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Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 23: Kawaki’s Comeback, Jura’s Fall & Future Revealed

The most awaited Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 23 is finally out, and I must say—it’s the first chapter where almost all the predictions we made have finally come true. From the breathtaking entry of Kawaki, with an aura similar to Boruto’s arrival in the very first chapter, to his spectacular comeback—this moment mirrors his debut in Part One. Kawaki’s return has finally fulfilled his revenge against Jura, who wronged him in the earlier chapters.

Kawaki has come back much stronger, which suggests that all his limiters have finally been released. But what shouldn’t be ignored is that he also requested some scientific advancements from Amado. Looking at how even Jura acknowledges that Kawaki’s strength feels like it’s on another level, there’s a chance Kawaki may have surpassed Isshiki in raw power.

We even got to see Kashin Koji stumbling while using his prescience. He discovered an unexpected update in the timeline—Kawaki’s arrival—an outcome of Boruto revealing the power limiters to him back in Chapter 15 of the Boruto manga. It’s a possibility Koji may have missed while running the prescience—something we already predicted in a number of blogs. This reveals a definite flaw in Koji’s “Ten Directions,” making it weaker than the true powers of Shibai Ōtsutsuki, whose strength lies in the knowledge of the unseen. I’ll soon be deciphering that to better understand how we’re meant to reach the battle on the Hokage Mountain.

As for the craziest part of the chapter, it was the glimpses of the future that Koji saw while using the Ten Directions. These visions showcased a number of possible new events: starting with an upcoming rematch between Sarada and Hidari, and the much-anticipated fight between Daemon and Mamushi. I’ll explain Mamushi’s ability further, along with revealing more feats of Shibai Ōtsutsuki.

Inojin appears to be injured and may somehow end up reaching Orochimaru’s hideout, where Kashin Koji is taking refuge. That’s one of the most exciting possibilities—because the involvement of Team 10, even after retrieving Matsuri’s Soul Thorn, suggests that the writers are preparing a full-fledged Shinobi versus Shinju arc for the future. We even catch a glimpse of Himawari in one of the timelines, indicating her role in the story is far from over.

So, does this mean Kawaki alone is not enough to defeat Jura? Or will the Shinju break his morals to gain an unfair advantage?

We also saw Boruto’s sword cracking against Jura, which may be a hint at Hidari’s upcoming betrayal—potentially leading to Jura’s ultimate elimination. The Inojin panel also hints at the possibility of Kashin Koji’s death, which could trigger the awakening of the Jōgan.

By the end of this review, you’ll understand how the cliffhanger of Chapter 22 showed Jura neutralizing the Uzuhiko. He explained it as a technique that operates on the same mechanism as the Bijū Bomb—a clear reference to the Minato one-shot manga, where Boruto’s grandfather is seen creating the Rasengan to counter Kurama’s Bijū Bomb attack. Minato seems to have been inspired by that technique, instantly forming the Rasengan by swirling wind energy into a bomb-like structure.

While many were expecting more details on the Uzuhiko, what we got instead was a cover page featuring Jura in a brand-new pose. Not to mention, the volume cover has also been revealed—showcasing all five Shinju together. The chapter is titled The Strong, with the first half featuring a tough battle between the prodigy and the monster—a prophetic fight that was originally supposed to end with Boruto’s death. But something unexpected happened at the last moment, changing everything.

So, let’s look at all the events from a chronological standpoint.

Chapter 23 starts with the character often ridiculed as the “Sakura” of the story—Mitsuki. He seems to have killed a number of Claw Grimes using his Sage Mode. That’s when Konohamaru finds him. His reaction suggests he was expecting Mitsuki and the others to be dead, which would’ve certainly happened if Sarada hadn’t awakened her special Mangekyō power as a last resort.

There seems to be a quick off-screen conversation where Mitsuki explains the situation to Konohamaru. He learns that Araya went after the Soul Thorn bulb, carrying the dead body of Yodo on his back—possibly along with Sarada’s new power. It must be painful to see your student surpass you, but that’s how the plot was written.

Even though Konohamaru has been around since the early days of Naruto, he never received a feat strong enough to match the current generation. Some fans hoped he’d unlock an ancestral power of the Sarutobi clan—or perhaps a new Sage Mode—but as things stand now, he’s little more than a supporting character who will likely need saving every time.

Now and then, well—back to Chapter 23 of Two Blue Vortex.

