Masashi Kishimoto’s Greatest Blunder: Boruto’s Greatest Feat of Strength Even Makes Madara Uchiha Look Like a Twig

Masashi Kishimoto introduced Madara Uchiha as one of the strongest shinobi that ever existed in the Naruto series. Madara was an almost unstoppable force that would go down as one of the greatest villains in series history because of his immense power, which included his flawless Susanoo and control over the Ten-Tails. However, the sequel series, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, introduced a new level of power that can even dwarf Madara’s immense power: Boruto Uzumaki’s Uzuhiko Rasengan.

While Boruto‘s fans are clearly overjoyed with his feat of powers, this raises the eyebrows of the viewers who followed Naruto since the beginning. This technique, tapping into planetary energy, has the potential to overshadow even the likes of Madara; which leads to the mixed reactions for Boruto being too overpowered compared to its Shippuden counterparts.

The Creation of the Uzuhiko Rasengan in Boruto

The Rasengan has always been a defining jutsu for the Uzumaki family, and over the years, we’ve seen many variants, such as Naruto’s Rasenshuriken, but Boruto’s Uzuhiko Rasengan takes the technique to an entirely different level.

Boruto’s Uzuhiko Rasengan is not just a larger, more destructive version of the traditional Rasengan. This variant taps into an entirely new source of energy—planetary chakra. By utilizing the centrifugal forces of the planet’s rotation and orbit, Boruto is able to access an essentially unlimited power supply. It’s a concept that goes far beyond anything previously seen in the Naruto universe.

While Madara’s skills appeared to stretch the limits of shinobi power, Uzuhiko Rasengan from Boruto completely redefines those limits. The Uzuhiko Rasengan gains access to a level of power that was previously unthinkable in the Naruto universe by using planetary chakra. This Rasengan draws energy from the planet itself, giving Boruto access to what is basically an endless power source, rather than depending on the user’s chakra reserves.

Thus, it raises a new question: Does the Uzuhiko Rasengan undermine the significance of earlier powerhouses like Madara? Or does it showcase the natural progression of strength as the world evolves? For Naruto fans, this overpowered Boruto seems to be far-fetched and straight-up ridiculous, and there’s no reason for the creators to make Boruto this powerful which diminishes the power balance of the series.

Boruto’s Feat: Surpassing Madara Uchiha from Naruto Shippuden

Prior to discussing Boruto’s feats of strength, it’s critical to understand the reasons for Madara Uchiha’s significance in the Naruto universe. Madara was a legendary shinobi, having been a rival of Hashirama Senju and one of the founders of Konoha.

Madara became the Ten Tails’ jinchuriki during the Fourth Great Ninja War, bestowing upon him godlike abilities that enabled him to control the deadly power of the Infinite Tsukuyomi. He even defeated the whole Shinobi Alliance by himself, dodging blows that would have destroyed weaker opponents.

Madara was an individual feared by nations and revered by legends, yet Boruto’s current power may indeed surpass him. Theoretically, the Uzuhiko Rasengan has no upper limit. The energy it draws upon isn’t just planetary; it’s tied to forces that no single human, no matter how powerful, could ever hope to compete with.

By introducing this level of power through Boruto, Masashi Kishimoto risks alienating long-time fans who fear characters like Madara and the foundations of the Naruto power system. For many, Madara represented the peak of shinobi strength, a character so powerful that he became almost mythical. The introduction of planetary-level techniques like the Uzuhiko Rasengan could potentially cheapen Madara’s legacy, making him seem like a relic of a weaker era.

In this way, Kishimoto’s decision to make Boruto this powerful could be seen as a narrative blunder. By pushing Boruto’s strength to such peak levels, Kishimoto risks trivializing the challenges and battles of the previous generation. If Boruto, at his young age, can achieve powers that rival or surpass Madara, it raises questions about the overall balance and logic of the Naruto universe.

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