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After 26 Years, Boruto Is Upgrading Naruto’s Most Iconic Signature Move

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It is revealed that Mamushi will attack Konoha to devour his primary target, Eida, and fulfill his desire to evolve. However, the most notable detail from Kashin Kojiโ€™s revelation is that Mamushi possesses a technique strikingly similar to Narutoโ€™s most iconic jutsu, the Shadow Clone Jutsu. The details surrounding Mamushiโ€™s ability confirm that it is an upgraded version of Narutoโ€™s signature move in every way. While it still has its flaws, Mamushiโ€™s technique will evoke strong nostalgia for Narutoโ€™s Shadow Clone Jutsu, especially since fans havenโ€™t seen Naruto use it in a long time.

Boruto‘s New Villain Embodies Naruto’s Iconic Move With an Upgrade

Mamushi clone technique
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In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 27, titled โ€œBet Your Life On It,โ€ Kashin Koji not only warns the Konoha villagers about Mamushiโ€™s attack but also reveals that Mamushiโ€™s primary technique is called Division. Koji explains that it isnโ€™t an ordinary Shadow Clone Jutsu, as it doesnโ€™t involve splitting chakra or physical strength. Instead, each clone Mamushi produces is a real version of himself. This instantly elevates Narutoโ€™s signature move to an entirely new level, as traditional shadow clones are easy to counter since they donโ€™t embody the real person. Moreover, Mamushi can produce unlimited clones since the technique doesnโ€™t rely on dividing chakra.

While this makes Mamushi seem nearly unbeatable, Kashin Koji also reveals the techniqueโ€™s flaw. Though details remain limited, Mamushiโ€™s intelligence decreases with every clone he creates. This means the more clones there are, the less intelligent they become. However, as the clones are defeated and their numbers decrease, the remaining ones regain intelligence. Since each clone is a true individual capable of creating new clones, Kashin Koji emphasizes that every single one must be defeated simultaneously.

These details suggest that even though Mamushiโ€™s Division Technique has a major flaw, its advantages far outweigh it. With Boruto not participating in this fight, defending against Mamushi will prove extremely difficult for Konohaโ€™s shinobi. However, key players like Inojin, now armed with a new technique, are preparing for the imminent battle. Ultimately, this latest revelation significantly upgrades Narutoโ€™s most iconic move, and it will be fascinating to see how ninjas from Konoha manage to defend against it, especially with Borutoโ€™s main hero’s absence adding to the tension.


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