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Is Code Stronger Than Isshiki? How Strong Is Code In Boruto?

Code has become an important part of the Boruto series, especially since the reveal of his “White Karma Seal”. After inheriting Isshiki Otsutsuki’s Will to become the Otsutsuki God, Code is a man on a mission. He intends to sacrifice Kawaki or Boruto to the ten-tails in order to gain the Chakra Fruit, which will take him closer to his goal. In order to do so, Code has to face some formidable opponents like Naruto, Sasuke, and potentially Momoshiki (Borushiki) too. 

Hence, Code needs to be on top of his game and fight to accomplish his goal. But, is he strong enough? Let’s understand Code’s powers in detail! 

What Are Code’s Powers? 

Being the only survivor of Jigen’s ritual alongside Kawaki, you can expect him to be quite formidable. Here’s a list of the failed vessel’s powers:

Insane Physical Strength: 

Code is nothing less than a monster when it comes to strength. In chapter 56 of the Boruto manga, Amado stated that the failed vessel’s combat strength surpasses Jigen’s! This is not a claim one would casually make, as we’ve seen what havoc Jigen can cause. Jigen man-handled Naruto and Sasuke.

The biggest reason as to why the two won against Isshiki, who’s even stronger was due to Naruto’s Baryon Mode.

This monstrous power of Jigen/Isshiki which is given to Code gets further enhancement due to the latters modified body. Code can transform parts of his body to use them as weapons. From what we’ve seen so far, he can transform his hands into huge, lethal claw-like weapons to attack his opponents. 

He can also create several black bands (similar to a belt) which he can use to catch his enemies. Using these bands, Code can teleport on anything that is covered by the band. He can also send only a part of his body to attack, his claws for example. This ability is insane, as it will come in clutch for Code, both offensively and defensively.

It is possible that these black bands allow Code to travel through dimensions, as the ability is similar to Kamui, the Mangekyo Sharingan of Obito Uchiha. 

High-Speed:

Code seems to be a fast and agile individual. From what little we have seen, he doesn’t seem to waste any time when attacking and he’s quite adept at using his abilities. Since Amado mentions that Code is stronger than Jigen, the former should be close to the latter’s speed. 

Is Code Stronger Than Jigen & Isshiki? 

If we had to answer in one word, then, Yes, Code is stronger than Jigen. However, Code is weaker than Isshiki even without his limiters. A lot of fans must be wondering why? Let us get right to it.

For starters, Amado states that Code is stronger than Jigen. First of all, he mentioned that he had to put limiters on Code so that Jigen remains the strongest in Kara; making his strength clear.

Amado talks about Code

Well the real reason Code has limiters on him is due to the fact that Code himself asked his strength to be kept in check in order to keep Jigen’s authority as the absolute in Kara as an organisation. Code asked this due to the fact that he worships the Ohtsutsuki’s as Gods and a devotee cannot be stronger than the God.

However, we know that fans would like to know more about this. Here are some reasons we could find: 

Is Code Without Limiters Stronger Than Isshiki? How Strong Is Code In Boruto: Naruto Next Generations?

Code being a pseudo vessel of Isshiki, he has inherited some of the power of the Ohtsutsuki. Whereas, Jigen’s body was never compatible with Isshiki. Isshiki was only living off of Jigen like a parasite.

Hence, Jigen’s powers are pale in comparison to Code thanks to him being a vessel. This makes Code stronger than Jigen and also puts him above Naruto and Sasuke in comparison. As we all know that Jigen alone man-handled both of our heroes. A detailed explanation is up ahead.

After Kaguya back-stabbed Isshiki and left him to die, Isshiki found a novice monk named Jigen. The Otsutsuki then entered Jigen’s body through his ear and started absorbing nutrients from him and gaining control over him. Eventually, Jigen was infested with a Karma mark but he was incompatible with the Otsutsuki’s seal.

Hence, Jigen was looking for a new vessel. 

This is crucial information as we know that Isshiki couldn’t exercise even half of his true strength because of the limitations put by Jigen’s frail body.

