Boruto’s Real Power Explained: Momoshiki, Rinnegan, and Ten-Tails

Today, we’re going to take a look at how Boruto’s unique power, inherited from Momoshiki, can literally drain the Ten-Tails to the very last drop. This isn’t just a theory—it’s the logical progression of events backed up by the Naruto manga and the Boruto movie novelization. In the spoilers for Chapter 25 of Boruto Two Blue Vortex, we see the deal Boruto offered to Momoshiki. He wants Momoshiki’s power and for him to defeat the Jura.

How Is That Even Possible?

To understand the full scale of Boruto’s potential, we need to trace how chakra absorption evolved throughout the entire saga. This isn’t just one of many techniques—it’s a concept that rewrote the rules every time it appeared.

We first saw chakra absorption way back at the start of the story during the Chunin Exams. Yoroi Akado, one of Orochimaru’s henchmen, showed the ability to drain chakra through direct physical contact. At the time, it seemed like a unique and dangerous power, but with strict limits—it required touching the target. Then came Kisame with his sword Samehada, which could “devour” chakra from a distance, hinting at a more versatile form of the ability.

These early examples were important. They introduced chakra absorption as a rare and exotic threat, forcing heroes to think outside the box instead of relying purely on the power of ninjutsu.

Pain and the Preta Path

The real revolution came with Pain and his Preta Path, granted by the Rinnegan. This was something completely different. Pain didn’t just drain chakra—he absorbed entire ninjutsu, from Jiraiya’s massive fire techniques to Naruto’s Rasenshuriken.

This was a shocking moment for viewers and readers alike. How do you fight someone your strongest attacks can’t even touch? Pain felt like a god, untouchable by any shinobi’s arsenal. But the Preta Path had its weaknesses. First, the user was vulnerable to taijutsu. Second, and more importantly, it couldn’t absorb natural energy without risking turning to stone.

This added strategic depth—victory required cunning and the right counter-techniques, not just brute force. Even so, absorbed chakra could restore the user’s stamina, raising the question of balance. In theory, a Rinnegan wielder could fight forever as long as opponents kept throwing ninjutsu at them.

Later, we saw the reanimated Nagato effortlessly absorbing Bijuu chakra, restoring his youthful body. This proved the Preta Path was essentially a bottomless pit for any chakra except natural energy. Madara Uchiha also used the ability masterfully, but even he wasn’t unstoppable. The Five Kage outmaneuvered his absorption with a combined sealing-scroll attack—a clever trick that beat raw power.

It showed that even god-tier abilities have limits when met with the right strategy.

Chakra Absorption in Boruto’s Era

In Boruto’s era, ninjutsu absorption became almost commonplace. Momoshiki, Delta, Jigen, Isshiki—nearly every major antagonist had some version of the ability. On one hand, it made battles more repetitive, with fights often reduced to taijutsu brawls. Legendary moves like Amaterasu or the Rasenshuriken became practically useless. The visual spectacle and tactical variety of battles suffered.

But what if this isn’t just lazy writing? What if it’s deliberate foreshadowing? What if the authors are hammering this power into our heads to prepare us for its ultimate form in the hands of the main character?

After all, Boruto as the vessel of Momoshiki’s Karma has inherited the most advanced version of this ability. And it’s his personality, his journey, and his transformation that make him the perfect candidate to wield it on an unprecedented scale.

Boruto’s Transformation

Before we talk about his power, it’s important to understand who Boruto is. He’s gone from a spoiled kid rebelling against the shadow of his legendary father to a mature shinobi willing to lay down his life for the world. That path wasn’t smooth—it was full of mistakes and painful lessons.

Rebellion and Self-Discovery

His initial rejection of his father and admiration for Sasuke weren’t just teenage tantrums. They were part of a deep internal conflict—the desire to forge his own path instead of being “the Hokage’s son.” This search for individuality gave him the backbone to withstand the crushing weight of destiny.

Karma and Self-Sacrifice

When he learned he was Momoshiki’s vessel, Boruto didn’t fall into despair. He made the hardest decision of his life—allowing Kawaki to kill him to save the world. This was the peak of his heroism, the logical conclusion of his transformation from selfish child to true shinobi living by the Will of Fire.

His resurrection didn’t erase this sacrifice—it simply gave him a second chance, which he now uses to protect everyone, even those who consider him an enemy.

Exile and Resilience

After Eida activated “Omnipotence,” Boruto lost everything—family, friends, his status. He was branded a traitor. Most people in his place would’ve broken or turned bitter. But not Boruto. He accepted his fate and continues to fight for those who cast him out.

He understands Kawaki’s motives and holds no grudge. This empathy and resilience in the face of cosmic injustice show incredible inner strength. This is the kind of person, forged through fire and loss, who now holds the key to victory. His maturity and sense of responsibility guarantee he won’t abuse his power. He’s ready to use it not for himself, but for others.

And he has two possible ways to do it.

Two Paths of Momoshiki’s Power

Momoshiki’s power—and by extension Boruto’s—can absorb chakra. But how exactly could that help against the Ten-Tails? Let’s break down two possible scenarios.

