The new preview for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, specifically for Chapter 36, has sparked a heated discussion among fans about the persistence of a highly controversial character in the plot.
The consequences of Boruto's choices
During the manga's recent events, the protagonist and Inojin risked themselves to save Kobu, the advisor to the Fire Daimyo. Although the act demonstrates the young ninja's heroism, the preview for the next chapter reveals that Kobu remains steadfast in his suspicions, labeling the rescue a setup and continuing to pursue those trying to help the village.
Kobu's hostile attitude has caused frustration among readers, who expected a change in behavior after he was saved from death. The character ignores the real threat of the Divine Trees and focuses politically on incriminating Shikamaru and the hero himself, becoming an annoying bureaucratic obstacle in a moment of extreme crisis.
Many argue that Kobu's death would have been an important step for the darker tone of this second part of the story. By keeping him alive, the series reinforces the archetype of the politician who hinders the heroes' development, which, for many, slows down the dramatic progression that the work had been successfully presenting.
More about Boruto
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is the direct sequel to Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, focusing on a time skip where Naruto's son has grown up and now lives as a fugitive. The series has been praised for maturing the franchise's themes and raising the stakes in combat, exploring the consequences of the memory swap caused by Eida and the growing threat of the remnants of the Kara organization.
Source: ComicBook
