Boruto has finished its first part after airing 293 episodes. One of the exciting revelations in the series was Boruto’s awakening of his Jougan – a power that emanates from his eyes. Despite both sharing the origin of their powers from the eyes, Jougan is different from the Sharingan. It is also considered the strongest dojutsu owned by Boruto. So, what is Jougan, and why is it so significant?
1. Jougan First Appearance
Boruto first demonstrated his ability to use Jougan in Episode 14. During his fight against Nue, his Jougan was inadvertently activated. He could see the weakness of his enemy related to the flow of chakra in Nue’s body.
2. Older Than Sharingan and Byakugan
Sharingan and Byakugan are among the most popular ocular powers in Naruto and Boruto’s worlds. Both originate from the Otsutsuki Clan. Meanwhile, only a few recognize Jougan’s power. Only the Otsutsuki Clan could recognize it, as Jougan had existed before Sharingan and Byakugan.
This could only mean that Boruto is the only owner of Jougan, and it had stopped appearing for several hundred years.
3. The Meaning of Jougan
Jougan’s nature remains mysterious since Boruto has yet to master its full potential. But, it is known to be a pure eye when fully awakened. However, its creator, Masashi Kishimoto, and Ukyo Kodachi, have not officially revealed the full capacity of Jougan.
4. Not Yet in Manga
Masashi Kishimoto’s inconsistency in providing information is a known fact among Naruto’s fans. This is also the case with Jougan’s introduction. It initially appeared in the anime before the manga, causing confusion to fans. But, in Boruto’s first part’s ending, it was proven that Jougan exists and is a vital part of the series.
5. Jougan’s Abilities
Jougan has impressive abilities. When Boruto’s Jougan is activated, he gains a significant increase in his vision. He can also see the weaknesses of his opponents related to chakra flow, similar to Byakugan. Boruto can also see paths through dimensions with Jougan, and he can anticipate space and time jutsu, making him a formidable opponent.
Conclusion
Boruto’s Jougan remains shrouded in mystery despite having been revealed in the series. Its discovery has piqued interests among fans, and its potential has yet to be fully realized. With the series on-going, it will be exciting to see how Boruto will explore and develop Jougan and whether it will be his go-to power in future battles.
