Summary

• Boruto's battles showcase mesmerizing action, iconic shinobi powers, and classic martial techniques, carrying on the artistic tradition established in Naruto.
• Fans can expect new and exciting elements in Boruto's battles, such as the addition of scientific ninja tools and ninja technology, which enhance the fights and increase enjoyment for fans.
• The battles in Boruto demonstrate the martial poetry of the series, with each fight showcasing distinct fighting styles and tactical approaches that differentiate it from Naruto.

Just like Boruto is a shōnen battle series and features some truly incredible fights. Despite some fans' problems with the sequel series, Boruto is filled with some of the best, most dazzling battles in the franchise. Naturally, as the next generation Konoha Village shinobi, the fights, fighting styles, and tactical approaches of the battles in Boruto are different than in Naruto.

Fans should not expect to see a carbon copy of the melee that happened in Naruto. One new yet interesting tweak of the fighting styles in Boruto includes the addition of scientific ninja tools and enhanced ninja technology. Contrary to some fans' complaints, the additional elements of battle enhance the fights and in many instances raise the enjoyment fans get from observing them. Nevertheless, one cannot deny the martial poetry of the best Boruto battles.

15 Daemon vs. Boro's Guards - A Fate They Never Saw Coming

Chapter #59-60 | Episode #289

Much like Eida, Daemon is a cyborg equipped to fight Jigen, but his abilities quickly show their terrifying extent in this debut appearance. While viewers and readers know not to underestimate even smaller characters like Daemon, the sheer deadliness of his central gimmick is impossible to ignore. Boro, whose guards investigate Code's intrusion that leads to this awakening, would soon pay the price.

Daemon's overpowered ability is to reflect the enemy's intent to kill, resulting in them meeting that same fate. The stronger the intent, the quicker their demise, resulting in henchmen blasting off their heads after aiming firearms at him and similar fates when they raise their blades against him. It's one of the most absurd abilities in Boruto, and while it's over as quickly as it starts, it's unforgettable.

14 Boruto vs. Kawaki - A Preview of The Ultimate Fight

Chapter #31 | Episode #292

From the very first pages of the series, fans understood that its final battle would be between Boruto and Kawaki. But with the possibility that the series could go on indefinitely, it’s a big ask by Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto to have fans wait possibly years before we see that confrontation. That’s why the first real fight between Boruto and Kawaki is so important.

Boruto and Kawaki's first fight gives fans a taste of what’s to come – and it does not disappoint. Combining their innate and studied abilities with the Otsutsuki powers their kama gives them access to - the fight between the two brothers puts to rest any idea that the leaders of the Next-Gen are not comparable to their elders. Moreover, it begs the question, how powerful will they be after they fully master their abilities?

13 Team 7 vs. Deepa - Diamonds Aren't Forever

Episode #175

Deepa, the sadistic Kara member had already faced Team 7 before in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations episode #166, but their final clash is among the series' best fights. He is modified by Amado with the power to manipulate carbon on a molecular level. In this final clash, he uses it to unleash a peculiar and eye-catching form, clad head-to-toe in armor. His limits include hardening the armor to diamond, at an unseen cost.

However, this fight is an exciting, if predictable affair where Team 7 must function together to defeat this imposing foe. It's always encouraging to see Sarada and Mitsuki contributing equally to the fight, especially with Sarada's 2 tomoe awakening in this episode. Their fight to thwart his attempt to harvest the God Tree fruit results in a visually spectacular final clash with Boruto backed by his teammates.

12 Naruto vs. Delta - A Kara Inner Moves to Eliminate the Uzumaki Threat

Chapters #31-32 | Episode #198

Despite Jigen / Isshiki’s Kara organization quickly establishing itself as the major threat, there was a considerable lack of serious confrontation between the opposing forces – especially between their most senior . That changes with the fight between Naruto and Delta. Naruto vs. Delta sees Konoha’s Hokage face off against one of Kara’s Inner. As such, it gives fans an idea of what strengths and abilities Kara will deploy against Konoha.

Despite Naruto only operating at a measure of his full strength, Delta clearly shows she is not an opponent to be trifled with as she displays tremendous strength, power, and speed. Delta shows that, outside of the Hokage, it is unlikely there are many other shinobi in Konoha who could take her down.

11 New Team 7 vs. Boro - The New Team Shows Their Skills

Chapters #39-41 | Episode #206

Outside of its visually mesmerizing, frenetic action the battle between the new Team 7 and Boro has several other elements that mark it as a critical point in the story and in the development of the characters involved. To begin with, Boro’s strength and experience forced the team to put aside their individual desires to be the hero so they could work together for a coordinated attack that ended up being greater than the sum of its parts.