Konohamaru acknowledges the death of Yodo and how unfortunate it truly was, but at the same time, he believes she must be happy for the rest of the team, as they have successfully fulfilled their mission. Soon after, Konohamaru explains how he survived, but it’s the arrival of Boruto that steals the moment—he destroys Matsuri in an instant. Boruto then orders Konohamaru to go to the same place where they first met the Sand Shinobi.

Konohamaru also realizes that the Shinju want Boruto dead more than anything, and this may be the moment where he starts to understand that Boruto isn’t actually the enemy. The fact that he’s surprised by the Shinju prioritizing Boruto’s death over the lives of their own comrades makes it clear that something big is happening behind the scenes.

Mitsuki then comes up with the idea of joining Boruto against Jura, but his master refuses, telling him to follow Boruto’s orders instead—as they may be part of a greater strategy.

We then cut back to the Jura fight, where Boruto gets hit with a Bijuu Bomb laser. Although it doesn’t strike a vital point like last time, he’s injured near the right side of his belly. Boruto confirms the damage is worse than expected, once again validating Jura’s superiority.

The Shinju launches another shot at Boruto, but he somehow manages to dodge. Boruto then provides an analysis of the Bijuu Bomb technique. Jura points out a clear drawback: the obvious wind-up makes the attack easy to anticipate, giving alert fighters like Boruto a chance to evade. To fix this, the Shinju considers two strategies:

1. A rifle-type Tail Beast Ball, allowing for long-distance, accurate shots with a less noticeable wind-up.
2. A scatter-type agent for close-range combat, spreading the blast wide enough to hit even fast and evasive targets like Boruto.

This highlights Jura’s smart adaptability, as he modifies the form of the technique to counter Boruto’s speed.

We then get a montage of fight sequences: Boruto tries to escape while Jura relentlessly launches Bijuu Bombs. Boruto retaliates by using a kunai as a teleportation medium and manages to land some hits on Jura. The Shinju uses his claw-marked, amped middle finger for a melee attack, and Boruto loses his sword for a moment—but quickly regains it and cuts off Jura’s leg in a surprise counterattack.

This was one of the most remarkable feats in the chapter. With the humanoid Shinju starting to lose body parts, it could soon leave him handicapped—and considering what happens later in the chapter, this could very well turn out to be the ultimate strategy.

A few panels later, Jura loses his infamous middle finger as well. Then we get the first sneak peek—I’m surprised no one noticed that Jura doesn’t have a leg in this frame. It must have been intentional to pose him in a way that conceals the damage.

Jura then fires another Bijuu Bomb at Boruto, who again manages to evade it. Finally, the fight reaches a critical moment: Boruto attempts to swing his sword, but Jura cracks it with his pointed fingernail. He then kicks Boruto away, sending him crashing to the ground. This triggers panicked reactions from both Koji and Eida.

The incident with the sword likely isn’t random—it feels like intentional foreshadowing. Boruto’s sword is a symbol of Sasuke, making it deeply significant to him. Right now, the essence of his master resides within Hidari. The crack in the sword could represent an impending break in Hidari’s heart, possibly leading him to turn against the other Shinju. That’s definitely a topic worth exploring in the next Boruto manga blog.

Now, let’s look at what could be his final moments before death. Araya complains to Koji that she can’t keep watching—at this rate, Boruto will certainly die. Koji is suddenly distressed; he clutches his head and doesn’t respond. She urges him again, but he tells her to stay silent, saying that an update is coming.

Just then, Koji’s prescience activates, allowing him to witness a number of new and likely future possibilities. In one panel, we see Jura holding his right eye—obviously indicating that he somehow lost it.

Back in the battle, Jura pays his respects to Boruto’s spirit and ascends into the sky, preparing to land a final blow. What’s interesting here is how he views Boruto’s defeat as a failure of being an Ōtsutsuki. It’s likely his way of boasting about his superiority over celestial beings. Yet, he’s also surprised that Boruto is still holding his master’s blade—another portrayal of love, which means nothing to the Shinju.

And just when he’s about to land the final blow—Kawaki appears from behind and pierces Jura’s eye through his head with a chakra rod.

This was the most awaited moment of Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 23, and it sets Kawaki on a brand-new path of development. He tells Jura that he must be a monster to survive something like that. Kawaki is seen in his OG outfit from Part One, and he’s even wearing the shinobi headband on his waist—proof that his love for the ninja system and its ideals hasn’t faded yet.

