Sarada’s Mangekyou Sharingan Awakens in Boruto TBV Chapter 21

The newest installment of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has caused ripples in the world of manga. Chapter 21, well-named “Mangekyo Sharingan,” has finally brought fans what they have waited years for – Sarada Uchiha’s activation of her Mangekyo Sharingan. Not only does this major event change the direction of Sarada’s character development, but it has the potential to redefine the very power dynamics in the Hidden Leaf Village.

Released worldwide on April 20, 2025, on MANGA Plus and VIZ Media platforms, Chapter 21 closes the cliffhanger of the last chapter and lays the ground for new dramatic plotlines. Sarada’s highly anticipated Mangekyo Sharingan has finally shown up, and it is a full-fledged paradigm-shifting power, while Boruto Uzumaki’s dramatic return says it all about the increasing stakes of the current war against the God Trees.

The Cosmic Power of Ohirume: Sarada’s Unparalleled Mangekyo Sharingan

Sarada’s Mangekyo Sharingan didn’t form because of any typical trauma – it was activated because of the loss of Yodo, and it gave her a power that is the opposite of the typical Uchiha power trend. Her power is in the form of “Ohirume,” named after the Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu (Ohirume-no-Muchi-no-Kami) of mythology, but with a unique cosmic twist.

Unlike Amaterasu’s fire manipulation or the power of other Sharingan users to manipulate space, Ohirume creates gravity whirlpools in the form of black holes. These black balls have two main purposes that make them extremely powerful:

1. They take in incoming attacks, serving as defense and offense
2. They employ highly focused gravitational forces that are able to propel objects and foes

What is so captivating about this power is how it relates to Sarada’s character development – the black hole visual metaphor of her development from doubt (darkness) to incredible power and determination.

Ohirume in Action: Beating Ryu

Chapter 21 not only introduces this ability – it demonstrates it in devastating use. Sarada uses four of these gravitational spheres to methodically eliminate Ryu’s iron sand strikes. The gravitational pull of the spheres enables her to selectively suspend Ryu, entirely separating him from possible allies such as Mitsuki and Araya.

The climax of the battle demonstrates just how much of a force to be contended with this new power really is. Sarada compresses Ryu into a singularity, shrinking him down to the size of a Thorn Soul Bulb – something she manages to do single-handedly independent of Boruto’s assistance. This one win solidifies her as quite possibly the strongest Uchiha of her generation, with powers that even surpass the initial success of legendary figures such as Itachi and Madara.

The Psychological Path to Mangekyo

What makes Sarada’s awakening particularly compelling is the psychological journey behind it. The chapter masterfully interweaves her immediate battle with flashbacks revealing her lingering self-doubt about becoming Hokage. These moments of vulnerability are juxtaposed against Yodo’s dying words: “Open your eyes to the truth.”

This duality creates a powerful narrative thread – Sarada’s personal struggle with uncertainty collapsing into cosmic responsibility, mirroring the black hole motif central to her new ability. The personal becomes cosmic, doubt transforms into resolve.

The naming of her ability as “Ohirume” further ties her power to Shinto cosmology, positioning Sarada as a celestial force within the Naruto universe. This connection to Japanese mythology adds depth to her character development and places her powers within a larger cultural and spiritual context.

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Boruto’s Strategic Return: A New Type of Power

As Sarada leads with her cosmic abilities, Boruto’s subplot provides strategic complexity to the narrative. Disregarding Kashin Koji’s warning against Jura’s shared senses, Boruto makes the daring move of tele-transporting to rescue Konohamaru using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

His action – slicing through Matsuri in mid-fight – is a nod to Minato’s legendary speed but comes with real-world consequences. Jura, observing through Matsuri’s eyes, identifies Boruto’s location, setting the stage for what should be an epic face-to-face confrontation in the ensuing chapters.

