Is Shikamaru up to something else?
Shikamaru’s reputation for coming up with convoluted, difficult-to-understand plans precedes him. Clan chief Nara has an IQ in excess of 200, making him one of the brightest people in all of Shinobi World. He seldom makes a blunder because he takes great care to think out every last aspect before settling on a course of action. The fact that Shikamaru is aware of Eida’s omniscience ability added fuel to the fan hypothesis that he made that odd choice in Boruto chapter 73. According to some fans, the objective given to Boruto and Kawaki by the head of the Nara clan is just a guise to throw off Eida.
He anticipated that the girl would be listening in on their conversation, so he fabricated a story to make her pleased. If this speculation turns out to be correct, we should soon find out Shikamaru’s genuine strategy for dealing with Eida and Daemon. To the black-haired man’s nature, this would be a far more natural fit than his sudden decision to send Kawaki and Boruto to live with Eida. It’s safe to say that Boruto Chapter 73 is up there among the most divisive chapters in the whole history of manga sequels. Every second that goes by, readers notice a new problem with the chapter’s plot.
However, Shikamaru’s decision remains the chapter’s most controversial element since it is inconsistent with his character and the rest of the series. Whether or if the choice the Nara heir made was legitimate or a trick to get Eida on their side, it has nevertheless generated uproar in the community. We won’t know Shikamaru’s motivations until Boruto Chapter 73 is out.
This week, spoilers for Boruto chapter 73 began making the rounds on social media, offering readers an early look at what they may anticipate from the upcoming chapter. Many moments and scenes were leaked that made people doubt the creative decisions made for this chapter. However, Shikamaru’s new task for Boruto and Kawaki caused more uproar than any other decision he had to make. When Eida finally arrives in Konoha, the head of the Nara clan has entrusted the care of her upbringing to the Uzumaki brothers.
The decision was met with widespread disapproval from the fandom, who saw it as illogical. But why, then, are followers so incensed by this plot twist?
This post contains spoilers for Boruto Chapter 73
In Boruto chapter 73, Shikamaru explains why he had Kawaki move in with his stalker.
Eida has been divisive among Boruto fans ever since she was introduced. The youthful android is one of the most formidable in the series thanks to her two unique skills. The first one is a window into the past and present. The second one is to have everyone she meets fall hopelessly in love with her. The girl had spent her whole life surrounded by people who can only view her as a sexual object, so when she met Kawaki, who was immune to her abilities, she quickly fell in love with him.
The girl’s obsession with the black-haired Uzumaki began at that time, and Amado’s mere mention of Kawaki was enough to convince her to betray Code. Eida hasn’t been attempting to conceal her feelings for the rebellious child from Shikamaru, and he knows it. Because of this, his decision in Boruto chapter 73 to make Eida’s love interest, Kawaki, and Boruto move in with her appears strange. As far as I can tell, it would have been sufficient to just keep Eida away from anyone who may be influenced by her skills, therefore this makes no sense.
The girl’s abilities may make her look formidable, but she is still not on par with someone like Kawaki. To prevent Eida from betraying Konoha, they may force her to face off against Boruto and Kawaki. Assuming she is intent on destroying the Leaf, allowing her to be in close proximity to the lads is a bad idea. Shikamaru may be using Kawaki as leverage to get Eida to remain in Konoha with him. The girl in Boruto chapter 73 knows about Shikamaru’s plan and is quite thrilled about sleeping in the same room as her crush.
If Shikamaru is serious about this objective, he is essentially driving Kawaki and, maybe, Boruto to fall in love with the robot so that their alliance can be strengthened. In addition to being irrational from a logical and story perspective, Shikamaru’s decision is also inconsistent with the overall tenor of the story. Ill-advised is the idea to give Eida, a potential adversary, some alone time with the two persons who might be able to stop her. It’s convenient for Shikamaru that Eida likes Kawaki, but Eida’s feelings toward Kawaki may change at any time.