Sarada is surprised to see Kawaki and inquires with Koji about what’s happening. He responds by saying it’s a new update in the timeline—the last one came exactly six days ago. We then get a montage of various background events: from Mamushi and Daemon to Sarada and Hidari. Koji believes that Boruto must have done something to alter the timeline, which is why the update is happening—and as the audience, we know he’s absolutely right. It was when Boruto revealed the reason for Kawaki’s weakness to him that everything changed. This was a possibility Koji hadn’t accounted for, which is why he couldn’t see this future before.

It also seems Koji hadn’t used the prescience ability for the past six days. Judging by how surprised he is by the update, it might even activate on its own once it detects a significant new variable. As a setup, we also see Delta on the battlefield, confirming the safety of Mitsuki and the others. It seems like everyone was expecting them to die during this mission.

Meanwhile, Jura tries to fight back against Kawaki but quickly realizes that his strength is on another level.

We then get a small conversation between Amado and Kawaki, with Amado warning him to kill Boruto if he loses control. Kawaki reassures him not to worry, and then he activates his Karma to fight Jura—bringing the chapter to a conclusion.

Honestly, this was one of the best chapters of the Boruto manga so far—not just because of the Kawaki action, but also due to the portrayal of the Prescience power, which teased numerous future events. It reminded me of the time when Boruto saw the future visions in Chapter 75. And if I’m not mistaken, the events teased in the prescience sequence could take place exactly five to six chapters from now.

As for my thoughts on Kawaki’s new powers—he definitely seems to have gained something beyond even Isshiki’s full potential. There’s no way he would casually ask Amado for scientific upgrades unless he was supposed to receive something major. The strong shinobi spirit reflected in his outfit hints that the prologue battle is still a long way off. We still haven’t received any real hint about what will push Kawaki to reject the shinobi system. The last time he hinted at such feelings was back in Chapter 78, when he said, “Ninjas are destined to die early.”

I’m fairly certain Akebi will play a role in his change of heart, especially if the family theory turns out to be true. Now that Kawaki’s limiters have finally been turned off, I wonder whether he fulfilled Amado’s condition—or somehow managed to convince him without reviving his daughter.

On top of that, Kawaki not only activates his Karma but also asks Boruto to remain in control. However, what he may be forgetting is that resonance is not something under Boruto’s control. Activating Karma could trigger Momoshiki’s emergence, if he chooses to surface. That might just happen in a chapter or two, because back in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Part One, Chapter 25 was when Karma resonated for the very first time. So, maybe after Kawaki deals with Jura in the next chapter, we could see Boruto losing control and Momoshiki taking over.

If that happens, we might get to see a rematch between Kawaki and Borushiki very soon.

Now, Yodo tried to disprove my theory by saying that if Momoshiki were to appear, then Koji should have seen him in his latest visions. But as I’ve pointed out before—the flaw in the prescience ability is the knowledge of the unseen. The same logic applies to Momoshiki’s emergence. This has already been confirmed by Eida, who stated (to quote) that she couldn’t see the conversation between the Ōtsutsuki and Boruto, as it likely occurred in some kind of spiritual realm.

This lack of insight is where the Shinju—and even Koji—fail. Since Koji has no way to perceive Momoshiki stopping time to take over Boruto, he cannot gather or process that information. He won’t be able to see the follow-up events unless and until the takeover actually happens. Only then will his prescience be updated with new data, allowing him to see the altered course of events.

Another thing I noticed in this chapter was Konohamaru’s willingness to follow Boruto’s command, trusting that it’s part of a greater plan. By the end of the chapter, Mitsuki and Konohamaru reach the destination Boruto mentioned. Judging by Koji’s visions, Hidari could be about to appear, and Boruto may have wanted Shinobi forces nearby in case backup was needed.

The chapter also confirms that Boruto doesn’t fully trust Koji, and that’s exactly why he revealed the limiter secret to Kawaki instead. What Boruto doesn’t realize, however, is that this act might just be the beginning of another terrible future—the one where his village is destroyed.

As for my final point—how Koji’s death could trigger the Jōgan’s awakening—I believe it could be similar to how Jiraiya’s death inspired Naruto to master Sage Mode. The loss of Koji, a clone of Jiraiya, could emotionally shock Boruto into evolving his eye and accessing the deeper spiritual truths of the Ōtsutsuki.