Scenario 1: Absorption Through Karma

The first and most obvious way is using Karma to absorb, just like Jigen and Kawaki did. Karma works similarly to the Rinnegan’s Preta Path, letting you take in both ninjutsu and chakra. We’ve seen Jigen absorb Sasuke’s Amaterasu and Naruto’s Rasengan and even the Ten-Tails’ chakra.

But here’s the problem: this method likely has limits. Remember Jigen’s fight against Naruto and Sasuke? Even though he was powered by the Ten-Tails, his body couldn’t handle long-term combat at that level. Karma is a powerful tool, but it demands enormous physical resources from the vessel. Jigen burned out—his body started cracking. This means Karma, as a conduit, has a “bandwidth limit.” This power reminds us of other Rinnegan inheritance theories, such as Code’s possible acquisition of Hidari’s Rinnegan.

Boruto hasn’t yet shown the same level of absorption mastery through Karma as Kawaki. Maybe he hasn’t learned it fully yet, or maybe he instinctively senses its limitations. Trying to absorb the entire Ten-Tails through Karma would be like trying to drain an ocean with a single pump—the pump would probably break before the ocean ran dry. Boruto’s body might simply not withstand that much energy flow. So while it’s viable, it’s risky and likely insufficient.

Scenario 2: Absorption Through Momoshiki’s Rinnegan

Now this one is far more interesting and much more powerful. Remember Momoshiki? He had two pairs of Rinnegan. The ones on his palms handled absorption and release of ninjutsu. The right Rinnegan absorbed techniques; the left released them, amplified.

Here’s the key difference: unlike Karma or the standard Preta Path, this ability appears to have no limits. And we have direct evidence for this that most people overlook.

In the Boruto movie novelization, there’s a critical detail: after capturing Naruto, Momoshiki continuously absorbed the Nine-Tails’ chakra over a long period. The exact time isn’t stated, but it’s noted that he drained nearly half of Kurama’s chakra from Naruto “over an extended duration.”

The novel also emphasizes that during this process, he was pulling chakra from the entire planet he was on and even “beyond the dimension he created,” planning to drain the entire star’s chakra. Just think about that scale. He was nonstop siphoning energy from the strongest Bijuu and the planet at the same time. And neither his body nor his ability showed any signs of overload.

This wasn’t just absorbing an attack—it was a sustained extraction of a Bijuu’s life force. Not a pump. A black hole. This planetary-scale chakra interaction echoes Boruto’s deeper connection to Otsutsuki heritage, exploring how he taps into planetary energy and Otsutsuki evolution.

Boruto’s Potential Awakening

How could Boruto use this? My theory is that in the next, third stage of his Karma’s evolution—when he reaches full symbiosis with Momoshiki’s power without losing his will—Boruto will awaken these Rinnegan in his palms.

This won’t just be an upgrade—it’ll be a leap to a completely new level of power. Picture the scene: Boruto faces the Ten-Tails, activates the Rinnegan in his palms, and begins draining its chakra. This won’t be a quick fight, but a slow, methodical war of attrition. The Ten-Tails is an ocean of chakra—but even oceans have a bottom.

With limitless absorption, Boruto will start emptying it. And with Kawaki’s help, it’ll be even faster.

What happens to Jura and the other Shinju? Cutting off his power source—even Jura’s root network and regeneration—becomes the key to collapse his seemingly infinite chakra well.Their power starts fading. Their insane regeneration, which relies heavily on chakra and the tree’s root system, slows to a crawl, then stops. The roots feeding them dry up. It’s an elegant, logical solution to the problem. Why smash an unbreakable wall when you can remove the foundation beneath it?

Boruto won’t need to outmatch Jura in taijutsu or find flaws in his techniques—he’ll simply cut off his power source.

Victory Through Energy Control

This would be a victory not of brute strength, but of absolute energy control. And emotionally, it would be incredibly powerful: the boy who once hated taking the easy way out uses the ultimate “broken” ability not to destroy, but to peacefully disarm the greatest threat, saving everyone without unnecessary devastation.

Boruto’s journey is a story of overcoming. He’s overcome his father’s shadow, his own mistakes, the hatred of the world, and his predestined role as a vessel. Now he must overcome an enemy that seems unbeatable.

The theory of defeating Jura through Momoshiki’s Rinnegan isn’t just fan fiction—it’s the most logical and satisfying way to end this arc. It turns an overused mechanic into the key to saving the world, crowning Boruto’s growth as a hero who wins not only with strength, but with intellect and unshakable will.

He would become someone who doesn’t just fight monsters but heals the very source of their existence, proving that a true shinobi’s greatest strength is the ability to protect, not destroy.

Final Thoughts

Now I want to hear your thoughts: Which of the two absorption paths do you think Boruto will take? Do you believe Karma really has a physical limit for its vessel? Or maybe you see a completely different way to defeat Jura and the Ten-Tails?

Thanks for reading, and see you in the next one!