The world of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is heating up with Chapter 12, titled "Thorn Soul." This chapter picks up right where the previous one left off, delivering intense action, new mysteries, and a shocking cliffhanger that has fans buzzing. Let’s dive deep into the events of this explosive chapter and see how Boruto, Sarada, and the rest of the Hidden Leaf shinobi handle the threat of the evolved God Trees.
Boruto vs. Hidari: A Battle of Speed and Power
The chapter begins with Boruto arriving on the battlefield, having just saved Himawari. He entrusts her safety to Konohamaru before immediately engaging Hidari in combat. Boruto showcases his growth by effortlessly dodging Hidari’s initial attacks and countering with a powerful Wind Style: Breakthrough, sending the villain flying. Hidari, however, retreats into his Claw Marks, forcing Boruto to stay on high alert.
Meanwhile, Kawaki and Delta arrive at Boruto’s last known location, only to find him gone. Kawaki acknowledges Boruto’s mastery of Space-Time Ninjutsu, realizing he has returned to Konoha. Interestingly, Jura is seen standing idly by, ignoring Kawaki completely, which confuses the Karma user. Back in the village, the tension rises as Hidari targets Sarada specifically, ignoring everyone else who tries to intervene.
Boruto reveals a chilling truth: Hidari is born from Sasuke Uchiha’s chakra and is instinctively driven to consume Sarada. Despite this twisted connection, Boruto is determined to defeat this entity and save his master. The battle intensifies as Hidari uses Claw Grimes to overwhelm them, but Boruto counters with the Flying Thunder God technique, landing a massive Rasengan on Hidari’s back, mimicking the legendary Fourth Hokage’s strategy against Obito.
Unleashing the Uzuhiko: Maximum Output
Despite taking heavy damage, Hidari heals himself using the Claw Marks and continues his assault. Realizing that standard attacks won’t be enough to keep him down permanently, Boruto decides to use his ultimate technique: Rasengan Uzuhiko. He explains to Sarada that this jutsu channels the planet’s chakra directly, acting like a planetary rotation that can devastate an opponent in a single blow.
However, charging this technique requires time and a direct connection to the ground, meaning Boruto cannot fly while gathering the energy. Konohamaru steps up with a Wind Style barrier to buy time, but Hidari manages to grab Sarada. In a moment of quick thinking, Sarada uses Chidori Nagashi (Current Stream) to shock Hidari, freeing herself and giving Boruto the opening he needs.
Boruto unleashes the Rasengan Uzuhiko at maximum output. The impact is catastrophic for Hidari, completely obliterating his body and leaving only his head and a portion of his torso. It’s a testament to the terrifying power Boruto now wields, capable of neutralizing even these regenerative monsters.
The Thorn Soul Bulb and Kawaki's Interference
Just as Hidari attempts to escape into a Claw Mark, Kawaki arrives and delivers a brutal kick, intercepting him. Kawaki mocks the villain before blasting the remains of Hidari’s head into nothingness. Instead of dying, Hidari’s essence transforms into a strange, thorn-like object. Boruto immediately catches it, identifying it as a "Thorn Soul Bulb."
Kashin Koji, communicating with Boruto, confirms the object's nature. Boruto tries to leave, stating that this item is essential for helping his master, Sasuke. He warns Kawaki not to stand in his way, threatening to cut him down if necessary. The tension between the two "brothers" is palpable, but before they can clash, disaster strikes from afar.
Jura's Snipe and a Fatal Cliffhanger
Out of nowhere, a high-speed laser beam pierces Boruto, causing him to drop the Thorn Soul Bulb and collapse. The attack came from Jura, who sniped Boruto from a massive distance using a Tailed Beast Bomb laser. As Sarada rushes to retrieve the bulb to help her father, she too is shot in the hand by another laser.
The Thorn Soul Bulb floats away and flies straight back to Jura. The leader of the God Trees acknowledges Boruto as a significant threat, deciding that he must be eliminated. The chapter ends with Jura declaring his intent to kill Boruto, leaving our hero bleeding on the ground and the hope of saving Sasuke slipping away. It’s a dark turn of events that sets the stage for a desperate struggle in the next chapter.
