8 Mangekyo Sharingan Abilities Weaker than Sarada's Ohirume

Sarada Uchiha is one of the strongest new generation shinobi in the Boruto: Two Blue Vortexwith an overwhelmed Mangekyo Sharingan ability unlike anything Masashi Kishimoto has ever done before in Naruto. Through her Ohirume ability, Sarada summons black spheres that create a strong gravitational force proportional to their mass, which she can use to overwhelm and crush her enemies.

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Boruto: Why Sarada Uchiha's second Mangekyo Sharingan ability will be even stronger than Ohirume

Sarada will unlock another Mangekyo Sharingan ability stronger than even Ohirume in Boruto.

So far, Sarada has used Ohirume i Boruto: Two Blue Vortex three times, first to defeat Shinju Ryu, then against Mamushi's clones, and finally in a failed attempt due to exhaustion. Even so, Sarada has one of the strongest Mangekyo Sharingan abilities, with other MS abilities pale in comparison to Ohirume.

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Amaterasu

Ohirume's spheres could absorb black flames

Itachi Uchiha is one of the most iconic users of Amaterasu. This Mangekyo Sharingan ability is low-based and produces black flames that are said to come from the underworld and burn targets with the intensity of the sun. True to her name, Amaterasu cannot be extinguished by ordinary means and requires unconventional methods to counter it.

While Amaterasu's flames are notoriously difficult to shake off, breaking away from Sarada Uchiha's Ohirume is even more challenging once a target is drawn into one of her black spheres, as the constant gravitational force makes escape much more difficult and requires overwhelming force. Sarada can even use the black spheres of Ohirume just to absorb the flames.

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Object manipulation technique

Ohirume's gravity control beats object manipulation

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Even without an active Mangekyo Sharingan, Shin Uchiha can use the technique of object manipulation. Object manipulation is a telekinetic ability that is triggered by a mark that Shin Uchiha puts on his targets, whether they be objects or living creatures. This Mangekyo Sharingan ability is one of the simplest, as it only allows Shin to control marked targets at will.

As such, Sarada's Ohirume far surpasses Shin Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan ability in terms of difficulty, power, and control. When Sarada generates the four black spheres in Ohirume, she immediately gains the ability to manipulate gravity and can even levitate like any normal Otsutsuki.

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Genjutsu

Regular Genjutsu can be ineffective against Sarada

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Genjutsu is one of the Mangekyo Sharingan abilities that almost every Uchiha wields in both Naruto and Boruto. To put it simply, genjutsu traps enemies in a high-level illusion that only those with superior Mangekyo Sharingan can hope to break free from, resist, or counter almost instantly.

While genjutsu is very effective against non-Uchiha, it is nearly ineffective against those with stronger ocular abilities. Should Sarada Uchiha fall under a genjutsu, activating her Mangekyo Sharingan could potentially allow her to perceive and disrupt the illusion easily. With Ohirume at her disposal, she would probably be able to cause more damage to the caster of the genjutsu.

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Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi

Ohirume deals more damage than Kagutsuchi

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In a nutshell, Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi is just an improved and more versatile version of Amaterasu. This Mangekyo Sharingan ability is unique to Sasuke Uchiha's right eye, allowing him to manipulate Amaterasu's flames for both offensive and defensive purposes.

At will, Sasuke can amplify or diminish the black flames and even shape them to surround his body. Even then, Sarada's Ohirume deals far greater damage to her opponents, as shown when she instantly smashed Shinju Ryu's body into nothing once fully unleashed.

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Hinokagutsuchi

Ohirume's destructive power far exceeds Hinokagutsuchi's applications

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Hinokagutsuchi mirrors Sasuke's Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi in many ways. From how the technique allows Indra Otsutsuki to manipulate Amaterasu's flames at will to its wider applications in battle, the Hinokagutsuchi requires an advanced level of control and power.

While an Otsutsuki used Hinokagutsuchi, Sarada's Ohirume is still a very advanced technique in its own right. Manipulating black flames alone is not enough to overcome the gravity manipulation provided by Sarada Uchiha's Ohirume ability. Even a Shinju clone like Ryu with immense regenerative abilities died instantly after being crushed by his spheres!

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Blaze Release: Honoikazuchi

Ohirume is more versatile than Honoikazuchi

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Sasuke Uchiha can use Blaze Release: Honoikazuchi even without a Mangekyo Sharingan, as shown in the anime. Whether or not this is an inconsistency, the fact that he can use it with a regular Sharingan suggests that the technique may not be as demanding or powerful as other Mangekyo Sharingan abilities, including Sarada's Ohirume.

With Blaze Release: Honoikazuchi, Sasuke can surround himself with Amaterasu's flames while closing in on his target. Once connected, Sasuke can manipulate the flames into spikes and use them to impale his opponents in the process. Although Blaze Release: Honoikazuchi is lethal, it still requires Sasuke to get close enough to the target first, unlike Sarada Uchiha, who can pull opponents towards her spheres as long as they remain within her visual range.

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Susanoo Awesome fireball technique

Ohirume is harder to deflect and dodge than Susanoo's fireball

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Sasuke Uchiha's Susanoo has access to several techniques, including the Great Fireball, which allows him to unleash multiple fireballs and expand them to the size of Tailed Beast Bombs when attacking his opponents. He can also use it directly in the sky to summon deadly thunder clouds.

However, the large fireball technique is relatively easy to repel, as it does not detonate on impact, giving targets the ability to defend against or redirect it. Compared to Sarada Uchiha's Ohirume, which continuously prevents targets from escaping once captured, the Great Fireball Technique offers a significantly higher chance of survival when they meet in battle.

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Kotoa Matsukami

Ohirume wins in a power-based matchup

Shisui activates Kotoamatsukami with his Mangekyo Sharingan in a Naruto flashback.
Shisui activates Kotoamatsukami with his Mangekyo Sharingan in a Naruto flashback.
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Shisui Uchiha's Kotoamatsukami is one of the strongest yet underrated Mangekyo Sharingan abilities in Naruto. Essentially, Kotoamatsukami allows Shisui to cast a powerful genjutsu on his victim without them realizing they are under an illusion. When the technique takes effect, Shisui can manipulate the target at will.

However, the long cooldown is one of Kotoamatsukami's biggest drawbacks. In a fight between Sarada Uchiha and Shisui, the outcome will largely depend on who manages to activate their Mangekyo Sharingan ability first. In terms of raw destructive power, Sarada Uchiha's Ohirume comes out on top.


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Release date

2002 – 2007-00-00

Showrunner

Masashi Kishimoto

Directors

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Author

Masashi Kishimoto

Franchise(s)

Naruto

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