Will Code Become the Ultimate Vessel for Momoshiki?

Code is a character in the Boruto storyline whose importance is up for debate, and whose purpose remains unclear. Where is Momoshiki right now? Why hasn’t Boruto fully mastered his Karma even after three years? Is he afraid of the consequences, or is it that he just can’t control it? To really understand who Code is, why he comes across as so weak, and what kind of role the writers might’ve planned for him, let’s dive into the details and hidden clues the creators left behind.

Code’s fanaticism and his connection to the Otsutsuki:
Code is a full-on Otsutsuki worshipper. He idolized Isshiki and desperately wanted to become his vessel. But that dream shattered when reality hit: his body just wasn’t capable of containing the power of two Otsutsuki at once. After his defeat, Isshiki implanted himself with Shibai’s genes in an attempt to unlock the Koku’gan. He took over a being who’d reached god-tier status and vanished into another dimension. Those divine genes later became the basis for creating cyborgs, and even Code and Kawaki inherited a fraction of that power. But for Code, Isshiki’s genes didn’t work the way they were supposed to. All he got was a White Karma—a gift that can’t preserve Isshiki’s soul.

Still, that doesn’t mean it can’t serve as a vessel for another Otsutsuki, just like regular Karma does. White Karma still boosts Code’s abilities, maybe giving him extra chakra reserves and battle experience from the Otsutsuki. Who knows, maybe it even holds echoes of Isshiki’s powers, like his black rods, the cubes, or that terrifying eye. For now, it’s all speculation.

But one thing’s certain: Code is positioned as a potential vessel for the Otsutsuki will and the heir to Isshiki’s ideals of godhood. But fate clearly had other plans.

Code’s defeats and his weakness:
Code’s journey has been one long string of L’s. He got destroyed by Daemon, then by Momoshiki, and post-timeskip Boruto made it clear just how far ahead he is of this “fanboy.” Even the evolved Ten-Tails mocked him, calling him worthless. Sure, Code carries Shibai’s genes, which helped the Ten-Tails evolve, but he himself is still a nobody. The White Karma is mysterious, but even that doesn’t elevate him to a higher level. After Amado removed his limiters, Code was supposed to surpass Jigen in power. But Boruto, who wasn’t even relying on Karma, took him down easily.

Even Sasuke, now one-eyed and one-armed and someone who had previously lost to Jigen, managed to wound Code. Sasuke only lost in the end because he was ambushed by a swarm of Tsumeaka and turned into a tree. To readers, Code comes off like the ultimate loser. Ikemoto almost seems like he’s intentionally emphasizing just how powerless he is. He failed to fulfill Isshiki’s final wish, couldn’t change the course of events, and keeps operating solo with zero success. That’s a stark contrast to Boruto, who hates the Otsutsuki and is doing everything he can to rid his body of the parasite.

Then comes the twist: Momoshiki lost his shot at resurrection.

Boruto’s Karma and what’s really going on:
Boruto had already shown signs of controlling his Karma before, but after he sacrificed himself to protect others, everything changed. Momoshiki lost his chance to revive. Their genes merged, and Boruto became a full-fledged Otsutsuki. Now their minds are linked. For three years, Boruto trained, preparing himself for the moment he’d confront Momoshiki again, fully aware of how dangerous it could be.

But when he faced Kawaki, his Karma activated, and Boruto ran off while suppressing it. Kashin Koji mentioned that during his training, Momoshiki kept trying to break through and take over his body. But in the first episode, Boruto uses Karma confidently; he’s no longer afraid of losing control. And Kawaki drops the line, “You’re going to meet the Seventh,” something he wouldn’t have said if Momoshiki were still in there. That raises some big questions. Some fans think Boruto and Momoshiki could’ve formed a “partnership,” like Naruto did with Kurama. But that seems unlikely. Kurama was raised by Hagoromo; he was tied to the Earth and had real emotions—resentment, anger, but also understanding. Momoshiki is an alien. He’s spent thousands of years devouring worlds, viewing humans as food and Earth as just another source of power. Boruto’s humanity means nothing to him. He’s obsessed with godhood; there’s no room for friendship here.

The theory about Code’s future:
There’s a scene where Kawaki suggests Boruto could get rid of his Karma by transferring it to Code. That would let Boruto move his soul into a new body and leave Momoshiki stuck in the old one. Code, when talking to Momoshiki, showed him the same respect he gave Isshiki. His obsession with the clan is obvious. It’s possible Ikemoto’s hinting that Code might become Momoshiki’s next vessel. If Momoshiki breaks free, he could offer Code the chance to be his host. And Code, always failing, always desperate to serve the Otsutsuki, would probably say yes in a heartbeat. That would mean Momoshiki gets a body, Boruto is finally free, and Kawaki would no longer see Boruto as a threat. This would be a logical and much more interesting twist than the “Momoshiki buddy arc.”

At that point, Momoshiki could step into the spotlight as the next major villain—maybe after Amado’s daughter’s story plays out. He could go after Kawaki to sacrifice him to the God Tree and maybe even take control of all the Shinju.

Shibai mystery beyond the plot:
Shibai’s on another level entirely. Based on the manga, it doesn’t look like he’s planning to return. We might see his body, and maybe Jura inherited some divine traits from him; after all, Code does have Shibai’s genes. But Shibai gave up his physical form to achieve a godlike existence. He doesn’t need a vessel, and his role in the story is more symbolic than active. So if Code still has a role to play, it’s probably as a temporary vessel for Momoshiki. As long as the White Karma stays active, he’ll stick around as an antagonist. The storylines involving Amado and his daughter seem secondary for now, though they could take center stage later on. But that’s a topic for another article.

My theory that Code will become Momoshiki’s vessel actually makes a lot of sense and works well for Ikemoto’s narrative. It solves the problem of Code’s uselessness, gives Momoshiki a path to becoming the main villain, frees Boruto from the immediate threat of being taken over, and sets up an exciting new dynamic for the conflict. It’s way more compelling than the unlikely idea of a Boruto-Momoshiki bromance. Code, the eternal failure, could become one of the biggest threats in the series.

What do you think of this theory? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and I’ll catch you in the next breakdown.