Despite spoilers being widely available online, readers of Boruto were nonetheless eagerly awaiting the publication of chapter 77. It has been revealed through raw scans of the upcoming chapter that Kawaki’s actions will have a profound impact on the tale and will highlight a darker side to his character. It’s no secret that, since Kurama was killed, the karma user has been obsessed with defending the Seventh Hokage and has become a devotee of Naruto. This article summarises and analyses the events of Boruto chapter 77 to show how Kawaki is becoming the adversary he initially seemed to be in the post-timeskip scenario at the beginning of the series. Linda’s strength as an ally is demonstrated in this episode of Boruto, and Daemon finally gets to meet Himawari.
In an attempt to harm Boruto, Kawaki makes a move
Kawaki appeared in his karmic form, looking glum, on the cover of Boruto chapter 77, titled Time Drawing Near. Kawaki demanded that Momoshiki expose himself at the end of chapter 76, and this new chapter picks up exactly where that left off. Even though Boruto did his best to calm the elder guy down, he insisted on talking to the Otsutsuki himself since he was afraid Momoshiki may overhear their conversation. Amidst all the hubbub, Sumire overheard Kawaki asking Naruto whether he was going to condemn him for murdering Boruto. Sarada objected that they were in the middle of a mission and that it was not the time for infighting, but Kawaki said that Otsutsuki didn’t care.
Shikamaru then had a frank conversation with Kawaki in chapter 77 of Boruto, leading Kawaki to assert that his intuition told him Momoshiki was up to no good. The adviser asked Kawaki to take a deep breath and consider his options by bringing to mind Naruto’s reaction to seeing his son’s body. Kawaki eventually agreed to let Boruto go, and the latter excused himself to perform a quick errand. Even though Shikamaru used the Sensory Unit to try to follow Kawaki about, the unit’s analysis revealed that Kawaki had likely concealed his chakra signature. Boruto concluded the elder karma user had used Sukunahikona to shrink himself down since he could sense his chakra but couldn’t determine his position.
The rising army of code
Despite Boruto’s objections, in the following panel of chapter 77, Eida and Daemon leave the home. When Boruto exclaimed that they were not allowed to go, the cyborg brushed him off, telling him to stop telling her what to do. If the village tried to stop her, Eida said she wouldn’t cooperate. Boruto’s mission was changed by Shikamaru, who now wanted him to accompany Sarada and Sumire throughout the hamlet and keep a close eye on them.
Code was subsequently revealed to be waiting in the pocket universe with his expanding Ten Tails army in chapter 77 of Boruto.
A humanoid entity termed “claw grimes” was revealed to be the source of Bug’s apprehension, and it was revealed that Code had given the creatures that resembled humans this name since they were all branded with Claw markings. The failing ship’s code said that he had more than a thousand soldiers available at the moment. He said that if Eida were not in Konoha, he would launch a swift attack, but that he would lose the element of surprise. At home in Konoha, Eida briefed Shikamaru about Code’s scheme and the amount of claw grimes the villain had generated up to that point (though she didn’t have an exact tally).
The adviser timidly inquired as to the strength of the claw grimes, and Eida reasoned that being portions of the Ten-Tails, they could not be feeble. She continued by saying that Code hated Kawaki for taking Isshiki and Eida away from him and that he wished to destroy the village and all Kawaki valued.
The two of them, Daemon and Himawari
The shopkeeper was completely enamoured by Eida, who was experimenting with clothes in Boruto chapter 77 and kept admiring her despite her distraction. The cyborg’s immunity was also commended by Sarada and Sumire, who did not wish to share it. While Daemon rode on Boruto’s shoulders and insulted him, Boruto complained about having to follow the females. As the younger cyborg was griping inside the shop about the lack of warriors in Konoha, he suddenly felt compelled to leave. As she passed, he grabbed Himawari and demanded to know who she was. Boruto intervened and ordered Daemon to stop grabbing his younger sibling.
In Boruto Chapter 77, the suspicious cyborg attacks the youngest Uzumaki before backing off when he sees that the terrified Himawari makes no move to avoid him. He probed her as to why she hadn’t made any efforts to shield herself. Daemon was confused by Boruto’s assertion that his sister wasn’t a shinobi because of his past experience with her powerful aura. Both Daemon and Himawari were thrown for a loop when the blond ninja misinterpreted the cyborg’s interest in his sister for love and affection and began yelling that he would not approve. After Kawaki kidnaps Naruto and Hinata, he and his henchmen move on to other targets.
In Boruto chapter 77, Naruto and Hinata headed to the Uzumaki home to prepare dinner. Just as they were saying how great it would be if Boruto and Kawaki could join them, Kawaki walked in. Naruto apologised for being a bother and affectionately remarked that the two youngsters were quite obstinate. The veteran karma user said the Sensory Unit missed him because it did not take into account his lack of a chakra signature. He continued by saying he had to speak with Naruto. Kawaki started off by reiterating his gratitude for Naruto and his firm belief that the Seventh Hokage had given him a new lease on life. Kawaki, Naruto attempted to explain, has always been a kind guy. But the latter cut in and emphasised that he was willing to do anything, even die, to defend the Hokage.
Kawaki revealed, even to his own astonishment, in Boruto chapter 77, how much his life centred around Naruto. He went on to say that the Otsutsuki who had sullied that planet and endangered the Seventh Hokage’s life would be eliminated. It was clear to Hinata that Kawaki included her son, Boruto, in his description of “every Otsutsuki,” and Kawaki admitted as much when he said he had felt bad after learning of Boruto’s survival. Naruto was taken aback when Hinata slapped him and called him nuts after he vowed he wouldn’t fail this time. Kawaki looked prepared for her response, as he concurred that only a mad person would kill their sibling. After he started thinking this way, Hinata asked her husband to change his mind. In addition, Naruto stated that Kawaki would have to pass through him to get to his son.
Since Boruto’s parents would be unable of carrying out such a murder, the karma-user in Boruto chapter 77 hardened his desire to do so. At the end of the chapter, Kawaki uses his karma to open a portal, teleporting the Hokage and his wife to another realm and promising them that he will gladly let Naruto kill him once this is all done.
A Few Parting Thoughts
The chaos foreseen by Boruto at the end of chapter 75 finally begins in Boruto’s chapter 77. Momoshiki had warned Boruto against promising anything to anybody, even Hinata, because of the elder karma user’s decision. The conclusion of chapter 77 of Boruto also validated a fan idea that Kawaki’s warning to Boruto in the scene after the time skip was a coded allusion to the fact that he had sent Naruto away.