Exploring the Potential of the Jougan: A Future Super-Dojutsu
The Jougan, or 'Pure Eye,' in the anime Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, has generated a lot of interest and speculation among fans. This dojutsu, while not definitively established as the most powerful in the franchise, shows great promise and could potentially become the strongest and most versatile eye as the plot progresses.
Current Position in the Canon
To date, the Jougan is considered one of the weaker dojutsu in the Naruto universe. Compared to other well-known abilities like the Sharingan and Rinnegan, it hasn’t yet demonstrated the full breadth of its potential. However, its characterization as 'Pure Eye' suggests that it is close to the true Otsusuki bloodline in terms of powers and abilities. This is further supported by the fact that Boruto possesses 75% of Kaguya ōtsutsuki's DNA from birth. Additionally, the blue color of the Jougan indicates its 'purity' and strength, comparable to the Tenseigan, which also changed color after reuniting with a pure bloodline.
Some critics argue that the Jougan is unlikely to be as powerful as the fandom predicts because it is an anime-only ability. In this context, Boruto can perform many feats without the Jougan. Nevertheless, the plot strongly hints that the Jougan will eventually become the strongest and most versatile eye as the story unfolds.
Theoretical Capability of the Jougan
Based on the demonstrations seen so far, the Jougan has already shown basic abilities from the Sharingan, Byakugan, and Rinnegan. These include enhanced cognition and reflexes like the Sharingan, chakra pattern detection like the Byakugan, and spatial-time ninjutsu like the Rinnegan. If allowed to fully mature, Boruto could unlock all these abilities to their fullest potential:
The Six Paths of the Rinnegan: Including Yin-Yang Release and Spatial-Temporal Ninjutsu. Tenseigan’s Chakra Cloak: Along with the ability to control the moon and produce Truth-Seeking Balls, as these are essentially advanced Byakugan abilities after reuniting with pure Otsusuki blood. Reality Manipulation via Creation of All Things: A refined version of Izanagi and Izanami, a technique that Hagamoro Otsusuki could perform.These abilities represent just a subset of what the Jougan could potentially unlock. Assuming it combines the powers of the Sharingan, Byakugan, and Rinnegan, the Otsusuki race has yet to be fully explored, and the Jougan may also contain powers from other undiscovered dojutsu, further amplifying its potential.
Other Potential Powers
With its current capabilities and the indications that it is a combination of these three dojutsu, the Jougan could develop the following additional powers:
The Ability to Read the Future: An Otsusuki Byakugan ability shown by Momoshiki. Complete Immunity to Mind Control: Boruto seems to use his karma to its full extent even when his Jougan is active, suggesting he can evade mind control. Matter Manipulation: Similar to Isshiki's eye. The Ability to Create Negative Energy Constructs: Like Kinshiki's axe and Urashi's fishhook. Chakra Absorption and Amplification: Potentially enhancing Boruto’s existing abilities even further.Conclusively, the Jougan is likely to be the strongest dojutsu in the series due to the plot's demand for its evolution. As the story progresses, the Jougan will continue to mature, unlocking new and powerful abilities that will solidify its status as the preeminent dojutsu in the Naruto universe.