The discussion of Boruto chapter 18 can be felt as a spoiler for who only watches the anime. Because the incident in this manga occurred after the fight against Momoshiki, while in the anime Boruto has not even passed the Academy.

For those who do not mind the leak or have read this story to the latest chapter, please continue to read the review below!

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#1 Answer the fate of Sumire Kakei

When Sumire Kakei is revealed as the mastermind of the Ghost groove, many think she will end up like a filler character. After the plot has ended, she will disappear and never be mentioned again.

The reason, Sumire is not seen in the chunin exam for the movie version. Ghost groove itself felt as a filler, and there is a possibility that Sumire will be expelled from the Academy for her mistake. In the manga also she never appeared.

But it turns out Boruto chapter 18 confirmed that Sumire is not a filler character.

Yep, she’s not a filler character.

Sumire never took a chunin exam because she ultimately preferred to be a staff member at Katasuke’s lab.

In terms of fighting ability, Sumire is among the most honed of all the Academy’s students. Especially since she actually still has a bond with Nue.

But the ability that she got because her father regards her as an instrument of revenge. It seems that Sumire finally decided to actually carve out her own way, not as a fighter but a staffer in ninja technological development.

#2 New Style Ninja Battle

Not only to bring Katasuke alone, it turns out Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki were given the opportunity to test the new technology of the scientist.

One of them you can see above. Sarada (who must fight two versus one) managed to reverse the situation by using a light grenade.

They also had time to try inventions such as a sound eraser, gloves to climb flat wall surface, and others.

Boruto chapter 18 asserts that Katasuke is basically a good person. Boruto might have had a bad experience with the scientist, because Katasuke had been the victim of Kara’s genjutsu in the chunin exam. The genjutsu made Katasuke’s character more reckless than usual.

Yet now, after Katasuke – supposedly – already liberated, he also shows his true nature. Even Sumire also asserted that she trusts Katasuke and respect to him.

#3 Saber Chakra!

Wow. Star Wars: The Last Jedi will air next month. It seems that Ukyo Odachi, the scriptwriter of the manga, decided to show off technology related to the film.

Yep, that’s saber chakra. This sword is said to use its user chakra to create an energy bar. From the shape you still remember the same lightsaber, isn’t?

But if you’re excited about watching Boruto use this, just be patient. Maybe Boruto will actually use it, but he can not do it freely.

The sword is not perfect yet. Katasuke admitted that the sword will absorb the energy of its users with greed.

But yes … the last time Boruto used a sword with the consumption of greedy chakra (Hiramekarei), his Jougan was almost active. So maybe he really needs a weapon like this?

At least we will soon see a star war.

#4 Konohamaru Lost!

Boruto chapter 18 presents a disclosure that Navers might have feared. Konohamaru and Mugino, his partner, officially declared missing by Naruto. It seems that the one shinobi failed to cope with the threats that targeted it on Kara’s aircraft.

So, is Konohamaru killed?

I’m sure not. Although Ukyo Kodachi, on the blessing of Kishimoto, is planning to kill any old character this is not the right moment.

I think there are three possibilities regarding Konohamaru’s fate. First, he was paralyzed. But he was interrogated for questioning what he knew about Kara’s package, which vanished from the box.

Second, Konohamaru decides to run and take Mugino to avoid the hunter. The chase is still going on.

Third, Konohamaru may still be fighting with the perpetrator until now.

Clearly, Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki will see for themselves what happened to Konohamaru. Their location was closest to the fall of the Kara airship.

The perpetrator of this attack is allegedly Ao, a hero of Kirigakure who just met Boruto on the train. Let’s see how Boruto reacts when he has to fight Ao again. The reason, this one shinobi including veterans.

That’s the discussion of Boruto chapter 18. What do you think happened to Konohamaru?

Actually I just hope that the final battle of Boruto will not be filled with this star war technology.