This article contains spoilers from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.
Summary
- Mito Uzumaki was the first Jinchuriki, Himawari Uzumaki is the latest Jinchuriki.
- Himawari has the best chakra affinity with Kurama, making her the best potential Jinchuriki.
- Himawari could surpass Naruto as a Jinchuriki in the future.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex continues to heat up and fans know that the story is now addressing many complaints that fans had with it, such as focusing on the side characters of the series more. One such character was given attention in the unlikeliest of ways, and that character is none other than Himawari Uzumaki. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex made Himawari the Jinchuriki of Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox from Naruto.
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This was a major shock for many fans, none of whom had even considered for a second that she would end up inheriting the Tailed Beast. Naturally, Himawari Uzumaki being made the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beast has raised quite a lot of eyebrows, but at the same time, it has made fans wonder as to who the best Jinchuriki of Kurama truly is. Thankfully, it seems that Kishimoto has made his answer quite clear already.
Kurama's Many Jinchuriki Over The Year
- Mito Uzumaki Was The First Jinchuriki
- Himawari Uzumaki Is The Latest Jinchuriki
When it comes to the Jinchuriki system, fans know quite well that it started long ago in the world of Naruto. The first Jinchuriki after Hagoromo Otsutsuki was none other than Mito Uzumaki, the wife of the First Hokage Hashirama Senju. Mito sealed Kurama within herself, and after her, Kushina Uzumaki, a young girl from Uzushiogakure, was given the jon of hosting the beast. Kushina had Kurama inside her for years, until the day Naruto Uzumaki was born.
I will entrust my son with this power that can one day save the world. — Minato Namikaze
After Naruto's birth, Kushina lost Kurama, and Naruto was made its Jinchuriki by none other than Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage. To be more precise, two Jinchuriki were born that day. Minato became the Jinchuriki of the Yin half of Kurama, while Naruto became the Jinchuriki of the Yang half of Kurama. Naruto went on to master the powers of Kurama to the point that no other Jinchuriki could. Naruto even befriended him and all the other Tailed Beasts, being labeled as the Second Coming of the Sage of Six Paths.
However, unfortunately, in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Naruto Uzumaki Lost Kurama after the fight against Isshiki Otsutsuki, and this was down to the usage of Baryon Mode. With Kurama's powers being stripped from him, Naruto was not the same anymore. In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Himawari Uzumaki was revealed to have somehow become its next Jinchuriki.
Why Himawari Uzumaki Is The Best Jinchuriki Of Kurama
Himawari And Kurama Have The Best Connection
When it comes to strength, there is absolutely no denying the fact that Naruto Uzumaki is the best Jinchuriki of Kurama. In fact, even when it comes to popularity and impact, no other Jinchuriki can match Naruto Uzumaki, and that is undeniable.
Yours and mine chakra affinity is unprecedented. Even more so than Naruto's. — Kurama
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However, in terms of who the best Jinchuriki is for Kurama as a potential fighting partner, the answer has already been given by Kishimoto in the story. Himawari Uzumaki is the best potential Jinchuriki for Kurama, simply because her chakra has a much higher affinity with that of Kurama than any other Jinchuriki, and this also includes Naruto Uzumaki.
Will Himawari Surpass Naruto?
In simpler words, Himawari can make the best use of Kurama's powers and be the most efficient. Kurama and Himawari can form a better team than even Naruto and Kurama, and that's telling. Of course, this doesn't mean Kurama and Himawari will be stronger, but fans know for sure that she has the potential to be a better Jinchuriki in the future. Himawari could surpass Naruto, provided she is given the platform, but at the same time, the level that Naruto attained isn't easy for anyone to get to.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 22 is set for its official release on May 20, 2025. The release time of the chapter is 10 AM EST/ 3 PM UTC. As always, fans can read the chapter officially for free on the Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump apps.
- Release Date
- April 5, 2017
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- Creator
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
