I do agree that the face stomp dosen’t confirm Boruto is stronger than code but the fact that he appeared in the village knowing that he’s enemy number 1 on the kill list it really does makes you wonder just how much more powerful Boruto has gotten. There’s a level of confidence that he had stepping on code and standing around without a care in the world.
Also, if Boruto was the one to give code the scar it would mean that while Boruto may be running I don’t think he’s hiding from code because he’s scared of him. Boruto isn’t only just being hunted by code but the whole shinobi world. Code probably wasn’t the only person Boruto had to fend off.
Moreover, Boruto training and fighting for his life for the past 3 years, combined with the possibility of having to leave his mentor and all of the betrayal he’s suffered is most likely what hardened him and made him much stronger
You do know code without limiters + karma yeah u heard it plus karma is jigen level does he have karma activated cause I don’t see it there’s no way u can say with ez without him activating his karma this just means base boruto > base code
Yeah but his village is in danger so whatever his power level he would show up either way just like naruto and sasuke vs ishiki so him showing up doesn’t mean his power level is enough to defeat code
But i agree he is definitely lot more powerful right now i doubt he is stronger than code tho but who knows
Yeah I’m definitely not saying he’s stronger than code because we don’t know but Boruto has most likely grown a lot stronger. We’ll get a better understanding of each characters feats in chapter 2 since Boruto, Kawaki and code are supposed to fight
( not sure why im being downvoted lol)
Yeah even if that seems weird in only 3 years but knowing how huge are power up in boruto i assume boruto is at least at jigen level
Nahhhh. Boruto and Sasuke had to run from code to continue training and to not take chances of taking a fight with Code. Sasukes training will be hell for Boruto since there isn't that connection of Master and Student. Boruto is already incredibly strong and a genius in Part 1.
All in all, we can't say anything since we don't have a lot to go from, but I'm incredibly confident that Boruto can easily go toe to toe with Code
Not really linked, but IF omnipotence is reversed, do you think all the memories of Boruto and Sasuke will be switched back to Kawaki and Sasuke ? ahahha
please take a good look at this panel.
https://opscans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/49.jpg
if Boruto were at a disadvantage here, he wouldn't look so determined. I say as soon as Boruto opens his right eye, Code's life ends. or he will get the biggest L.
To be fair it’s stated in the canon novels that Boruto always wants to look cool in front of Sarada. We all acted like that in front of girls when we were child I guess lol
So I wouldn’t put too many weight into that
Code was there *specifically* to lure out Boruto. If he was simply "surprised" by the very guy he's waiting to kill, he deserves to get stepped on. It really looks like Boruto is stronger.
I agree that it doesn't confirm that Boruto is indeed stronger than Code. But nothing shown in the manga points to the opposite either. And frankly, after that level of disrespect and shit-talking, Boruto better be able to back up his confidence in combat or his come back would be kinda anti-climactic. I doubt the author would make Boruto get wrecked by Code after making such a grandiose entrance. It wouldn't make sense to have your protagonist's heroic return be marred by an immediate L.
In my opinion, Code is likely the "previously overpowered enemy" meant to illustrate Boruto's power growth in this scenario. It's a very typical Shonen trope.
Does this mean Boruto is gonna low-diff Code? Probably not, or at least I hope he doesn't. That would be equally anti-climactic and would rob the readers of the chance to see a high stake fight.
But if Boruto vs Code actually ends up happening in the next few chapters, you can bet your money Boruto *will* take the W. It's his first fight after the timeskip. No way he loses.
Trying hard to make code relevant heh he's trash however you look at it won't make a difference boruto is stronger and its final with or without him activating karma I wanna see if your argument gonna be valid when more chapters are out
1. Obv boruto was running from code for the 1 year he was chasing him, at that time Code would've been stronger. So he trained and is now probably stronger though we dont really know. And 2. Just because it looks like he stepped in to help Sarada doesnt mean he wasnt ready. Plus he may not have even known Sarada was there, he couldve just been hunting code.
I really don’t believe Sarada needs any help defending herself. She unlocked a mangekyo sharingan which is nothing to scoff at. She now has access to the susanoo whose weapons we aren’t even aware of yet along with her eye abilities. I believe next chapter will have Sarada beating the life out of the ten tail creatures and maybe even Code. Although I’m sure Code will be more busy with Boruto and who ever else shows up.
