In the latest chapter ofBoruto: Two Blue Vortex, amidst the intense action, the shinobi group struggling to understand the Human God Tree’s actions and purpose are faced with dire circumstances. This forces Sarada to step up,revealing her Mangekyo Sharinganand using it for the first time, something fans have been eagerly anticipating. While many were initially unsatisfied with the way Sarada awakened her Mangekyo Sharingan in part 1 ofBoruto, as it didn’t align with previous Mangekyo users' experiences, this chapter hides an incredible detail that explains exactly how and why she attained this power.
Sarada’s latest achievement completely recontextualizes the established lore surrounding the Mangekyo Sharingan and reveals a different side to its nature. Not only does her awakening reflect the understanding fans had about this ability, but it’s also woven so thoughtfully into the story that it perfectly aligns with the series' current direction.Sarada’s Mangekyo Sharinganhas finally earned her the special recognition fans expected from the new generation of Uchiha and, at the same time, it highlights the current core theme that the series is depicting.
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Sarada’s Mangekyo Sharingan Awakening Highlights the Power’s New Side
One thing theNarutoseries made clear about the awakening of the Mangekyo Sharingan is thata Uchiha must go through a traumatizing event. This trauma has always been depicted as the loss of someone close, exemplified by the Uchiha brothers. Itachi awakened his Mangekyo after witnessing Shisui sacrifice himself for something greater, and Sasuke gained his after learning the truth about Itachi and experiencing his brother’s tragic death. This cemented the belief that to awaken this advanced state of the Sharingan, one must experience a deep personal loss.
Yet the latest person to awaken this power, Sarada Uchiha,does so without experiencing any loss. Sarada awakens her Mangekyo Sharingan in the final chapter of Part 1 ofBoruto, following the chaos caused by Eida’s omnipotence ability, which castsBoruto as the villain. In her desperate attempt to convince her father, Sasuke, that Boruto isn’t guilty, Sarada unlocks the Mangekyo Sharingan without realizing it.
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This awakening suggests that her overwhelming desire to save Boruto, driven by her feelings for him, is what triggered the power. It’s the complete opposite of the previously established lore, yet closely tied to it, as Sarada couldn’t bear the thought of losing Boruto.
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There is more evidence in thelatest chapter ofBoruto: Two Blue Vortexthat protecting loved ones, rather than losing them, can be just as powerful a driving force for a Uchiha to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. As Ryu corners Sarada and the others, demanding intel about Boruto, Sarada insists she has no information, and even if she did, she wouldn’t betray a friend for her own safety. After Yodo’s failed attempt to manipulate Ryu, she shares a moment with Sarada, expressing that she understands why Sarada wants to become stronger.
Yodo encourages Sarada to accept her feelingsand use her hidden power to protect the person most important to her. This conversation triggersSarada to awaken her Mangekyo Sharinganonce again and use it for the first time in battle. Considering the time skip inBoruto, it’s unclear whether this is only the second time Sarada has used her Mangekyo Sharingan or if she’s accessed it before. However, given the build-up and the fact that Sarada didn’t intentionally awaken it in this battle, this moment likely marks the second time she has awakened it— only now, she is fully aware of her power and uses it deliberately.
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This makes it clear thatSarada’s Mangekyo Sharingan awakened from the power of love, rather than experiencing loss, reshaping the long-held theory about how this power is unlocked. Sarada’s awakening draws directly from love, a themeBorutohas emphasized since the beginning. Eida was one of the first examples, as her deep desire to find love allowed her to use Omnipotence. Meanwhile, her base ability causes everyone to fall for her, unless they were Otsutsuki or carried traces of the alien being.
Part 2 ofBorutotakes this concept to another level with its latest villains. The Human God Trees are also shown to focus heavily on the theme of love. This makes it clear that the core of the series revolves around the strength and mystery of love. As a result, Sarada’s Mangekyo Sharingan awakening becomes even more significant as it not only recontextualizes the true nature of the power but also seamlessly aligns withBoruto’s central theme.
