warlic
@warlic.bsky.social
Manga advocate, florid annoyance, et cetera.
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Editor/contributor on #DBRedux and #PKMNReDeX (technically).
Brother of @artrix.bsky.social. Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ArcadiaArtrix
I certainly like critically discussing the series. For example, the title could be interpreted as Boruto 2, Blue Vortex, with Blue (eye[s]) being an important part of Boruto's character, and Vortex alluding to Boruto's true nature as an Uzumaki, since spiral terminology is affiliated with them.
November 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I certainly like critically discussing the series. For example, the title could be interpreted as Boruto 2, Blue Vortex, with Blue (eye[s]) being an important part of Boruto's character, and Vortex alluding to Boruto's true nature as an Uzumaki, since spiral terminology is affiliated with them.
!["[That] Quattro, he is a CHAR."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2mjadk75pcauzgeqnldfplxv/bafkreig4xfnrzn2ghbsnkga3gy75fgnmq2gh5ehi2acpolwlqdwe3agixa@jpeg)
I would say Sakura is written very human, sometimes to her detriment (in the eyes of readers), she is written with certain human flaws others are not, which she grows past to become a shinobi that stands alongside Naruto and Sasuke.
November 29, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I would say Sakura is written very human, sometimes to her detriment (in the eyes of readers), she is written with certain human flaws others are not, which she grows past to become a shinobi that stands alongside Naruto and Sasuke.
If that is referring to the Konoha Kuzushi, Sakura was actually the only one not knocked out from the initial attack, she is the one that roused Naruto who was. Later on she is targeted by Gaara, but that is because she jumped in the way to save Sasuke, if she did not, he would be dead.
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 AM
If that is referring to the Konoha Kuzushi, Sakura was actually the only one not knocked out from the initial attack, she is the one that roused Naruto who was. Later on she is targeted by Gaara, but that is because she jumped in the way to save Sasuke, if she did not, he would be dead.
Wherein they also attacked him first and he made it clear he just wished to be left alone, but yes, he pointed out they were risking their lives for naught.
November 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Wherein they also attacked him first and he made it clear he just wished to be left alone, but yes, he pointed out they were risking their lives for naught.
He did. Her being a genjutsu-type is what led to her prowess as a medical-nin.
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
He did. Her being a genjutsu-type is what led to her prowess as a medical-nin.
Probably saw through her intent to kill him first.
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Probably saw through her intent to kill him first.
In Japanese, human is often the word used to refer to mortals in fiction, so I am not sure it is that clear-cut. A distinction is often made as those that have magic and those that do not, sometimes even appearing the same game.
![The Hylian people, who left behind these written records, were an elected (chosen) people able to hear the voices of gods.
This documentation was written by the race of Hylia, the chosen people capable of hearing the voices of the gods.
For that reason they were in possession of tall ears, excelled senses, and the use of magic/sorcery.
For that reason, the Hylians have high ears, unsurpassed senses, and the ability to use magic.
Their decendants spread to various places, and it is said that they told about magic and prophecies.
It is said that they passed on [stories of] their magic and prophecies to their descendants, who rooted themselves in all parts of the world.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2mjadk75pcauzgeqnldfplxv/bafkreifbvz734s7f34m35ubnkdb23lsbrvl22vsa4eurfvmibw53ijuftm@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In Japanese, human is often the word used to refer to mortals in fiction, so I am not sure it is that clear-cut. A distinction is often made as those that have magic and those that do not, sometimes even appearing the same game.
One could say Koji's ability to do so is itself a product of being a scientific ninja weapons tool, with Shibai's cells being an extension of his other Kara cyborg enhancements (he does not show it, but he would be modified like Delta or Boro).
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
One could say Koji's ability to do so is itself a product of being a scientific ninja weapons tool, with Shibai's cells being an extension of his other Kara cyborg enhancements (he does not show it, but he would be modified like Delta or Boro).
Feel one should not make such threats no matter what, but it goes deeper than a simple inspiration. It is the entire basis of it, which remains until the end of the manga wherein Sasuke sees it himself.
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Feel one should not make such threats no matter what, but it goes deeper than a simple inspiration. It is the entire basis of it, which remains until the end of the manga wherein Sasuke sees it himself.
That was including the Boruto movie which was made shortly after the manga concluded, including Naruto Gaiden which was a tie-in. I would also not say painting the Hokage Rock with an insult toward Nanadaime is simply being stand-offish.
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
That was including the Boruto movie which was made shortly after the manga concluded, including Naruto Gaiden which was a tie-in. I would also not say painting the Hokage Rock with an insult toward Nanadaime is simply being stand-offish.
I would say he gets rather creative with what the kitsune allows him to do. Martial arts is its own matter.
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I would say he gets rather creative with what the kitsune allows him to do. Martial arts is its own matter.
Even Kishimoto voiced his own concerns about that in Volume #57, amusingly.
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Even Kishimoto voiced his own concerns about that in Volume #57, amusingly.