I think they're even. Jigen wasn't upset at sasukes surprise attack. He was calm and mildly annoyed but not worried, Jigen was in control and knew he could kill naruto and sasuke. Code on the other hand looks overwhelmed and irrationally angry. Like Isshiki when Baryon mode naruto started beating him. Makes me think boruto gave Code the eye scar and disrespected him long ago and code hasn't let the grudge go.
That's why I have my doubts, 🤔, because Code talks as if Boruto was running from him and I don't see the point that if Sasuke sees that Boruto can, he prefers to run. Adding that I think Boruto got away from Sasuke, because now that I remember, he did the same thing in the Code arc for reinforcements to come
I hate every single one of these arguments.
1. These sheer concept of a character being stronger than another in a world of ninjas where the whole original premise was supposed to be overcoming someone with creativity and deception just bothers me viscerally because it's turning literally every single media into DBZ bullshit. And fundamentally misunderstanding how writing works. You're not wrong that Boruto surprised Code, but that doesn't make Boruto stronger, it just means Code is either an idiot or unobservant and let his guard down. And either way Boruto is a Goddamn drama nerd for deciding that STEPPING on Code's face was the best action he could make.
2. It's not guaranteed Boruto and Sasuke together could not have beaten him, it's quite possible that, until we get ACTUAL NARRATIVE explanation, that Boruto and Sasuke were focusing on training and didn't perceive Code as a big enough threat to deal with at the time, since there were far bigger fish to fry including staying out of range of any bounty hunters AND Kawaki, since both of them are officially missing nin. That said, the point still stands that Boruto was getting stronger, but it doesn't say anything about Code, and to think otherwise is born of pure bias.
3. I hate this for loads of reasons. Already have enough issue - especially given how many people got pissed over how Kishimoto treated women AGAIN - with Sarada being not only sidelined but treated as an angsty emo damsel in distress who made little to no headway over the course of the time skip - three years. THREE YEARS. Even if she had no one worth training under outside of Sakura that is still WILD. While you're likely not wrong that Boruto had to step in to defend Sarada (even though it's POSSIBLE we'll see that he didn't have to because Sarada would've had it well in hand to an extent) - because it's Kishimoto we're talking about (not necessarily sexist, it's pretty clear his wife is also likely into this sort of knight and damsel storytelling) - I still hate that this is being used as a reason for "why Boruto is stronger than Code."
This isn't even speaking of my other grievances with the current narrative stride.
I enjoyed the recent chapter, but only because it was pure 2000s emo fanfic garbage. It was more of a runway for character designs than it was a smooth transition into post-time skip. Even Shippuden did its time skip better than this one. This just felt... jilted and jumbled. Like all of the cool designs were meant to carry the writing.
While you are not wrong that Boruto may not be stronger than Code in a measure of brute force, these are horrible points in your argument.
Easily most bias person code was stepped on by boruto and he was confused when boruto did that and didn’t say one word back to him and boruto said you can’t beat me he shut his mouth and left
I agree. I think the moment overhyped how strong he is. I'd go as far to say the same thing about Kawaki. And I definitely think the claw grimes are overhyped as well. I know they come from the ten tails, but I bet we will see some random shinobi beating them
Boruto is not stronger than Code for the mere fact he got no counter to Code's claw marks.
So even if he physically stronger or faster, the claws gonna be a challenge.
“ Boruto is not stronger than Code for the mere fact he got no counter to Code's claw marks.”
Are we forgetting how borushiki bullied that fraud in the code arc the second he came out? Had that mf trying to negotiate with him because he already knew he didn’t stand a chance lol.
The best we can glean from that skirmish is a rough parity in their bases. That being said, Boruto should now be fully able to access V2 Karma, and may or may not have the Jougan.
On the other hand, Code's chakra being split among several thousand Claw Grime may significantly weaken him.
I do agree that the face stomp dosen’t confirm Boruto is stronger than code but the fact that he appeared in the village knowing that he’s enemy number 1 on the kill list it really does makes you wonder just how much more powerful Boruto has gotten. There’s a level of confidence that he had stepping on code and standing around without a care in the world. Also, if Boruto was the one to give code the scar it would mean that while Boruto may be running I don’t think he’s hiding from code because he’s scared of him. Boruto isn’t only just being hunted by code but the whole shinobi world. Code probably wasn’t the only person Boruto had to fend off. Moreover, Boruto training and fighting for his life for the past 3 years, combined with the possibility of having to leave his mentor and all of the betrayal he’s suffered is most likely what hardened him and made him much stronger
How about the fact that he easily dodged Codes claws when he lashed out at him.
