However, his explanation to his disciple carries some intriguing ramifications.

The Mangekyo Sharingan Recap

What Did It Take To Awaken This Kekkei Genkai?

Fans of Naruto will recognize that the Sharingan dojutsu is a unique ability belonging to the Uchiha Clan. However, it’s important to note that this isn’t its ultimate form. In the world of Naruto, it is only after experiencing profound loss – typically the death of a friend or loved one – that a character can unlock the original version of the Mangekyo Sharingan. This traumatic event often involves the user causing their own loved one’s demise.

This method brings out the true potential of this inherited skill, which is ironic given the Uchiha’s deep emotional nature – their feelings can even bestow them with incredible power. However, due to their tumultuous past (and Tobirama Senju’s negative portrayal of the Uchiha didn’t help) and the constant turmoil they faced, the Uchiha clan has suffered greatly over time. Regrettably, this also means that they often awaken their Mangekyo Sharingan in horrific circumstances because they have grown so accustomed to it.

But Sarada Is An Exception To The Rule

Pure Feelings Awakened Her Mangekyo Sharingan

In the series, Sarada Uchiha’s revelation of her activated Mangekyo Sharingan was a stunning moment because… In the concluding chapters of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Kawaki using the Shinjutsu Omnipotence swapped his existence with Boruto’s, leading many to believe he was Naruto’s actual son and Boruto had vanished. However, only Sumire Kakei and Sarada Uchiha, who both harbored feelings for Boruto at the time, appeared to recall the genuine sequence of events.

In the heat of Boruto’s chase, Sasuke was poised to intervene until Sarada implored him for assistance. However, Sasuke, initially unwilling to heed his daughter’s call, changed his mind upon seeing Sarada activate her Mangekyo Sharingan in the process – a revelation that caused him to question his own perception of reality. This decisive event prompted Sasuke to aid Boruto in his escape and train him, disregarding whatever his instincts suggested. Essentially, it was Sarada’s activation of her Mangekyo Sharingan at that pivotal moment that spurred Sasuke into action.

What Makes Sarada’s Awakening So Important?

Introducing A Twist To The Mangekyo Awakening

As a Naruto enthusiast, I’ve been pondering about what makes Sarada’s Mangekyo awakening so extraordinary, given that it was somewhat predictable due to her lineage. After all, characters like Itachi and Shisui woke up their Mangekyo Sharingan at an older age than Sarada, right? Or could it be because she’s only half-Uchiha instead of full-blooded? Perhaps it has something to do with the timing of her awakening, as it appeared earlier than in the original Naruto series. However, the real intrigue surrounding Sarada’s Sharingan upgrade wasn’t about the awakening itself but rather the unique circumstances that led to the awakening of her Mangekyo Sharingan.

In truth, Sarada’s Sharingan wasn’t activated when she witnessed the death of a cherished person, but rather when she pondered upon it. Before the activation, Sarada found herself questioning the unfairness of life, especially towards Boruto. He was already dealing with the responsibility of being an Otsutsuki and then accused of treason for actions he didn’t commit. The emotional turmoil from this predicament led to the awakening of her Mangekyo – a situation quite unusual at that time.

A New Way Of Activating The Mangekyo

The Mere Thought Of Losing Someone Is Enough

In the latest installments of “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex,” I witnessed the intriguing resurfacing of Sarada’s Mangekyo Sharingan during a fierce battle between her team and Ryu. Cornered with unfavorable circumstances, as it seemed Yodo had met his end, Sarada found herself pushed to the limit, unleashing her Mangekyo Sharingan in response. A brief demonstration of its powers was on display, primarily the Orihime – dark orbs that exerted powerful gravitational forces towards her chosen targets. Simultaneously, Boruto’s memories flooded back, reminding him of past conversations he had with Sasuke about Sarada’s awakening and the nature of her Mangekyo Sharingan.

As per Sasuke’s understanding, it isn’t the situation itself that triggers the activation of Mangekyo Sharingan, but rather the intense emotional turmoil associated with it. In the Uchiha clan, a significant amount of trauma often leads to the awakening of the Mangekyo Sharingan. For Sarada, just contemplating Boruto’s death was sufficient to bring forth her Mangekyo Sharingan. When Sarada made such a revelation about Boruto, Sasuke found it convincing enough to take up the role of a missing-nin once again, demonstrating his readiness to help Boruto survive under any circumstances.

Weren’t There More Impactful Moments In The Past?

Boruto’s Death Could Have Been The Catalyst

Sasuke’s explanation clarified for Boruto that while severe emotional distress and trauma are key to awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan, it’s not strictly necessary for there to have been a death involved in its activation. Instead, death might unintentionally contribute to the emergence of such a potent ability under tragic circumstances.

Given that Boruto has become a full Otsutsuki and Sarada is aware of this, one might expect that her Mangekyo Sharingan would have already activated due to the earlier events involving Boruto. Although she wasn’t present when Boruto died at Kawaki’s hands, finding out about his transformation and seeing his scar in the hospital suggests she may have known something significant happened to her teammate before he was fully resurrected. Additionally, if the anime is considered part of canon, Boruto’s near-death experience in front of Sarada could also be a potential trigger for her Mangekyo Sharingan, but his current situation might seem less urgent compared to his earlier brushes with death.

Could This Be The First “True” Mangekyo Sharingan Awakening?

An Awakening With No Uchiha Interference

In the latest chapters of Boruto, Sarada’s activation of her Mangekyo Sharingan is a significant event because it differs from the typical Uchiha tradition. Unlike other Uchiha, Sarada didn’t have to experience or cause the death of someone she deeply cares about in order to awaken her Mangekyo Sharingan. This sets her activation apart from the traditional Uchiha way, where the awakening of the Mangekyo Sharingan was often associated with the loss of a loved one. Sarada’s activation appears to be pure and uninfluenced by any external factors.

Beyond just being Sasuke’s daughter, it’s also worth noting that she is connected to the Uchiha clan through Sasuke, who is both the last pureblood Uchiha and the embodiment of Indra Otsutsuki. Additionally, Sasuke once possessed the chakra of Hagoromo Otsutsuki, which granted him the Rinnegan. Whether any of these historical events in Sasuke’s life have influenced Sarada’s genetic traits is uncertain, but it wouldn’t be surprising if she received power ups linked to her bloodline and heritage, or even develop the Rinnegan as a result of her relationship with Boruto, who represents the reincarnation of Asura Otsutsuki.

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2025-05-30 18:14