Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 22, released on May 20, 2025, delivers an electrifying showdown between Boruto Uzumaki and the menacing Shinju, Jura, escalating the stakes in the manga’s gripping narrative. In Chapter 21, titled Mangekyo Sharingan, Sarada Uchiha unleashed her powerful Ohirume ability, a gravity-manipulating Mangekyo Sharingan technique, to defeat the Shinju Ryu by controlling black hole-like spheres that neutralized his Iron Sand attacks and obliterated him with an explosive impact.
Meanwhile, Boruto teleported to the battlefield to save Konohamaru from the Shinju Matsuri, slicing her apart, which prompted Jura to sense his presence and move to confront him. Jura’s dramatic arrival in the Land of Wind via his Claw Marks teleportation technique sets the stage for a high-stakes clash in Chapter 22. This chapter showcases Boruto’s refined skills against Jura’s overwhelming power, with the Rasengan Uzuhiko’s failure adding intrigue. Below is a detailed account of the battle, an explanation of why Boruto’s ultimate technique faltered, and updates on the Boruto anime’s return.
Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 22. You can read the latest chapter online for free on Viz Media.
Jura’s Arrival and the Battle’s Ignition
Chapter 21 ended with Jura, the Shinju leader, acknowledging Boruto’s arrival after the young shinobi intervened to save Konohamaru from Matsuri. In Chapter 22, Jura storms into the Land of Wind using his Claw Marks Shinjutsu, appearing before Mitsuki and a fatigued Sarada, who has collapsed from chakra exhaustion after her battle with Ryu. However, Jura’s true target is Boruto, and he quickly shifts to confront him, setting up a battle that fans have eagerly anticipated.
The fight begins with Boruto ambushing Jura from behind with a swift sword slash, showcasing his training under Sasuke and Kashin Koji. Boruto follows with a powerful Rasengan, forcing Jura downward. Jura counters with a Rinnegan-powered Tailed Beast Bomb (Juubidama), highlighting his immense strength. Boruto evades using his Flying Raijin technique, teleporting via a shuriken embedded in a nearby rock formation, demonstrating his tactical prowess. In a bold move, Boruto allows Jura’s Wood Release (Mokuton) to ensnare him, a calculated risk to close the distance and unleash his Rasengan Uzuhiko, which harnesses the planet’s rotational energy.
The battle intensifies as Boruto infuses his katana with the Rasengan Uzuhiko, shattering Jura’s Wood Release. However, Jura’s durability is staggering—he nullifies the Uzuhiko’s effects by “eating” its power and retaliates, briefly capturing Boruto. This resilience, as noted in X posts suggesting “Boruto might be cooked,” underscores Jura’s dominance, leaving Boruto struggling against an opponent who seems nearly invincible.
Why Rasengan Uzuhiko Failed Against Jura
The Rasengan Uzuhiko, Boruto’s signature technique, is a revolutionary evolution of the Rasengan, utilizing the planet’s rotational energy to disorient and overwhelm its target, making the world appear to spin. This technique previously overpowered Code, proving its potency. However, in Chapter 22, Jura neutralizes it, shocking Boruto and readers.
As the chapter revealed, Jura’s Shinju nature, tied to the Divine Trees and Otsutsuki legacy, grants him advanced chakra manipulation, likely through his Rinnegan or Wood Release, allowing him to absorb or disrupt the Uzuhiko’s planetary energy. His ability to “eat” the technique’s power renders Boruto’s trump card ineffective, forcing him to rely on other strategies and highlighting Jura’s near-unstoppable nature.
When to Expect the Boruto Anime’s Return
Studio Pierrot has confirmed that Boruto: Naruto Next Generations will return with a “Part 2,” though no specific release date has been announced. The anime has been on hiatus since May 2023, after its 293rd episode, as Pierrot focuses on projects like Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. With Bleach’s final episodes nearing completion, Boruto’s second season may premiere in late 2025 or early 2026, after covering key arcs involving Eida and Daemon. Fans will likely wait longer for the anime to adapt Chapter 22’s Boruto vs. Jura battle, as it catches up to the manga’s current arc.
Chapter 22 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex delivers a breathtaking battle that underscores Boruto’s growth and Jura’s terrifying power, setting the stage for future conflicts. For more details on this chapter, including spoilers, visit out comprehensive article. With the manga releasing monthly, fans can expect more thrilling developments in the Boruto saga.
