Will Sarada surpass Sasuke's legacy?

After the completion of Naruto series, Naruto and Sasuke were considered the pinnacle of power, making it nearly impossible for any shinobi to surpass their legacy. However, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has overturned this notion by introducing characters that have surpassed Naruto and Sasuke's preeminence. With the introduction of the Otsutsuki clan, along with the Karma Mark, Naruto and Sasuke's power level is nowhere near comparable to these new characters.

Furthermore, the notion that the next generation would surpass the previous one has allowed these new characters to surpass their predecessors. Sarada Uchiha is such a promising character, an underdog who doesn't have Otsutsuki's DNA or any other absurd power-up seen so far in Boruto series. However, Sarada continues to match the pace of her counterparts, making it likely for her to surpass her own father, Sasuke Uchiha.

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Sarada's current strength in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex

Sarada has received some power-ups

At the end of the first part of BorutoSarada was well behind her counterparts. But after the time jump and the beginning of Boruto: Two Blue VortexSarada has somewhat received a significant power boost that puts her on the map once again. Sarada's first and foremost power-up has been witnessed in the form of her Mangekyou Sharingan's Awakening, a feat she accomplished after feelings of affection for Boruto drove her to manifest the Mangekyou.

In addition to gaining the Mangekyou Sharingan, Sarada has been said to have trained during the 3-year time jump, implying that she has gained considerable power that would make her a useful ally for Boruto and the rest. While Boruto: Two Blue Vortex The manga has yet to reveal other power-ups and abilities that Sarada may have gained, so far she has awakened her clan's Kekkei Genkai, along with gaining brute strength similar to her mother's.

Despite her current power-ups, it has been made clear that Sarada does not have enough strength to stand on her own against her enemies. In her fight against Hidari, a Shinju, Sarada couldn't hold her own. When she was on the brink of death, she was saved by Boruto at the very last second. This means that Sarada has yet to show her true potential. Still, it's worth mentioning that Sarada was initially able to land a few punches on Hidari, who is said to be much stronger than Sasuke Uchiha. Even Hidari himself was impressed by Sarada's strength, showing off her growth during the time jump. However, it was clearly not enough to take on powerful enemies or match the strength of Boruto and the rest.

How will Sarada surpass Sasuke?

Sarada will require a more powerful dojutsu

There are several speculations as to how Sarada can surpass Sasuke Uchiha's legacy, a feat that is by no means easy to achieve. The most likely possibility is that Sarada gains extremely powerful Mangekyou abilities that far surpass Sasuke. This is even more likely due to the fact that Sarada's Mangekyou awakening is quite unique, as she awakened the power through love instead of hate. But even with a fully awakened Mangekyo Sharingan, Sarada still wouldn't be able to reach Sasuke's power without the Rinnegan.

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Sarada's awakening of the Rinnegan may sound rather absurd, because Boruto the series has never hinted that such a power was obtained by her. But Sarada having the Rinnegan isn't completely off the table, largely due to the forgotten fact that she could possibly have some of the remaining Six Path chakra from Sasuke. Although this is just speculation, it is possible for her to awaken the Rinnegan through the genetic makeup of the Sage of Six Path's powers contained within Sasuke.

Why is it important for Sarada to surpass Sasuke?

Sarada's power-up is necessary for her to stay on par with Boruto

Some fans of Boruto may be of the opinion that Sarada doesn't need to surpass Sasuke, as that would undermine his legacy i Naruto. However, Sarada surpassing Sasuke's legacy is in line with the notion of the next generation surpassing the previous, a concept that Naruto the series has maintained to Boruto. In addition, Boruto's the focus is now on the next generation of shinobi, specifically Kawaki, Boruto, Mitsuki and Sarada. For her to remain in the shadow of her father throughout the series would be a grave injustice to her character.

The current threats in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex possess god-like powers, and with the introduction of Shinju, the series has raised the bar in terms of its power scaling. For Sarada to remain relevant in the story, she requires a significant power-up, which could be in the form of an extremely powerful Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan or Rinnegan. When Sarada keeps up with her counterparts, it is almost guaranteed that she will surpass Sasuke and his legacy.

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Main genre

Animation

Creator

Masashi Kishimoto

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TV Tokyo