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Boruto currently faces various villains, including the terror-inducing Shinjus and the persistent Code. Yet, a more subtle antagonist lurks from Boruto’s past: Momoshiki. Although he has not made a significant appearance since the time skip, his absence might be a clever manipulation. After Momoshiki used his Karma to resurrect Boruto, he lost his opportunity to truly resurrect himself, and thus, while he cannot directly replace Boruto, his essence still exists within him.
Since the time skip, Boruto has seemingly been free from Momoshiki’s direct influence. However, this absence has led to speculation—could it be a deliberate strategy by Momoshiki to control events behind the scenes? His character has always been portrayed as intelligent, cunning, and, crucially, patient.