This is Boruto’s straying from Koji’s pragmatism. While Koji adheres to strategic sacrifice (e.g., Yodo’s death), Boruto adopts his father’s prime maxim: “No one gets left behind.” The last page of the chapter depicts his behavior as heroic yet wildly perilous: “Mr. Boruto relentlessly cuts through the future – even if it invites his own death.”

Narrative Parallels: New Generation, Classic Themes

Kishimoto interlaces this trajectory with astute nods to Naruto’s Fourth Great Ninja War, forging resonant equivalencies between generations. Sarada’s calculating detachment in defeating Ryu echoes Madara’s ruthlessness, and Boruto’s resistance mirrors Naruto’s unshakeable resolve to safeguard his friends.

But the two heroes’ styles are different in intriguing ways:

• Sarada channels trauma into focused, intentional destruction
• Boruto’s empathy guides him towards what may be considered rash courage

This contrast heightens their dynamic relationship and foreshadows future tension as their lives increasingly intersect in future chapters. The tension between cosmic power and human connection creates a thematic tension that drives the narrative.

Visual Innovation: Infusing Cosmic Energy onto the Page

The art direction and choreography of the chapter are elevated to new levels, especially in the way Sarada’s vortexes are depicted as swirling vacuums with clear event horizons. The effects of gravity visually warp the surrounding panels to create a sensation of warped space that adds to the cosmic aspect of her powers.

Conversely, Boruto’s teleportation is represented through sudden jumps in space, with his smooth movement starkly contrasting against Matsuri’s shattered destruction. Not only does this visual style look breathtaking, but it also does a great job of illustrating the various nature of their abilities.

Kishimoto also plays with non-linear storytelling. Flashbacks of Sarada’s chat with ChoCho and Sumire are cut in between her current fight, building rhythmic tension between past vulnerability and current strength. This format reflects the duality of the Mangekyo Sharingan – immense power created out of immense grief.

In the Future: What will Sarada and Boroto do next?

Ryu’s defeat and Matsuri’s fall were the first victories against the God Tree. However, the story has only just begun. Jura’s haunting last line – “You’ve revealed yourself, Otsutsuki Boruto” – foreshadows a growing threat in the future.

The Tronsolbulb Which Konoha now possesses. Maybe he has the power to bring Shinki back. But Otsutsuki’s nature allows for some unpredictable risks. This story promises more moral dilemmas for our heroes.

Sarada’s obvious exhaustion after the fight shows how much Ohirume’s body took a toll. This could be a sign of Itachi breaking down from overuse of Mangekyo. Future chapters could explore his efforts to achieve this potential without destroying himself. Either through EMS awakening or Hashirama cell fusion.

Power and Consequences Table

Character	New Power	Strategic Advantage	Potential Consequences
Sarada	Ohirume (gravitational vortexes)	Can neutralize attacks and manipulate enemies	Physical exhaustion, possible vision deterioration
Boruto	Flying Thunder God Technique	Unparalleled speed and rescue capability	Exposed position to Jura, potential sacrifice

Conclusion: Trends and predictions

Episode 21 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex offers new scenes that highlight the role of the hero in the world of shinobi. Ohirume Sarada turned it into a strategic and cunning team. And Boruto’s return reinforces his moral compass to overcome Koji’s machinations.

But their victories have a dark side – Jura’s resentment, the hive mind of the God Trees, and the ethical cost of their growing power. As the series speeds toward what seems to be building momentum toward a conclusion, Kishimoto finds equilibrium between action-packed thrills and character-driven drama, so that every victory carries with it the added burden of what comes next.

The final message of the chapter is warning and promise the future will be one of sacrifice, but this new generation is prepared to meet whatever it holds. For readers of the series, Sarada’s Mangekyo Sharingan is more than a power-up – it’s a declaration of her growing place in the narrative and a promise of the cosmic scope the narrative is working towards. For anyone who is still behind on Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Chapter 21 is an ideal time to get caught up – this is clearly a series-changing chapter, with history-changing events that will put everything that follows into motion.