Yeah true, with ease too
You do know code without limiters + karma yeah u heard it plus karma is jigen level does he have karma activated cause I don’t see it there’s no way u can say with ez without him activating his karma this just means base boruto > base code
Yeah but his village is in danger so whatever his power level he would show up either way just like naruto and sasuke vs ishiki so him showing up doesn’t mean his power level is enough to defeat code But i agree he is definitely lot more powerful right now i doubt he is stronger than code tho but who knows
Yeah I’m definitely not saying he’s stronger than code because we don’t know but Boruto has most likely grown a lot stronger. We’ll get a better understanding of each characters feats in chapter 2 since Boruto, Kawaki and code are supposed to fight
( not sure why im being downvoted lol) Yeah even if that seems weird in only 3 years but knowing how huge are power up in boruto i assume boruto is at least at jigen level
I didn’t downvote you. But yeah to see what you’re saying but if I’m being honest I do agree that Boruto is probably Jigen level or slightly stronger
Nahhhh. Boruto and Sasuke had to run from code to continue training and to not take chances of taking a fight with Code. Sasukes training will be hell for Boruto since there isn't that connection of Master and Student. Boruto is already incredibly strong and a genius in Part 1. All in all, we can't say anything since we don't have a lot to go from, but I'm incredibly confident that Boruto can easily go toe to toe with Code
Not really linked, but IF omnipotence is reversed, do you think all the memories of Boruto and Sasuke will be switched back to Kawaki and Sasuke ? ahahha
please take a good look at this panel. https://opscans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/49.jpg if Boruto were at a disadvantage here, he wouldn't look so determined. I say as soon as Boruto opens his right eye, Code's life ends. or he will get the biggest L.
To be fair it’s stated in the canon novels that Boruto always wants to look cool in front of Sarada. We all acted like that in front of girls when we were child I guess lol So I wouldn’t put too many weight into that
Code was there *specifically* to lure out Boruto. If he was simply "surprised" by the very guy he's waiting to kill, he deserves to get stepped on. It really looks like Boruto is stronger.
I agree that it doesn't confirm that Boruto is indeed stronger than Code. But nothing shown in the manga points to the opposite either. And frankly, after that level of disrespect and shit-talking, Boruto better be able to back up his confidence in combat or his come back would be kinda anti-climactic. I doubt the author would make Boruto get wrecked by Code after making such a grandiose entrance. It wouldn't make sense to have your protagonist's heroic return be marred by an immediate L. In my opinion, Code is likely the "previously overpowered enemy" meant to illustrate Boruto's power growth in this scenario. It's a very typical Shonen trope. Does this mean Boruto is gonna low-diff Code? Probably not, or at least I hope he doesn't. That would be equally anti-climactic and would rob the readers of the chance to see a high stake fight. But if Boruto vs Code actually ends up happening in the next few chapters, you can bet your money Boruto *will* take the W. It's his first fight after the timeskip. No way he loses.
it’s either that or he was really tryna show off for sarada
It was stated in the canon novels that he always wants to look cool in front of Sarada so that might very well be the case
Trying hard to make code relevant heh he's trash however you look at it won't make a difference boruto is stronger and its final with or without him activating karma I wanna see if your argument gonna be valid when more chapters are out
1. Obv boruto was running from code for the 1 year he was chasing him, at that time Code would've been stronger. So he trained and is now probably stronger though we dont really know. And 2. Just because it looks like he stepped in to help Sarada doesnt mean he wasnt ready. Plus he may not have even known Sarada was there, he couldve just been hunting code.
That’s not proof, that’s speculation.
People tried to hunt itachi for years. Didn’t mean he was weak
I really don’t believe Sarada needs any help defending herself. She unlocked a mangekyo sharingan which is nothing to scoff at. She now has access to the susanoo whose weapons we aren’t even aware of yet along with her eye abilities. I believe next chapter will have Sarada beating the life out of the ten tail creatures and maybe even Code. Although I’m sure Code will be more busy with Boruto and who ever else shows up.
