Boruto: New powers that may surpass Naruto’s baryon mode already teased by Kishimoto

As Boruto: Two Blue Vortex moves forward, creator Masashi Kishimoto seems to be laying the groundwork for abilities that could rival—if not exceed—Naruto’s iconic Baryon Mode. From subtle clues to big narrative shifts, fans have started piecing together what could be the next big leap in power.

Naruto’s Baryon Mode, introduced during the battle against Isshiki Ōtsutsuki, marked one of the most powerful yet self-destructive transformations ever seen in the series. It allowed Naruto to drain his opponent’s life force with every strike, acting like nuclear fusion—burning both chakra and lifespan. While incredibly powerful, Baryon Mode came with the tragic cost of Kurama’s death, leaving fans heartbroken and wondering: could anything ever top that?

Enter Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, where Kishimoto has begun planting seeds of an answer.

In the latest chapters, Boruto Uzumaki has returned from a mysterious training arc and already appears more composed, skilled, and far more powerful than before. With the influence of Momoshiki’s karma seal still lingering inside him, Boruto may be accessing dimensions of strength far beyond traditional shinobi limits. His quick mastery of space-time jutsu, ability to predict enemy movements, and calm strategic mind point toward a transformation that might surpass Baryon Mode not in raw energy, but in precision and control.

Meanwhile, Kawaki—possessing Isshiki’s karma—has begun showing traits that resemble godlike power. His single-minded goal to eliminate all Ōtsutsuki and protect Naruto has pushed him into morally gray territory, but it also makes him a potential powerhouse whose abilities may eventually rival the greatest legends of the series.

Fans familiar with Masashi Kishimoto’s style know he loves to foreshadow future developments through dialogue and subtle details. During Naruto’s time, we saw this with Jiraiya’s prophecies and Sasuke’s slow transformation. In Boruto, similar breadcrumbs have been left: cryptic mentions of a “greater danger,” Boruto’s glowing eye, and the conversation between Sasuke and Boruto about surpassing previous generations.
Even Momoshiki himself warned Boruto that he would lose everything soon—suggesting a drastic shift in Boruto’s fate, and possibly his power.

While nothing has been officially confirmed, the pieces are falling into place. Whether it’s a new karma evolution, an Ōtsutsuki awakening, or something completely unknown, Kishimoto appears to be building toward something massive.
Unlike Baryon Mode, which was powerful but self-destructive, Boruto’s potential future powers might balance strength with stability. That could redefine what it means to be a powerful ninja in this new era.

As the manga continues, fans can expect answers—along with more jaw-dropping reveals—as Boruto and Kawaki inch closer to their inevitable clash.
With Kishimoto at the helm again, the Boruto series is stepping up its narrative game—and hinting at power levels we’ve never seen before.