Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18: Shikamaru’s Incredible Plan To Defeat Matsuri & Ryu

Piyush Modak
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(Credits: Yado and Araya from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex)

According to Manga Plus’ official website, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18 is the next in the manga and opens where Chapter 17 left off. Kawaki threatened Amado to put off his limiters as the threat of Sentient God Trees slowly grew. It was proven when Matsuri and Ryu appeared in Sunagakure looking for Gaara.

Team 7 along Yado and Araya from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18
(Credits: Team 7 along Yado and Araya from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex)

Fans following Boruto: Two Blue Vortex will understand the intention behind them to appear and look for Gaara. Ryu the clone of Shinki, whose target is Kazekage Gaara, and because of that, he enters Sunagakure. Shinki sealed Gaara away while protecting him from Matsuri in Chapter 15. Even after being one of the strongest characters in the series, Matsuri wasn’t able to break the seal. Later, we learn from Kanuro that the only person who could break the seal is Shinki himself. And because Ryu is the clone of Shinki, he could unseal his prime target and take a step closer.

Further, Matsuri joined the search only because she is an elder of Ryu and holds more knowledge than him. As the story progresses, we learn from Shikamaru about his plan to defeat the Sentient God Trees in Sunagakure. According to his plan, Konohamaru has separated them from each other and built trust.

Unfortunately, we do not know what will happen next in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, with no verified spoilers. Now, there’s a few weeks before the official release of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18, fans have to go through the theories. According to a popular theory, Boruto may join the battle and help Team 7 defeat the Sentient God Trees.

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Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18: Release Date & Time

Only a few weeks left before the official release of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18, and it will not be surprising if the upcoming issue opens with Kawaki and Amado having an uncomfortable conversation with him being forcing the former Kara member to remove his limiters. We can expect Amado to explain his reason for hiding this secret from Kawaki and why he did not let him use his full power even after learning about the Sentient God Trees.

Mitsuki, Sarada, and Konohamaru from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex
(Credits: Mitsuki, Sarada, and Konohamaru from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex)

Fans following Boruto: Two Blue Vortex understand the threat the Sentient God Trees possess and why everyone needs to come together, just like during the Fourth Great Ninja War when all the Shinobi nation joined hands to defeat Marada and his subordinates. Thankfully, Konoha took a step in that direction by sending Konohamaru and Team 7 to Sunagakure, where’s the mission to protect Shinki and defeat Ryu and Matsuri. The plan is to subdue Matsuri and separate her from Ryu. The key is Konohamaru, and for some strange reason, the Sentient God Tree have feelings for him.

Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18 is the next in the Naruto franchise, and fans can expect it to be action-packed with lots of ups-and-down movements. And since the previous issue focused more on character development than showing actions, we could expect an encounter between Team 7 and Sentient God Trees.

Unfortunately, we have no idea what Masashi Kishimoto has in store for fans next, but it will surely pack some incredible punches.

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Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18 May Highlight The Conversation Of Amado & Kawaki

Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18 likely highlights the conversation between Amado and Kawaki, where he likely forces the man who put the limiter in the first place to remove it. There’s a possibility a flashback of Amado may appear, where we could learn more about him. This will be the Chapter where many of the fans’ questions could get answered, including how he first introduced Ishiki, created cyborgs (Eida, Deamon, Koji, Code, and Delta), why he decided to help Konoha, and why only spying on Kawaki, not on his others creation.

Amado is one of the most talked about characters in the series, whose origin story has not been revealed. With the threat of Sentient God Trees growing at a rapid phase, it is time for Masashi Kishimoto to introduce fans to the backstory of Amado, which is the current demand of the plot.

He is one of the most intelligent characters and perhaps the only one who can do something to defeat the Jura and his army. However, putting the limiters on Kawaki even after knowing about the Sentient God Trees raises many questions among fans. They doubt his intention of protecting the Konoha Village.

Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18 likely reveals Amada’s dark secrets, which could directly or indirectly make him a traitor in Kawaki’s eyes. So, fans have to wait for the official release of Chapter 18 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.

Fans can expect a roller-coaster ride from the upcoming issue, with the steak getting higher with each issue.

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Konohamaru & Team 7 Plan To Separate Ryu From Matsuri

Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18 is the next in the series and likely highlights Team 7 and Konomaharu working on a plan to separate the Sentient God Trees from each other. The plan is based on intelligence from Kashin Koji, which requires Konohamaru to subdue Matsuri so that she loses her senses, giving Team 7 the opportunity to separate Ryu from her. Thankfully, the plan works as Sarada and Mitsuki take Ryu away from Matsuri toward the direction of Yado and Araya.

But they must be careful while separating him from Matsuri, if he gets even the slightest hint about their intention, he could end their lives on the spot. However, there’s little to no chance that could make Ryu doubt them. Further, Yado and Araya are on standby, waiting for the order.

While Konohamaru is busy with Matsuri, the entire mission responsibility is on Sarada, and it is up to her to fulfil it and kill Ryu. Sadly, at the time of writing the article, we don’t know what will happen next, with no verified spoilers.

