Does Matsuri Love Konohamaru in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex?

Does Matsuri love Konohamaru in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex? Explore the roles of both characters and their relationship.

Matsuri and Konohamaru
Matsuri as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

As the sequel of Naruto, Boruto has continued its legacy by introducing several new characters, intertwining their tales with the old cast. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, which takes place after the Boruto time skip does the same, and has featured some of the most fascinating figures in the series. 

One of these is the Human God Trees. Matsuri, a leading figure in this race, shares a particularly close relationship with Konohamaru. This leads to the question of whether she loves him. 

Yes, Matsuri does love Konohamaru in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, and her feelings are connected to her creation in the series. Here is a closer look. 

Who Is Konohamaru in the Naruto Universe?

Konohamaru as seen in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)
Konohamaru as seen in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Konohamaru, the grandson of the third Hokage, is a very important figure in the Naruto universe. He was originally a bratty child who grew to be a close friend of Naruto, actively supporting his goal to become the Hokage. 

Having been inspired by the protagonist, Konohamaru aspires to achieve the same goal and has become a formidable ninja. Resultantly, his techniques also mirror Naruto’s. Konohamaru learned the Rasengan in rapid fashion and is also talented in the Shadow Clone Technique.

His significance continues in Boruto as one of Konoha’s top Jonin. He leads his own team, mentoring Boruto, Sarada and Mitsuki. Following Boruto’s defection, Konohamaru became the chief aide of Shikamaru, carrying out important missions for him.

How Is Matsuri Created in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex?

Matsuri as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)
Matsuri as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

The most threatening new villains in Boruto are the Human God Trees, who are created out of the flesh of the Ten-Tails. When a person is consumed by Code’s Claw Grimes, they turn into a tree, following which they emerge as self-aware sentient God Trees.

These figures have shades of their sample’s personalities and chakra but possess fearsome powers. Matsuri was created in a similar manner when Moegi Kazamatsuri was consumed by the Claw Grimes during Code’s attack on Konoha.

Her appearance is similar to Moegi’s, but she considers herself to be a separate person. Matsuri’s abilities surpass that of Code’s and are among the most threatening in the series. Recognizing the danger of her and the God Trees, Konohamaru and other ninjas were on a covert mission to get close to them. When the God Trees let their guard down, they could enact their plan and free allies such as Moegi.

Does Matsuri Love Konohamaru in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex?

Matsuri and Konohamaru
Matsuri and Konohamaru as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

As we have seen, Matsuri does love Konohamaru in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. She is constantly flustered in his presence and cares little about the plans of the other God Trees if it means she can spend time with him.

Additionally, she also asked if she could call him “Kohamaru-chan” endearingly. Matsuri’s personality is a more extreme form of Moegi’s, who is believed to have also liked Konohamaru. Both Moegi and Konohamaru were part of Team Ebisu and grew up as ninjas together.

They shared a close bond, which continues all the way to Boruto. While Moegi never openly states her feelings for Konohamaru, Matsuri being influenced by her personality serves as proof that Moegi also likes Konohamaru.

Konohamaru and Moegi as seen in the manga (Image via Studio Pierrot)
Konohamaru and Moegi as seen in the manga (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Konohamaru, in turn, has shown hints of reciprocating Moegi’s feelings. Unfortunately, this has caused significant controversy among the fandom.

Why Are Boruto Fans Unhappy With Konohamaru?

Boruto fans have been unhappy with Konohamaru’s development in the series for a long time. For a man destined to become the “next Naruto”, groomed to inherit the position of Hokage, he has been featured very little in the sequel.

However, with Moegi being captured and Matsuri’s infatuation with him, he finally got his time to shine. The entire plan of getting close to the God Trees relied on Konohamaru and his connection to Matsuri. Regrettably, their goals were put to a halt before they ever properly started.

Matsuri and Konohamaru
Matsuri and Konohamaru as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

This occurred when Matsuri asked Konohamaru if she could call him “Konohamaru-chan”, to which he swiftly turned her down. The God Tree realized that Konohamaru refused her since Moegi was the only one who used that nickname, and he was still hung up on her. Irritated by this, Matsuri decided to get rid of her feelings of love by consuming Konohamaru. This happened in the most recent Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter, with Konohamaru’s fate still being ambiguous.

Fans have been heavily disappointed by these developments, openly expressing their dissatisfaction with Konohamaru. Many find it extremely senseless that Konohamaru couldn’t follow the plan simply because he didn’t want Matsuri to call him by a nickname. Additionally, Konohamaru and Moegi’s relationship hasn’t been spotlighted enough for the former to suddenly realize he loves her.

For a boy who showed prodigious talent in learning the Rasengan, it seemed inconsistent for him to not prioritize the main goal. Hence, while fans are certainly happy Konohamaru has realized his feelings for Moegi, they find the timing inopportune. 

Conclusion

Yes, Matsuri does love Konohamaru in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. In fact, she loves him so deeply that she is willing to kill him simply to erase the emotion. Unfortunately, Matsuri’s outburst is a result of Konohamaru’s failure to read the situation. This has caused heated discussions among the Boruto fandom, with many hoping he has positive development soon. 


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