Boruto: Blue Vortex Chapter 12

Key Themes & Lessons

Ninja's Fundamental Lesson: The importance of seeing through deception.
Boruto's Humility: Despite looking powerful during the time skip, Boruto is humbled by a tough battle with Hiari.

Rescue Mission: Boruto saves Sarada and positions himself protectively between her and Hiari.
Hiari's Attack: Boruto blocks Hiari's attempt to decapitate him using his sword.
One-handed Seals: Boruto performs one-handed seals, indicating elite Shinobi status.
Wind Release: Boruto uses Wind Release: Breakthrough Jutsu to push Hiari away.
Hiari's Retreat: Before hitting the ground, Hiari teleports using a claw mark.
Boruto's Strategy: Boruto analyzes Hiari’s claw mark technique to strategize a counterattack.

Team 10's Location: Delta locates Team 10, who are reported safe and returning to the village.
Jura's Appearance: Jura is calm and unbothered by Kawaki and Delta's presence.

Konohamaru's Belief: He tells Boruto that his position hasn't changed in the village's eyes due to altered memories from omnipotence.
Sarada's Defense: Sarada defends Boruto, urging Konohamaru to believe Boruto's actions, not the altered memories.

Hiari's Fighting Style: Boruto deduces Hiari’s style is similar to Code’s, instructs Nishi to monitor claw marks.
Boruto's Orders: Boruto orders Nishi to act, showing frustration over omnipotence effects.
Boruto's Insight: Boruto provides insight into saving Sasuke, emphasizing the need to defeat Hiari.

Konohamaru's Barrier: Uses Wind Release: Rosin Barrier Jutsu to protect Boruto while he gathers chakra.
Sarda's Lightning Release: Sarda uses Lightning Release: Chidori Stream to defend herself against Hiari.
Boruto's Rasengan Uzuhiko: Boruto attempts to use a powerful Rasengan Uzuhiko to defeat Hiari.
Kawaki's Intervention: Kawaki assists by shrinking claw marks and pinning down Hiari, eventually defeating him.

Thorn Soul: An unexplained item that is crucial for saving Sasuke and possibly other transformed individuals.
Boruto's Injury: Boruto is critically injured by a Bijūdama bullet from Jura.
Jura's Ultimatum: Jura declares Boruto too dangerous due to his knowledge and targets him for elimination.

Boruto and Kawaki: Tense collaboration due to unresolved issues despite working towards a common goal.
Sarda's Development: Shows growth by utilizing her father's techniques and strength effectively in combat.

Boruto's Perception: Continued struggle with being misperceived as a villain due to omnipotence-curved memories.
Jura's Next Move: Jura prepares for another long-distance attack, setting up future conflict escalation.