The Boruto manga has been on an absolute tear lately, and Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 15 is no exception. This chapter brings us a shocking revelation about the fate of the Sand Village, the introduction of a powerful new enemy, and a long-awaited team-up that fans have been dreaming of.
After the cliffhanger involving Gaara and Shinki, this chapter dives straight into the tragedy that befell them. We also see the villains, the sentient God Trees (Shinju), growing in number and ambition. But the real highlight is the tense but necessary alliance forming between Boruto and Kawaki. Let's break down the key events of this explosive chapter.
The Fall of the Sand Village: Gaara and Shinki's Sacrifice
The chapter opens with a flashback to the Sand Village, revealing exactly what happened to Gaara and his son, Shinki. We see the young sand shinobi trapped in sand bindings created by Gaara himself. Gaara, heavily injured by a clone of Matsuri, is trying to protect the next generation by keeping them out of the fight.
Matsuri, relentless in her pursuit, threatens to kill the children if Gaara doesn't move. In a desperate act of defiance, Shinki breaks free using his Iron Sand and performs a sealing jutsu on his own father. He realizes that the village needs the Kazekage to survive, and he is willing to sacrifice himself to ensure Gaara's safety.
Tragically, Shinki is captured by a Claw Grime immediately after sealing Gaara. He is turned into a tree, but his sealing jutsu remains active, keeping Gaara alive but trapped inside the Iron Sand seal. Kankuro later explains to Shikamaru that they cannot free Gaara because only Shinki can undo the seal, and Shinki is now a tree. The only way to save the Kazekage is to save Shinki first.
Enter Ryu: The New Shinju Threat
Back at the Shinju hideout, a new warrior is born from the Thorn Soul Bulb created from Shinki. Jura names him Ryu. This new villain possesses the Iron Sand abilities of Shinki and immediately proves his worth by detecting an intruder that no one else noticed: Code.
Code, who had been spying on them, is dragged out by Ryu's Iron Sand. The interaction that follows highlights just how far Code has fallen in the power hierarchy. Jura and the other Shinju openly mock him, treating him as a nuisance rather than a threat. Code tries to assert dominance, claiming he will still become an Otsutsuki God, but Jura simply cuts off his arm with a Tailed Beast Bomb when Code attempts to attack.
In a humiliating turn of events, Jura gives Code an "assignment" to hunt down Boruto, promising him a Chakra Fruit if he succeeds. It's clear that the Shinju are now the ones pulling the strings, and Code is merely a pawn in their game. Ryu, meanwhile, chooses his target: the Fifth Kazekage, Gaara.
Boruto and Kawaki: An Uneasy Alliance
The scene shifts to the Hokage Rock, where Boruto and Kawaki finally have a face-to-face conversation. Kawaki demands to know why Boruto didn't reveal the truth about Omnipotence to the village. Boruto explains that clearing his name isn't his priority; stopping the Shinju and saving the planet is.
Boruto drops a massive bombshell: he hasn't used his Karma seal in three years. He fears that Momoshiki might take over his body again, and he has been relying solely on his own training and techniques to survive. This revelation shocks Kawaki, who knows the immense power Boruto is holding back.
Boruto then reveals another secret: Amado has been limiting Kawaki's power. He explains that Amado installed a limiter to prevent Kawaki from dying, as his death would ruin Amado's own hidden plans. This information, likely gathered by Kashin Koji's future sight, plants a seed of doubt in Kawaki's mind regarding the scientist.
Teaming Up to Save the World
Despite their deep hatred and conflicting ideologies, Boruto and Kawaki reach a temporary truce. Boruto asks for Kawaki's help to defeat Jura, admitting he can't do it alone. He even tells Kawaki that if Momoshiki ever takes control, Kawaki has permission to kill him—but only after the Shinju are defeated.
Kawaki agrees to the team-up, stating that his goal is still to eliminate all Otsutsuki, including Boruto eventually. But for now, they have a common enemy. The chapter ends with the two "brothers" preparing to fight side-by-side once again, setting the stage for an epic showdown against the evolved God Trees.
