Boruto Confirms Who Is Truly Konoha’s Most Ruthless Hokage Ever

As a die-hard fan who has been following the Naruto and Boruto saga for over two decades now, I must say that Shikamaru Nara’s transformation into the Hokage in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has left me absolutely astounded! The character, once known for his intellectual prowess and strategic thinking, is now showing a ruthless side that I never imagined.

In the series “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex,” Boruto Uzumaki finds himself in a world where friendships have turned into hostilities, and vice versa. This shonen hero still has faithful allies, one of whom holds significant influence within the Hidden Leaf Village. With Naruto and Hinata mysteriously trapped due to Kawaki’s actions, Shikamaru has stepped up as Hokage and is demonstrating his determination to go to any length to ensure the safety of his people.

Attention readers! If you haven’t caught up with Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Chapter 17 yet, beware as we delve into territory filled with potential spoilers ahead. Historically, Konoha has been led by strong Hokages who were not afraid to commit harsh actions for the safety of their village. The Seventh Hokage, Naruto, largely departed from this pattern by aiming for a more peaceful rule. However, in his absence, Shikamaru, the new leader and strategic mastermind, appears to be more inclined towards deception and ruthlessness to achieve his objectives.

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Shikamaru’s Emotional Ruthlessness

In the latest antagonists of the Two Blue Vortex are the Divine Trees, who transform from captured ninjas that they incorporate into the plant life. Among these villains, Matsuri stands out as the only female member and a significant example. Formerly Moegi from Konoha, Shikamaru anticipates that Konohamaru and the remaining members of Team 7 will cross paths with her in the future, and he has devised a strategy clever enough for infiltrating the Trees.

For a considerable time, Moegi has been linked with the Naruto series, making her debut alongside Konohamaru when they were both toddlers. Since the Divine Trees appear to lack malicious intentions, the incumbent Hokage proposes that Konohamaru should establish friendly relationships with them, planning to turn against them at a later stage. As Shikamaru puts it, “Win their trust. Tame them while they are still innocent and vulnerable cubs, then betray them. Naruto might not choose this path, but I’m not him. This strategy could help eliminate these superhuman threats for the sake of human existence.

Romeo & Juliet of the Ninja World

Shikamaru continues to elaborate on why Konohamaru is ideal for the mission, pointing out that Matsuri harbors romantic feelings for him, although she’s unaware of it. He explains that these emotions might cause confusion or distress for her if the plan succeeds, potentially giving us an advantage. So, Konohamaru should be ruthless in this mission. The Divine Trees are our adversaries.

In the village of Konoha, Shikamaru is known for his exceptional intellect, but his harshness could potentially benefit the Hidden Leaf. However, it appears that the village faces a greater threat than merely upsetting Matsuri’s emotions.

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2024-12-27 00:09