How Boruto Rewrote the Timeline and Defied Fate

How Did Boruto Rewrite the Timeline?

Why did this even happen? Ikemoto actually showed this in the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga, but you probably missed it. Don’t worry — we’re going to break it all down together and figure out how it went down. Read the manga blog till the end.

The established canon that predicted Boruto’s inevitable death at Jura’s hands got flipped on its head. Kawaki turned out to be that unforeseen variable capable of rewriting the book of fate — and it looks like Boruto was aware of this twist ahead of time.

But how?

Boruto’s Knowledge of the Future

The latest events shed light on a fascinating possibility. It’s not out of the question that Boruto has access to information about the future — stuff that not even Kashin Koji knows. And the root of this? His inherited ability from Momoshiki to foresee what’s coming.

This brings us to the core of one of the manga’s biggest mysteries: is the future carved in stone, or is it something flexible? That question really takes center stage when we see Boruto’s destined fate — dying at Jura’s hands — get averted. And this whole “hacking fate” idea doesn’t just come out of nowhere. It’s firmly grounded in previous events.

The Power of Prescience

We’ve seen hints of this power before. First, Momoshiki dropped that prophecy about Boruto’s blue eyes taking everything from him. Later, in Chapter 75, Boruto actually saw those same visions of the future himself. In reality, it’s kind of a hidden advantage that lets him mess with the flow of time — and Boruto played this trump card masterfully in the recent chapters.

As Kashin Koji pointed out, Kawaki showing up on the battlefield was an anomaly. Using his Dream technique, Koji analyzed endless timelines, and not a single one had this outcome. But at the exact moment Boruto’s destined end came for him, Prescience recalibrated. A brand new pool of possibilities appeared, and in that mix was the one scenario where Kawaki became Boruto’s savior.

Was It Luck or Strategy?

Now, you could be tempted to chalk it all up to dumb luck — like Boruto just pulled the winning ticket. But that feels shallow. I think this power might actually be unstable, and Boruto’s still learning how to control it. And that just cranks up the tension and keeps us hooked on watching him evolve.

Plus, I’m convinced that Ten Directions Koji is directly tied to what Boruto’s doing. I don’t see this as an automatic process. It feels more like a signal that someone’s consciously breaking the flow of events. And now Boruto isn’t just a pawn anymore — he’s a player.

Boruto Knew Kawaki Would Arrive

Throughout the story, there are clues hinting that Boruto saw this outcome coming. The most telling one? His reaction to Kawaki’s arrival.

There’s not even a flicker of surprise on Boruto’s face. If anything, he looks more like he’s annoyed Kawaki showed up late rather than shocked he came at all. You could argue that Boruto, having asked Kawaki to remove his limiters to take on Jura, was just expecting him back. But that logic doesn’t really hold up.

Even knowing Kawaki’s intentions, Boruto couldn’t have been certain of the exact timing. And on top of that, there’s zero sign of relief from Boruto — no “Thank God, Kawaki made it in time!” Instead, his vibe is more like, “Dude, you were supposed to be here a few moments ago.” It’s almost a dead giveaway that he knew the exact time and place.

If you pay attention to Boruto’s body language and facial expressions, it’s clear he was expecting this. He saw it coming.

Ikemoto’s Intentional Foreshadowing

And let’s not forget — Ikemoto drew this all intentionally. None of it’s by accident. Sure, some folks might see that as a debatable point, and that’s fine. But if you look at the full chain of events, the picture starts to make sense.

Think back to Chapter 2: Boruto gave Konohamaru specific instructions to take Sarada and the others to the exact spot where they first ran into the ninja from the Sand Village. That plot thread comes back around now. Konohamaru, following Boruto’s plan, tells Mitsuki to meet up at that location.

And the way this moment is presented is super interesting. Mitsuki looks confused — he can’t figure out why that order was given. And for what seems like just a basic tactical instruction, this dialogue gets a ton of attention. Later, when they reach the meeting point, Konohamaru emphasizes again that Boruto sent them there. And once more, Mitsuki wonders what the reason is.

The author is intentionally, almost obsessively, pointing out that this choice of location came from Boruto.

Tactical Genius or Future Vision?

It’s like the old version of Ten Directions Koji relied on calculation, but Boruto is going for brute-force intervention. And it happens again literally just a few pages later. Mitsuki’s still mulling over why Boruto chose that spot. He even throws out a theory that maybe Boruto plans to use the Flying Thunder God technique to evacuate them. But we know that’s not it.

Kashin Koji already explained that Boruto can’t instantly escape from Jura. To teleport over large distances, he needs time to focus. We saw that when he tried to warp to the Ten Tails’ dimension — and Jura’s not about to give him that window. The only option left? Fight.

So Boruto’s plan wasn’t about teleporting the team out. His real goal was to set up a meeting between them and Delta — and that’s exactly what went down at that spot.

Boruto Is Acting Independently

That brings us right back to Boruto’s ability to see the future. It’s crystal clear that he knew Delta was going to show up there because he’d already seen it. Same with Kawaki storming the battlefield. Kawaki came in with Delta; Boruto foresaw that combo ahead of time and made sure his team was in the right place.