However, fans could look for theories if they want to learn more about the upcoming issue. According to popular theory, Sarada and Mitsuki may fight Ryu with power weapons like Snake Sage Mode and Mangekyō Sharingan. Though we have a slight idea about Mitsuki Sage Mode, it may be the first time for fans to witness Sarada’s Mangekyō Sharingan in action.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 17: Recap & Summary

Two Blue Vortex Chapter 17 opens with Sarada remembering her conversation with Sumire. She was rewinding the things Sumire said, which made her a little worried. Mitsuki understood Sarada’s situation and tried to console her, which went well. The scene shifts to Ryu and Matsuri as they stumble upon a dead Toad (probably they killed) at Sunagakure.

Team 7 and Team Shinki from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18
(Credits: Team 7 and Team Shinki from Boruto: Two Blue Vortex)

From the conversation between the Sentient God Trees, we discover the nature of Matsuki, which is the sensory type, if they didn’t hurry up, she could figure out their presence. Then Konomaru, Mitsuki, and Sarada went talking like they didn’t know them (they do) and asked about their reason for coming to Sunagakure.

We are Konoha Shinobi. We’ve been following the rebel Boruto trail. — Konohamaru

Just seeing Konohamaru’s face, Matsuri lost her senses as she started taking deep breaths. She suggests Ryu carry the talking part instead. The scene shifts to a flashback when Shimakaru sent Konohamaru on a mission to protect Shinki from Sentient God Trees. He suggests Konohamaru only defeating them will not work if he does not bring the Thorn Soul Buld back. Without Thorn Soul Bulb, the Sentient God Trees will be back in no time.

Further, Shikamaru mentioned Konomaharu’s work with his plan. According to the plan, first, he must separate the Sentient God Trees from each other. Afterwards, first, they should defeat Ryu and later Matsuki.

As the Chapter progresses, we learn the reason for picking Konohamaru specifically for the mission. And that’s because Matsuri has some feelings for him. Back to the present, we noticed Matsuri wasn’t coming back to her senses, and Ryu went with Sarada and Mitsuki to find Boruto and meet other Shinobi. As they were leaving to meet the other Shinobi, Ryu said something that brought fear to Sarada and Mitsuki.

Y’know, honestly, I’d been intending to slaughter any ninja I ran into. — Ryu

Chapter 17 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex ends with Kawaki stomming Amado’s cabin, forcing him to remove his limiters.

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Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18: What To Expect?

Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18 will most likely focus on Kawaki and Amado as former Kara’s research and development head secret gets discovered. He can be questioned about his intent to place limiters on Kawaki even after learning of the existence of Sentient God Trees. Further, Sarada and Mitsuki lead Ryu to Yodo and Araya. With that, fans can expect Yado to attack Ryu and take down his Thorn Soul Bulb to revive Shinki.

Additionally, Konohamaru tried to learn more about Matsuri to understand how he could use her feelings to betray her. There’s a chance of two getting into a heated battle, with one coming as the victor. After purchasing books at Konoha’s library, the upcoming issue likely focuses on Jura’s intention. Would he return to his base or visit other places in the Hidden of the Leaf Village? Lastly, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18 likely focuses on Boruto and lets fans know whether the young lord helps Team 7 or not.

Will Boruto Help Team 7 In Their Mission?

Boruto Uzumaki is one of the most talked about characters, and he was probably the only one who missed only one time in the entire Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. The protagonist understands the situation in which the world is, and so he will not do anything that wasn’t allowed by Kashin Koji.

Therefore, in Chapter 17 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, we don’t see him in action because of Koji’s warning. According to Koji, if he tries to help Team 7 and Konohamaru in defeating Ryu and Matsuri, Jura will interfere and kill him this time.

Therefore, Boruto will not appear in the upcoming issue, or even if he does, Boruto will watch the battle from the sideline.

Where To Read Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18?

As mentioned, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18 is the next in the manga and opens where the previous issue left off, with Konohamar trying to win over Matsuri so he could betray her later. Sarada and Mitsuki lead Ryu to the direction of Yado and Araya so they can defeat him. Furthermore, Jura, the leader of Sentient God Trees, visited Konoha’s library to buy books. However, it is unclear about his intention. Fans of the series can expect lots of twists and turns from the upcoming issue.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex 18 can read on Mangas Plus, Shueisha’s Manga Plus service, or Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app. The former first two are free and allow the users to read the first and last three issues for free. The latter is the paid one that grants users to its service in its entirety.

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In conclusion, the series’ upcoming issue likely continues where Chapter 17 left off, with Kawaki forcing Amado to remove his limiters. Later, we can expect a small conversation between the two, where Kawaki appears to ask about his reason for putting limiters on him even after learning about Sentient God Trees. As the Chapter progresses, we could get a flashback of Amado, where the former working on something to defeat Isshiki.

For the time being, we have no way of telling what will happen next in the series, with no verified spoilers. Fans have to rely only on the theories or else for the official release of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 18.

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