Naruto’s Untapped Power: Why Boruto Ignores His God Chakra
Fans are left wondering why Naruto’s most powerful abilities remain unused in Boruto, despite canon confirming he still possesses his legendary Six Paths Chakra. What’s holding him back, and why does the anime seem to forget his true strength?
For longtime fans, the question is impossible to ignore: why does Naruto, once a near-unstoppable force, never tap into his full potential in Boruto? The Seventh Hokage still has the Six Paths Chakra, a permanent gift from Hagoromo, not some temporary boost. Yet, the series seems determined to sideline these abilities, leaving viewers frustrated and speculating about the creative choices behind the scenes.
Six Paths Sage Mode: The Forgotten Arsenal
Back in Naruto Shippuden, receiving the Six Paths Chakra was a game-changer. Naruto gained the power to heal severe wounds, sense chakra across the globe, manipulate Yin-Yang Release, and even counter deadly attacks like Kill Ash Bones—all without relying on Kurama. These abilities were meant to be a lasting part of his arsenal, not a fleeting upgrade.
Despite this, Boruto rarely acknowledges these powers. Instead, Naruto is often shown using basic Sage Mode or a simplified version of Kurama Mode. The narrative treats him as if he’s gone from a legendary warrior to an overworked leader who can barely keep up. This disconnect between what he should be able to do and what the show depicts has led many to accuse the writers of taking the easy way out.
Power Boosts Lost: What Changed After the War?
During the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto’s strength was amplified by more than just his own chakra. He had access to fragments from all the Tailed Beasts, which supercharged his Six Paths Sage Mode into a dazzling, godlike form. He could fly, wield Truth-Seeking Orbs, and display powers that set him apart from everyone else.
After the war, those borrowed boosts faded. The Tailed Beasts reclaimed their chakra, Naruto used up his Truth-Seeking Orbs, and the visual spectacle of his powers diminished. The death of Kurama in Boruto was the final blow, stripping away the last major amplifier. Without Kurama, Naruto can’t access his most advanced forms or combine them for the overwhelming strength he once had.
Boruto’s Approach: Downplaying the Quiet Strength
What remains is the base Six Paths Senjutsu—still formidable, but far less flashy. Boruto’s creators seem uninterested in exploring these subtler abilities, choosing instead to focus on Naruto’s limitations. The show doesn’t retcon his powers or claim he lost them; it simply acts as if they’re not worth mentioning.
For many, this creative decision feels like a missed opportunity. The quieter aspects of Naruto’s strength are ignored, and the character who once stood at the pinnacle of power is now portrayed as just another ninja struggling to keep up. Meanwhile, all episodes of Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations are available to stream on Crunchyroll.