The key thing is, Boruto was acting independently of Kashin Koji. Koji straight-up admitted he had no idea Kawaki would arrive — that outcome wasn’t in any of his infinite forecasts. But Boruto knew.

Boruto Triggered the Change

And that’s because Boruto himself triggered the change by giving Kawaki the order. Koji even confirms this, pointing out that Boruto passed something on to Kawaki in recent days — but Koji didn’t get any updates from Ten Directions during that whole period.

Here’s my theory: the moment Boruto told Kawaki what to do about his limiters, the future went through a fundamental change. That shift triggered Boruto’s inherited ability from Momoshiki, letting him get a clear vision of the newly updated timeline.

And that, in turn, gives more weight to the idea that Boruto also foresaw Sarada’s death. I think it’s possible he’s already run into this scenario — like when he saved her from Code back in the early chapters — and now he’s trying to change a fate that keeps trying to catch up with her.

Boruto’s Vow and Its Deeper Meaning

Remember the vow Boruto made in Chapter 6 of the Boruto manga, after that clash with Mitsuki?
“I swear to save not just Master Sasuke, but everyone else who was turned into trees.”

That wording really matters. A lot of people assume he was only talking about Naruto and Hinata, but the way the camera focuses on Boruto and Sarada in that scene makes it feel like his promise includes her too.

That suggests Boruto might’ve seen a future where Sarada is doomed — and he probably thought he’d changed her fate, but actually, he hadn’t.

Sarada’s Fate and the Role of Foresight

Some people will argue that all this is thanks to Kashin Koji’s Ten Directions. But let’s not forget — that same foresight showed Boruto was supposed to die in his fight with Jura.

So really, Sarada’s death makes more sense in a scenario where Boruto survives — because only then would he be in a position to try and stop the tragedy.

If they’re hinting that Boruto saw Sarada’s death, that vision almost definitely came from Momoshiki’s power.

And what if both abilities — Momoshiki’s and Koji’s — are just fragments of something bigger, and Boruto’s the one who’ll bring them together?

Drop your theories in the comments.

Clash of Foresight: Momoshiki vs. Kashin Koji

Now, let’s talk about the dilemma of these two powers of foresight.

It was recently stated that Momoshiki’s gift is inferior to Kashin Koji’s Clairvoyance. At first glance, that tracks — after all, Koji’s using Shibai’s Shinjutsu. But Momoshiki isn’t just some random Otsutsuki. He’s at least a lord — and he outranked Kaguya.

Sure, that sounds convincing on the surface. But when you dig deeper, some weird things pop up.

Ten Directions lets Koji see endless possible futures. He can see all the potential outcomes, but he doesn’t know which one will actually happen. In a way, he knows everything and nothing at the same time.

The Power of Prophecy: Momoshiki’s Clarity

Momoshiki’s ability, on the other hand, shows the one reality that’s supposed to happen.

He saw Boruto losing everything — and that’s exactly what went down. The events Boruto witnessed in Chapter 75 were an exact repeat of Momoshiki’s prophecy. Everything unfolded just as predicted.

The only mistake fans made was thinking Boruto changed the prophecy. In reality, the chain of events didn’t change — only Momoshiki’s interpretation did.

He assumed Boruto would break under the weight of his losses. Momoshiki even foresaw the “blue eyes.” Fans mistakenly thought that meant Boruto’s own eyes, but actually, it’s Eida’s eyes.

Knowledge vs. Probability

So what would you pick?
Absolute knowledge but no control over the details?
Or the chaos of probabilities with at least some understanding of your fate?

At its core, Momoshiki’s power might actually be more effective than Koji’s Ten Directions Shinjutsu — because it gives you knowledge of the specific future, rather than drowning you in endless guesses.

Momoshiki’s Origins and Flaws

And don’t forget — Momoshiki was part of the Otsutsuki clan’s main branch, the one that went to check on Kaguya’s location and her God Tree, and then tried to grow a new one using tailed beast chakra.

His main goal was immortality — and cinnabar pills, those little chakra pellets he eats. That’s mentioned in the novels more than once.

We should also remember this important point:
Momoshiki wasn’t interested in hard work.
He preferred to absorb and use other people’s techniques instead of relying on his own power. That’s why his taijutsu skills were super limited — and that ended up being one of his fatal weaknesses.

I think that’s exactly why he knows about all the Shinjutsu — because Shinjutsu is basically free power without effort.

My take is that his ability to see the future isn’t even his own strength. He got it from somewhere — and it’s clear he doesn’t fully control it.

Limits of Both Powers

Of course, both powers have their limits:

• Momoshiki can’t see his own fate.
• Koji, even though he can see all the branches of reality, doesn’t know which one is real — and his ability kicks in spontaneously.
• Koji’s edge is probably that he can see his own future.

Flawed Tools in a War Against Destiny

And that’s where we land. Both of these foresight powers aren’t some kind of absolute — they’re just flawed tools in the hands of people trying to break out of the system.

• One gives you clear knowledge of the future but leaves you blind to your own destiny.
• The other gives you infinite possibilities — where you could drown without ever finding the truth.

Boruto’s Legacy: Rewriting Time

But what if Boruto’s already on the path to merging these opposites?

What if his true legacy isn’t just to see what’s coming — but to intervene, reshape it, and even trick the fabric of time itself?