Sarada’s role in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is intriguing, and so is the speculation behind her potential Mangekyou Sharingan abilities. She awakened the Sharingan at age 11, despite any visible trauma, and swiftly adapted to its abilities. Hence, her visual perception heightened along with her genjutsu skills. Moreover, she harnessed the ability to dispel illusions, adding to her prowess. Sarada Uchiha graduated with one tomoe in each eye and then went on to attain second and third tomoe after remarkable confrontations with Deepa and Boro, respectively. This article aims at theorizing Sarada’s Mangekyou Sharingan abilities in the Boruto series, at least the ones that she is most likely to have.
Mangekyou Sharingan has three main capabilities, including Tracking Movement and Chakra, Copying Ninjutsu, and Casting Genjutsu. While the former is quite common among the Uchihas, the Genjutsu is a special ability. As such, the Genjutsu enables three special abilities of the Mangekyou Sharingan. These include the Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Kotoamatsukami.
The Amaterasu
One of the most likely and expected powers that Sarada will possess is that of Amaterasu. Amaterasu, as mentioned above, is closely associated with the Uchiha clan’s history. Sasuke Uchiha wielded this power through Itachi Uchiha, his big brother. Likewise, it is highly anticipated that Sarada, too, due to sharing the same blood, may manifest Amaterasu. Not to mention, if she does wield the speculated power, it will add to her proficiency in Fire Release.
Moreover, fans anticipate that she might wield the golden Amaterasu having divine effects. Since the dark Amaterasu posits the curse that has a hold over the Uchiha clan, fans theorize that Sarada’s Mangekyou Sharingan will give rise to a pure Amaterasu! This is also because her Mangekyou, as observed in the series, is triggered when she feels intense emotions, as is the case with other Uchihas. These emotions, as seen in Sarada’s case, have predominantly been love and desire. This is unlike the regular pattern among the Uchihas, who have possessed dark Amaterasu, symbolizing hatred.
The Susanoo
The Susanoo is another remarkable power that sets the users of Mangekyou Sharingan aside. This ability allows to construct a chakra form, which is an intimidating development. Sarada will most likely possess the Susanoo, too, which will inevitably add to her combat and overall character. Fans predict that her Susanoo will most probably be either maroon or pink, which, in either case, enhance her speed, agility, and durability.
Sarada’s Genjutsu potential
While other Mangekyou Sharingan powers, such as Tsukuyomi and Kotoamatsukami are relevant to her character, too, Obito’s Kamui and other time-space jutsus can also manifest to align with her Genjutsu. Considering the nature of Boruto’s opponents, Sarada’s abilities are speculated to align with her team’s dynamics, and their enemies. As such, her genjutsu might give her a tactical merit, thereby going so far as to facilitate resistance against Eida’s infatuation. Her Genjutsu is also most likely to help her face formidable enemies like Code and Kawaki.
Though the specific virtues of her Genjutsu cannot be mentioned with certainty, one can speculate that it will have a subtle existence, hence imitating Itachi’s and Shisui’s techniques. Moreover, she can inherit Sakura’s hidden Genjutsu technique. All in all, her Mangekyou Sharingan abilities would be such that they fill the gaps in Team 7’s overall abilities. This is crucial with respect to reflecting her family’s legacy as well as to unleash the potential required to tackle the adversaries that the team may have to confront.
