Eida possesses the power of Omnipotence, enabling her to manipulate others' memories and emotions. However, intelligent characters like Shikamaru and Amado can still uncover the truth. While Eida's abilities have been a major concern, the latest chapter reveals that her power is not invincible. This limitation introduces narrative tension and paves the way for more intriguing side stories and subplots to emerge.
Eida's power in Boruto has often been seen as overwhelmingly "broken," but recent developments reveal that she is not entirely unstoppable.
Warning: SPOILERS for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #6
Few abilities in Boruto are as overpowered as Omnipotence, Eida's ability to manipulate the memories and emotions of others. This power works instantly and its effects are permanent for most people. However, as Boruto: Two Blue Vortex progresses, it becomes clear that even those under Eida's influence can uncover the truth if they are perceptive enough.
Eida's power, later identified as an Otsutsuki shinjutsu called Omnipotence, allows the user to rewrite the memories of large groups of people. Unlike the senior members of the Otsutsuki clan who had control over its use, Eida is a teenager who lacks conscious control over this power, which fully manifested only after Kawaki's intervention.
From the beginning, Eida's abilities have been overwhelming. Even Jigen feared her powers and ordered Boro to eliminate her. Eida doesn't need to engage in combat because nearly everyone who encounters her falls under her spell, rendering them unable to harm her. However, chapter #6 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex demonstrates that those affected by Eida can still discern the truth.
Amado and Shikamaru Begin to Unravel Omnipotence
In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter #5, the creators highlight moments where Eida's control over others shows signs of weakening. Amado, after discovering his daughter Abeki's data in Kawaki's kama, realizes his memories have been tampered with. Despite his altered memories, he understands that he was the only one who could have performed this task, leading him to believe his memories were altered. Following Amado's revelations, Shikamaru decides to investigate further.
In chapter #6, Shikamaru, still under Eida's Omnipotence, realizes that Boruto is Naruto's son and that his own memories have been manipulated. He experiences cognitive dissonance between his memories and reality, suggesting that Eida's powers are not as unbreakable as initially thought. When Eida's powers fully manifested at the end of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, many fans feared that her ability would be too overpowering, hindering the development of the story.
Eida's Nerfing Enhances the Story
Fortunately, the series now shows that, in addition to those naturally immune to Omnipotence, some individuals can recognize that their memories have been altered. It is no coincidence that Shikamaru and Amado, the two smartest characters in the manga, are the ones to discern this. While Eida can rewrite memories, she cannot change past actions. If people are clever enough to notice this, her power begins to falter.
Power balance has been a long-standing issue among Boruto fans. The creators are finally addressing these concerns by highlighting the limitations of the series' most broken ability. This approach restores narrative tension and revitalizes side stories and subplots. Demonstrating the weaknesses in Eida's power is a crucial improvement for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, allowing fans to engage with and debate the possible outcomes, which is essential for sustaining interest in any great manga.
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