Screen Rant

  • Ever since he was introduced into Boruto, Kawaki has attracted comparisons to Sasuke. 1 / 7

    Kawaki in Boruto vertical

  • Both characters are the protagonist's rival and flirt with darkness. 2 / 7

    Boruto 4 cover vertical

  • And both are cool, mysterious, moody, powerful and popular. 3 / 7

    Boruto, Sarada, Sasuke and Naruto in Next Generations vertical

  • However, a new development has brought the two characters even closer. 4 / 7

    Boruto 1 cover vertical

  • Kawaki is referred to by Kara, and its leader Jigen, as a "vessel." 5 / 7

    Kawaki in Boruto Naruto Next Generations

  • Now it seems like the vessel is for Jigen himself, AKA Isshiki Otsutsuki. 6 / 7

    Boruto 5 manga cover vertical

  • This storyline is very similar to Sasuke and Orochimaru from the original Naruto series. 7 / 7