This is the fight where the new Team 7 truly learned the value of the age-old “united we stand, divided we fall” doctrine. This led to upgrades in the abilities of individual such as Sarada’s increased proficiency in using Sharingan and Chidori, and the first time reveal of what happens when Momshiki takes control over Boruto.

10 Sakura vs. Shin - Sakura Proves She's Still A Top Ninja

Episode #23

While Boruto is ostensibly the sequel to Naruto, for much of Part I, there was a significant presence of older Naruto characters. However, while Naruto, Sasuke, and Shikamaru are depicted in important positions of power, Sakura - despite her well-documented abilities - largely stays away from action. The fight between Sakura and Shin, however, is one of the rare occasions where Sakura is freed from her domestic prison and allowed to prove once again what makes her one of the strongest Konoha shinobi.

Motherhood has clearly not led to a decline in Sakura’s abilities as the way she throws around humongous pillars like a ping pong ball suggests she might have gotten stronger. This all begs the question of why fans haven’t seen more of Sakura and her abilities in Boruto.

9 Sasuke vs. Kinshiki - The Elite Uchiha Fights an Otsutsuki Singlehandedly

Chapter #2 | Episode #54

Sasuke has always been able to take care of himself, and this fight is only brief as it's recalled by Sasuke. This fight in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations breaks out while Sasuke is searching for Kaguya Otsutsuki's scroll, with Kinshiki confirming his connection to Kaguya as being from the same clan. This is a welcome sight for fans craving more Sasuke fights, even though there are plenty in the franchise.

The fight is largely brief, with Kinshiki manifesting his chakra-based weapons for a furious close-combat clash with Sasuke, making for a tantalizing fight best viewed in anime form. Despite his size, Kinshiki keeps up with the Uchiha fighter, although he does fall prey to Sasuke's tricks, including a satisfying genjutsu bait-and-switch. This fight would be overshadowed by many other Otsutsuki clan , however.

8 Kawaki vs. Garō - Kawaki Proves He's Not Someone to Be Trifled With

Chapter #25 | Episode #189

There was a time when Kawaki was the new kid on the block and not much was known about him or his abilities. That is why Kawaki's battle against Garo marks such an important point in his development. In addition to being one of the more visually dazzling fight scenes, it also serves as a reveal party of sorts as it displays Kawki's strength, abilities and mindset.

Fans learn that Kawaki is indeed a skilled fighter whose martial arts mastery makes him dangerous in any combat situation. Perhaps more importantly though, Boruto shows that Kawaki has no qualms about putting an opponent down for good. Unlike his morally inclined counterparts, Kawaki does not overthink the issue, preferring to eliminate threats outright.

7 Naruto and Sasuke vs. Jigen - Konoha's Dynamic Duo at Their Finest

Chapters #37-38 | Episode #204

While fans have seen more than a few Naruto and Sasuke team-ups in Naruto – with the most consequential being their effort to take down Kaguya Otsutsuki, there has been a screaming lack of team-up situations where both are at the height of their powers, skills, and experience. That is why their fight against Jigen stands out as one the most important fights of both stories.

Naruto and Sasuke's fight with Jigen is an amazing display of power, precision, and collaboration. It’s clear that the years of fighting together and against one another have established a martial chemistry between the two that few duos can compare with. Equally important in the fight is Jigen’s response. He provides further proof that the Otsutsuki Clan remains the toughest force of evil in the Naruto-verse.

6 Boruto, Sasuke, Jiraiya, and Young Naruto vs. Urashiki - Pervy Sage Makes a Brief Return

Episode #135

Part of the twentieth-anniversary celebration for the Naruto franchise, this fight is part of the penultimate episode of the Time Slip Arc, where Boruto meets a young Naruto and Jiraiya, among others. However, their adversary is Urashiki, yet another Otsutsuki sent to investigate Kaguya's whereabouts. Seeing an Otsutsuki and how Jiraiya reacts to the threat is especially interesting.

Beyond the excitement of seeing Jiraiya once more, it's also an exciting fight in its own right, with Urashiki consuming his eye among his steps to consolidate power. The resulting transformation is imposing, but nothing that can't be handled by a coalition of protagonists and their mentors uniting the past and the present. Seeing Jiraiya and Sasuke cooperate in this fight is an especially strong highlight.