Their Resolve” in Boruto anime episode 251 shows a number of characters making clear judgments about how they want to deal with the current conflict. I can’t wait to see Boruto face up against Ikada once more. Ikada’s background as a baby, and why Araumi was so desperate to have Ikada unleash his potential and lead the Funato Clan during the battle, were featured in the previous episode. In the current story arc, one of the things I admire is how the characters aren’t just black and white.
And the Funato Clan and the Hidden Mist Village are indeed at war! There were legitimate reasons why some individuals were angry and opted to side with the Funato Clan in their conflict with the Hidden Mist Village, though. There appears to be a conflict between the old and new methods of doing things in politics. After Naruto’s events, Boruto brought a lot of technical development, but many people were still wary of standing aside and allowing the ones in authority to change the way things were done. Chojuro aspires to use technology to govern the oceans for the benefit of everybody, but his vision appears to have neglected others who are concerned about the influence that a group of engineers may have on activities such as fishing and sailing. The science vs. nature issue is once again at the heart of the current anime narrative.
In contrast to Chojuro, Boruto’s journey has focused more on his relationship with Ikada and his desire to break the cycle of hatred. The ninjas in Boruto’s group aren’t the sort to just go around killing people because they are ninjas. Boruto and his comrades were experiencing their first major battle, and I think the writers have done an excellent job of capturing the range of emotions felt by the ensemble of young individuals.
In episode 249, Boruto was shaken to the core when Funamushi’s child son came to assault him. Boruto was able to see the impact a conflict had on families via the experience. As Funamushi had been slain by Boruto, Funamushi’s son was now ready to kill Boruto. In addition, Ikada had turned against Boruto as a result of Boruto’s involvement in the serious injury of Ikada’s sister Seiren (which led to Funamushi attacking Boruto in the first place). Naruto’s quest to end the cycle of hatred and vengeance had a significant role in this. When it comes to Boruto Uzumaki, I think it’s a good thing that this topic is being revisited because the times have changed. Boruto’s character might benefit greatly if the current storyline is handled correctly.
Boruto, like his father, is eager to break the pattern of recurrence. In contrast, I like how Kawaki conveyed his displeasure with Boruto’s way of thinking. It was impossible for them to think about who to murder or spare because they were ninjas on the battlefield. You must strike back if someone is coming at you with the intention of murdering you. For whatever reason, Mitsuki was given the opportunity to step in and help Boruto because Kawaki was so prone to rage. I believe that Mitsuki was more knowledgeable of Boruto’s personality compared to Kawaki and Salad. Seeing Mitsuki’s belief in Boruto’s gut feeling made Boruto want to follow his heart. No matter how futile his efforts were, Boruto’s character was justified in trying.
With Boruto, Mitsuki, Kawaki, and Salad making their way to Chojuro to attempt to persuade him to halt the conflict, it was nice to see that not everyone agreed with Boruto’s choice. Buntan and Kyoho were still bent on vengeance for the deaths of Kagura and Hebiichigo they’d suffered. I predict Metal, Iwabe, and Denki will try to persuade Buntan and Kyoho to reconsider their ways in the following episode.
Chojuro appears to be willing to negotiate with the Funato Clan, based on what I saw. Nonetheless, Araumi remains his greatest obstacle.
He wasn’t afraid of a battle after losing two of his children in the war and watching his youngest son, Ikada, unleash his full potential.
Another illustration of the old versus. a new theme was Araumi’s conflict with his oldest son, Isari. If they were going to cohabit with other communities, Isari understood that their clan had to function in a different way than Araumi’s, which meant a shift in strategy. My reaction to Araumi’s murder of Isari was astonishing, to say the least. Araumi can’t return at this moment.
In order to win the battle, he’ll do whatever it takes. It’s possible that Boruto may utilise his Talk-No Jutsu on Ikada, and Ikada may need to help him defeat his father. Araumi’s death is the only way I can see this story finishing. My bet is on Ikada using his sea-controlling power to sacrifice himself and murder his father, putting an end to the Ikada lineage for good. Hmmm. Is ‘Their Resolve’ something you enjoyed? Is Ikada going to listen to Boruto?