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Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has shown a notable development in Boruto Uzumaki's skills, combining his family's and community's assets with strong outside influence. Boruto's journey is still defined in great part by his metamorphosis into an Otsutsuki from Momoshiki, even if his newly acquired skills and maturity are indisutable.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex's meeting of Boruto with the self-aware God Tree Hidari Chapter 11 reminds me of Boruto's Otsutsuki family. Hidari's admission of Boruto as "Otsutsuki Boruto" emphasizes the great influence of Momoshiki's Karma even with Boruto's Uzumagi surname.
Momoshiki Otsutsuki's Karma inscription in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Chapter #10 marked Boruto's path as an Otsutsuki started. Momoshiki's genetic legacy from the Otsutsuki Clan, the Karma, let her progressively seize control of Boruto's body. Momoshiki's genetic influence turned Boruto into an Otsutsuki, giving him superhuman ability, despite his fight for dominance.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Chapter 66 and Chapter 67 saw Momoshiki's sacrifice at a pivotal turning point. Momoshiki rebuilt Boruto's internal organs using his remaining genetic data, so saving his life following a fatal injury caused by Kawaki. Momoshiki's declaration of this total genetic metamorphosis confirmed Boruto's Otsutsuki identity.
Momoshiki's genetic blending made Boruto an Otsutsuki, but his consciousness stayed whole. One of Boruto's special abilities is his control of his Momoshiki alter-ego despite strong genetic influence. This harmony lets him reach Momoshiki's potential without sacrificing his identity.
Momoshiki's presence in Boruto's body gives him access to improved powers. Momoshiki steps in to turn Boruto's Rasengan into a terrible Rasendan in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Chapter #65. Momoshiki's might also shows up in Chapters 53–54 as he battles Sasuke and Kawaki, so highlighting his potential as a strong force.
Beyond the increase in power, Momoshiki's decades of expertise and knowledge provide priceless tactical and strategic guidance. Boruto has a special advantage since he understands the background of the Otsutsuki Clan and the incidents around Isshiki and Kaguya. Even when unwelcome, Momoshiki's continuous advice reflects his will to help Boruto towards a happy life.
Two Blue Vortex hints on a great unrealized potential in Boruto's Otsutsuki abilities. The great strength source dormant Karma is yet unknown. The meeting with the God Trees might possibly awaken this latent power, giving Boruto hitherto unheard-of capacity. Still, his identity could be lost and he would have to submit to Momoshiki's rule, which causes great worry.
Boruto's Uzumaki ancestry, the support of his community, and the great impact of Momoshiki's Karma have all helped him to become a strong shinobi. The real scope of his Otsutsuki abilities and their ramifications for his future remain to be seen as he negotiates the challenges of Two Blue Vortex. The Otsutsuki shinobi, Boruto Uzumaki, has an ongoing narrative far from finished.