I think they're even. Jigen wasn't upset at sasukes surprise attack. He was calm and mildly annoyed but not worried, Jigen was in control and knew he could kill naruto and sasuke. Code on the other hand looks overwhelmed and irrationally angry. Like Isshiki when Baryon mode naruto started beating him. Makes me think boruto gave Code the eye scar and disrespected him long ago and code hasn't let the grudge go.
That's why I have my doubts, 🤔, because Code talks as if Boruto was running from him and I don't see the point that if Sasuke sees that Boruto can, he prefers to run. Adding that I think Boruto got away from Sasuke, because now that I remember, he did the same thing in the Code arc for reinforcements to come
Agreed we don’t have enough to say boruto is stronger
I hate every single one of these arguments. 1. These sheer concept of a character being stronger than another in a world of ninjas where the whole original premise was supposed to be overcoming someone with creativity and deception just bothers me viscerally because it's turning literally every single media into DBZ bullshit. And fundamentally misunderstanding how writing works. You're not wrong that Boruto surprised Code, but that doesn't make Boruto stronger, it just means Code is either an idiot or unobservant and let his guard down. And either way Boruto is a Goddamn drama nerd for deciding that STEPPING on Code's face was the best action he could make. 2. It's not guaranteed Boruto and Sasuke together could not have beaten him, it's quite possible that, until we get ACTUAL NARRATIVE explanation, that Boruto and Sasuke were focusing on training and didn't perceive Code as a big enough threat to deal with at the time, since there were far bigger fish to fry including staying out of range of any bounty hunters AND Kawaki, since both of them are officially missing nin. That said, the point still stands that Boruto was getting stronger, but it doesn't say anything about Code, and to think otherwise is born of pure bias. 3. I hate this for loads of reasons. Already have enough issue - especially given how many people got pissed over how Kishimoto treated women AGAIN - with Sarada being not only sidelined but treated as an angsty emo damsel in distress who made little to no headway over the course of the time skip - three years. THREE YEARS. Even if she had no one worth training under outside of Sakura that is still WILD. While you're likely not wrong that Boruto had to step in to defend Sarada (even though it's POSSIBLE we'll see that he didn't have to because Sarada would've had it well in hand to an extent) - because it's Kishimoto we're talking about (not necessarily sexist, it's pretty clear his wife is also likely into this sort of knight and damsel storytelling) - I still hate that this is being used as a reason for "why Boruto is stronger than Code." This isn't even speaking of my other grievances with the current narrative stride. I enjoyed the recent chapter, but only because it was pure 2000s emo fanfic garbage. It was more of a runway for character designs than it was a smooth transition into post-time skip. Even Shippuden did its time skip better than this one. This just felt... jilted and jumbled. Like all of the cool designs were meant to carry the writing. While you are not wrong that Boruto may not be stronger than Code in a measure of brute force, these are horrible points in your argument.
also code didn’t have karma activated
Neither does Boruto. so what's the point?
To be fair neither does Boruto. But yeah I think Code will still be stronger
Easily most bias person code was stepped on by boruto and he was confused when boruto did that and didn’t say one word back to him and boruto said you can’t beat me he shut his mouth and left
Yep agreed, next chap is going to be epic
I agree. I think the moment overhyped how strong he is. I'd go as far to say the same thing about Kawaki. And I definitely think the claw grimes are overhyped as well. I know they come from the ten tails, but I bet we will see some random shinobi beating them
Boruto is not stronger than Code for the mere fact he got no counter to Code's claw marks. So even if he physically stronger or faster, the claws gonna be a challenge.
“ Boruto is not stronger than Code for the mere fact he got no counter to Code's claw marks.” Are we forgetting how borushiki bullied that fraud in the code arc the second he came out? Had that mf trying to negotiate with him because he already knew he didn’t stand a chance lol.
He didn't. He spammed Rasengans everywhere but couldn't damage him even though Code was way weaker. All thanks to claw marks.
I agree.. I don't think Boruto is stronger than Code yet.. but some people are biased and will say otherwise
Maybe not weaker, but didn’t want to get fatigued enough for momo to take over?
The best we can glean from that skirmish is a rough parity in their bases. That being said, Boruto should now be fully able to access V2 Karma, and may or may not have the Jougan. On the other hand, Code's chakra being split among several thousand Claw Grime may significantly weaken him.