Jigen Invasion Arc

The Divine Tree seeks its harvest as Naruto is taken to another dimension.

The Jigen Invasion Arc represents a critical escalation in the conflict between the shinobi world and the Otsutsuki clan. During this storyline, Momoshiki and Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki abduct Naruto Uzumaki to utilize Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within him, as fuel to revitalize their dying Divine Tree from another dimension. This event forces Boruto, Sasuke Uchiha, and the four Kages to unite in a desperate rescue mission. The arc transitions from a surprise attack to a high-stakes battle that exposes the true nature of the Otsutsuki threat and introduces the 'Karma' mark onto Boruto before Momoshiki's demise.

Quick Facts

Primary antagonist: Momoshiki and Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki (later Isshiki Ōtsutsuki)
Major conflict: The Otsutsuki Invasion vs. The Shinobi Alliance
Preceding arc: Naruto Next Generations (Part I)

Lore & Background

This arc reveals that the Ōtsutsuki clan views humans merely as resources for their survival. The abductors, Momoshiki and Kinshiki, are successors of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki who arrive to claim Kurama. Their plan involves using the Nine-Tailed Fox's chakra to grow a Divine Tree in their dying dimension. The conflict establishes the concept of 'Karma,' a mark that acts as a resurrection mechanism allowing an Ōtsutsuki to overwrite and possess a host's body. Before his death, Momoshiki places this mark on Boruto, setting the stage for future possession. This storyline also introduces Kara, a group searching for people with Karma marks.

Reader's Guide

The arc begins with the abduction of Naruto by Momoshiki and Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki, who seek Kurama to save their dimension. The rescue effort involves Boruto, Sasuke, and the four Kages fighting alongside each other. After defeating the initial invaders, the group learns about Karma from Amado, who explains that it allows for resurrection through possession. This knowledge becomes crucial when Isshiki Ōtsutsuki takes over Jigen's body. When Isshiki goes after Kawaki, Naruto confronts him head-on, and Isshiki dies as a result of Kurama's sacrifice. Later, Momoshiki resurrects in Boruto and tries to kill Naruto, and Boruto asks Kawaki to kill him to take Momoshiki down with him.

Did You Know?

Amado reveals that Jigen had been possessed by Isshiki Ōtsutsuki ever since he was betrayed by Kaguya millennia ago.
Sasuke and Kawaki fight against Momoshiki who has possessed Boruto until Boruto regains control of his body.