Boruto: Two Blue Vortex – Could Konohamaru Be the Next Hokage?!
Boruto's Escape: A Huge Blow to Konoha's Security (and Shikamaru!)
Things are intense in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex! Boruto's escape from captivity (after that long three-year imprisonment) is huge! Not just because it creates even more excitement – it also massively questions Konoha's competence; and puts Shikamaru (the Eighth Hokage) under the microscope; his continued effectiveness in this high-stakes role within this village and his ability to manage these tasks effectively, considering just how many elements are actually involved. Those village elders? Not happy campers! Someone needs to take the fall; the blame for such an important misstep and potentially an embarrassing failure within this high-level governance.
This really opens up possibilities, introducing this unexpected and perhaps surprising development! This sets everything up perfectly! It's setting up a completely new battle! The plot might now go into those high-stakes scenarios revolving around this possibility! There could potentially be massive changes soon!
Mitsuki's Role and Konohamaru's Growing Suspicion
Chapter 14: Shikamaru brings in Mitsuki (Boruto’s former teammate) to unlock those super-tough chakra handcuffs, those same ones that stopped Boruto from performing his awesome jutsu. Boruto’s escape? Smooth. Clean. He did not spill any secrets. And that's problematic.
This raises serious questions; and those doubts within Konohamaru really solidify everything! He played a key role (alongside Ibiki Morino) in interrogating Boruto earlier (in Chapter 13). His understanding of Boruto’s abilities leads to doubts about Shikamaru's decisions, especially bringing Mitsuki in (Shikamaru thought it would get Boruto to cooperate—Konohamaru knew better). Konohamaru is not entirely trusting Shikamaru; his abilities are questioned significantly! There is so much to unpack here!
Could Konohamaru Become Hokage? His Long-Held Ambition
Could Konohamaru finally fulfill his dream and rise as the next Hokage? It's been a lifelong goal for this guy; and it stems from various aspects concerning his background, relationships and his growth as a capable, respected individual within the entire village structure; demonstrating what would truly qualify as a competent candidate for this critical role within this society. Being Hiruzen Sarutobi's grandson set the stage (Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Third Hokage), making that early desire completely expected! That belief however got out of hand; causing problems and difficulties even to the most important leader: his mentor Naruto. This ambition has become the focal point which completely defines Konohamaru; it shapes and affects him even decades later and this determination continues to serve him and motivate him to succeed. Yet even these kinds of driving factors had problems in its execution during certain events that could cause trouble.
That mindset got better over time; however those early difficulties changed the perception; and Naruto's disappearance plus Shikamaru's sudden promotion created this almost accidental space. Konohamaru almost succeeded him!
Shikamaru's Slip-Up: The Opening Konohamaru Needs
Whether Shikamaru intentionally aided Boruto, or simply showed massive incompetence – doesn't change much! The result would end up remaining similar in that specific narrative, adding much needed conflict for that particular scene! This entire section examines Konohamaru’s internal viewpoint regarding what unfolded; making it even more effective; making this potentially fatal weakness become an actual turning point that might completely destroy Shikamaru as the Eighth Hokage, especially when considering just how many things have happened throughout the recent plot points!
That critical realization—Shikamaru's failure– gives Konohamaru the opening he always needed! His ambition; that deep drive to succeed, this would entirely reshape his internal thinking regarding just how many decisions he had made in his lifetime; His past respected figures such as Naruto are clearly acknowledged, highlighting a proper succession which would continue to impact this entire society. Yet this would be impossible without Shikamaru's own failing as a suitable and effective leader. This specific event will entirely be critical in shaping the direction and those major upcoming events that could totally change everything!
Conclusion: A New Hokage May Rise From Unexpected Circumstances!
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has built to this! This is not something minor! It has some big hints toward Konohamaru's rise; and this would totally surprise long-time fans who might've totally ignored what transpired and focused more on various elements; resulting in their completely misjudging of Konohamaru's capabilities and this entirely surprising moment. While unexpected; this adds an incredibly intense new storyline into this amazing manga.
The intrigue surrounding the succession is only increasing— and Konohamaru’s capabilities are made clear and visible to the audience and is extremely well-developed; demonstrating how capable this new leader would ultimately be! He might just step up! And this leaves many other questions completely unresolved! Who could become the Ninth Hokage?