On the other hand, Code managed to survive a direct Karma infestation, which is way stronger than a slow process of implanting the Karma seal.

Hence, Code’s body is more compatible with Isshiki’s power, giving him the edge when it comes to strength. So that brings us to the question…

Is Code Stronger Than Isshiki?

We’ve made it loud and clear that Code is stronger than Jigen; but what about the true monster? Can Code win against Isshiki? The straightforward answer is no. While this is with Code’s limiters even without limiters Code is not stronger than Isshiki.

This was proved when Daemon fought Code post removal of the latters limiters and the former beat the crap out of him.

During their fight, Daemon mentioned that Code without his limiters seems stronger than Jigen but he never mentions anything about Isshiki. However, we know that Isshiki is undoubtedly the strongest character in the Narutoverse, barring Shibai Ohtsutsuki.

The only way Code can grow as strong as Isshiki or more is by consuming the chakra fruit.

Code’s loyalty towards Isshiki: 

Code was considered to be Jigen’s right hand in the Kara Organisation, as he was completely devoted to Isshiki. In fact, he considered Ohtsutsukis as gods. Code’s loyalty was the sole reason why he was allowed to live. He proved his loyalty as he accepted to be implanted with limiters so that Jigen remains the strongest.

Isshiki appears before Jigen

This undeviating loyalty towards his God let Code’s White Karma flourish and grow exponentially; whereas Jigen’s body constantly rejected Jigen and Karma’s power. 

So, what do you think? Code’s scaling is hard to predict as of right now as we know very little about him and he surely has to have a few aces up his sleeves. But one thing’s confirmed, Code is the next big, bad villain in Boruto. Comment your thoughts about Code below!

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5 thoughts on “Is Code Stronger Than Isshiki? How Strong Is Code In Boruto?”

  1. Codes karma is a dud, he isn’t a “psudeo vessel” like you said, it was legit stated that he had a falty Karma, so he wouldn’t get the benefits that an actual compatible vessel gets, you also need to factor in the fact that jigen constantly has to absorb chakra from his juubi to remain as strong. 2. Naruto is currently the strongest character in the Naruto verse, ever to date, meaning at his peak he was the strongest ever, because of baryon mode.

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  2. I have Problems with Code.

    First of all: His Space-Time Ability. Since the reveal of it, i would like to ask: Why didn’t Kara use for Transport? With Code, they could have moved Kawaki without an airship.

    I also don’t understand, why Amado didn’t made Kawaki as strong as Code, when he modified him?

    And again his Claw-Mark Space-Time Ability. I don’t understand it. Why don’t they remove the clawmarks by diging out the ground and throwing it into a lake. And they are created of chakra and Codes Blood. Can the Hyuuga see them, even when hidden?

    Also the white Karma…i don’t get it. It is a comprimated Back-Up. If the white one is just a kind of empty shell, then why does it give him powers? Especialy the Experience part. Correct me when i am wrong, but if it doenst conatain the Soul and/or the genetic information of an Otsutsuki, then code shouldn’t know this part.
    (I get it. The experience Part is just a convienent and Lazy solution of Kodachi and Kishimoto, to explain, why he can fight high-Level Opponents, where experienced People struggle. )

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  3. Dear Redaction,

    There is a plot Error in Boruto.

    I mean: Borutos Ressurection.

    The way Momoshiki explained it, i understood it like this: Borutos Body is a computer. Now 82% of it’s parts were replaced by new parts, Momoshikis.

    I don’t understand these points: His body is now 82% Momoshiki. Why does he still look like himself? Shouldn’t he look more like Momoshiki? Similiar to how Kabuto resembles Orochimaru, even when he isn’t in Senin-Mode? I mean: When using a large Portion of Karmas Power, Boruto and Kawaki even grew horns. Now Borutos Body is permanently in a similiar state.

    And: Why is Boruto still in Control. His DNA is mostly Momoshiki and Momoshiki is a being of several hundreds or even thousands of years. His Willpower should be a complete different level. So taking over Boruto should be easy. And it is different from a Jinjuyriki. The Bijuus were sealed with powerful Jutsu, but Momoshiki isn’t.

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