They were fused prior which is how they survived being bisected. They formed the barrier after in the confusion.
November 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
They were fused prior which is how they survived being bisected. They formed the barrier after in the confusion.
Would not be the first time they introduced a foil to Naruto's rejection of shinobi as tools via the manifestation of someone else's will that represents the toxic platonic ideal of a shinobi, though in this case it approaches backwards as major enemy turned reluctant ally instead of twist backstab.
![The depiction of ninja as dressed all in black comes from traditional Japanese theatre (kabuki). Actual historical ninja did not dress in black because it is (significantly) conspicuous in the daytime and even at night in the dark a person dressed in solid black tends to stand out; dark grey or blue is usually better for hiding in shadows. Usually they just were ordinarily, like, people clothes which are far better for blending into your surroundings in a specialized professional costume.
BUT YOU KNOW WHO DID DRESS IN ALL BLACK LIKE THAT
the stage (hands) crew in a theatre
and it was a generally accepted convention that the black-clad stagehands were invisible, so they could be on stage at the same time as the actors and move things around and the uaidence would just mentally CG (computer-generated [graphics]) them out.
but then one day because a director was a GENIUS, during an otherwise normal performance of a play,suddenly a stagehand stepped forward, assassinated one of the main characters, and then melted back into the background
THEY WERE A NINJA
AND THE AUDIENCE LOST THEIR MINDS BECAUSE IT WAS AMAZING
and eventually it lost its mind-blow value because after a while everyone had seen a play like that, so although the "stagehands wear black and are invisible" convention continued, the new "ninja wear bear black and are invisible *until they chose to strike*" convention became established, and from then on fictional ninja have just worn black because it looks so cool.
So in fact the answer to "What is the difference between ninja and stage crew? is "You will never know until they stab you."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2mjadk75pcauzgeqnldfplxv/bafkreic25pbjdpkhehvze7y4i5jm56cquta7n5apnguxx72i4eofigk62a@jpeg)
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Would not be the first time they introduced a foil to Naruto's rejection of shinobi as tools via the manifestation of someone else's will that represents the toxic platonic ideal of a shinobi, though in this case it approaches backwards as major enemy turned reluctant ally instead of twist backstab.
1. Because he was made with it as his mission, and like a true shinobi he does not question it or his existence therein, he simply completes it.
2. Amado and Koji were the only traitors to begin with. Without Jippō, he would have just died. The rest were either loyal to Jigen/Isshiki or unaware.
2. Amado and Koji were the only traitors to begin with. Without Jippō, he would have just died. The rest were either loyal to Jigen/Isshiki or unaware.
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
1. Because he was made with it as his mission, and like a true shinobi he does not question it or his existence therein, he simply completes it.
2. Amado and Koji were the only traitors to begin with. Without Jippō, he would have just died. The rest were either loyal to Jigen/Isshiki or unaware.
2. Amado and Koji were the only traitors to begin with. Without Jippō, he would have just died. The rest were either loyal to Jigen/Isshiki or unaware.
He is actually the most recent of the current Gokage, so Mei retired last, and Mei did much to overturn the Chigiri no Sato, which her successor continued. Notably, all of the new Kage other than Naruto were the previous guards (Ao is not around).
November 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
He is actually the most recent of the current Gokage, so Mei retired last, and Mei did much to overturn the Chigiri no Sato, which her successor continued. Notably, all of the new Kage other than Naruto were the previous guards (Ao is not around).
Considering they still call it Boruto's chakra, the possession might have an influence (like awakening a Byakugan), but I imagine it is insufficient to register as its own signature (even being converted to a Hitoshinju does not, as noted with Hidari, who has also different dōjutsu).
!["Listen, Boruto lost consciousness because he expended too much chakra [...] ...If we can restore his chakra... ...Boruto may be able to regain consciousness."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2mjadk75pcauzgeqnldfplxv/bafkreifskxxs6ux6lnalz5r5g4nywas66mt72cc4rijnktsyz4bx2myllq@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Considering they still call it Boruto's chakra, the possession might have an influence (like awakening a Byakugan), but I imagine it is insufficient to register as its own signature (even being converted to a Hitoshinju does not, as noted with Hidari, who has also different dōjutsu).
Looks like an simplification of the flame symbol for the AnBu which is itself an abstraction of the Konoha symbol which itself is also an abstraction of a leaf (some consider it to also be a leaf combined with a whirlpool, referring to Uzushio). Sumire is tied to it via Root, but might be simpler.
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Looks like an simplification of the flame symbol for the AnBu which is itself an abstraction of the Konoha symbol which itself is also an abstraction of a leaf (some consider it to also be a leaf combined with a whirlpool, referring to Uzushio). Sumire is tied to it via Root, but might be simpler.
I think his glares work better in the manga. His design is a pain to animate, no doubt.
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I think his glares work better in the manga. His design is a pain to animate, no doubt.