Is it even remotely surprising when we state that Naruto is one of the most popular anime series of all time? The long-running shōnen anime series has been going on for what feels like ages, to the point where a person who only has the faintest of ideas around Japanese animation still knows what Naruto is, if nothing else. Any person that wants to list out the key things that have enabled this iconic piece of shōnen fiction to break through the proverbial glass ceiling and enjoy a height of popularity very seldom reached by the medium of anime will find a bevy of things worth listing out. Everything from the well-thought-out plot to the interesting and fleshed-out characters is worth a mention, and that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the appealing qualities of this series.

In fact, the series is so popular that it still kept going even after the end of the main series. Kishimoto might've planned the end of the series after the Fourth Shinobi World War and the final battle between Naruto and Sasuke, but the fact of the matter is that even this wasn't enough to account for the huge gap left by the departure of Naruto. So, to satisfy the needs of fans, a sequel was released in the form of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, which has opened the door to a new chapter in the Naruto universe. Of course, keeping in line with the previous series, the titular character has a bevy of powers that haven't even been explored properly yet. So, to raise the curtain on these secret abilities, here are 30 crazy techniques Boruto has that are kept hidden... until now.

30 Boruto Is A Shinobi Prodigy

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Before we get into the meat of this topic, there's one thing we need to get off of our chest — Boruto is definitely one of the most naturally talented shinobi of his time.

This is in stark contrast to his own father, who had to work hard from the get-go.

With a father who's the freaking Hokage and a mother who's well-versed in the arts of the Hyūga clan, it seems that Boruto is destined to walk down the path of being a brilliant ninja.

29 He Inherited The Power Of The Ōtsutsuki

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The one thing that we should make clear before getting into the meat of this topic is that the Hyūga and Ōtsutsuki line is related to an extent, which might be why Toneri was so infatuated by Hinata in The Last: Naruto The Movie.

This might also be why Boruto received the power of the Ōtsutsuki.

The exact details of how Boruto managed to receive such impressive power will be described in detail in the next entry.

28 He Was Able To Communicate With Momoshiki's Spirit

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The initial duo of Momoshiki and Kinshiki that wreaked havoc upon Konoha during the Chūnin exams was a great way to kickstart the New Era in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

It also helped Momoshiki and Boruto interact for the first time.

After dueling with each other, Momoshiki fell at the hands of Boruto. However, realizing the upbringing and legacy of his vanquisher, Momoshiki appeared in Boruto's dreams and bestowed the power of the Ōtsutsuki upon him, in order to help bring his power to new heights.

27 By The Time Of The Genin Exams, He Is Noted To Be At Chūnin-Level

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Speaking of the Chūnin exams, here's one more thing that we definitely should state out in the open — remember when we talked about how Boruto was a prodigy who was destined for big things? Well, this talent was already manifesting way beforehand.

We say this because he was already at the level of a Chūnin warrior during the time of the Genin exams, further going to show just how powerful he would end up becoming over time.

26 He Inherited His Father's Large Chakra Reserves

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It seems that everything has been handed to Boruto on a silver platter, which is kinda true. While this does help in differentiating him from his father's early years, it's also somewhat jarring since it doesn't exactly help convey him as a relatable protagonist.

For example, Boruto also received his dad's massive chakra reserves, which is certainly an excellent boost to his already massive array of ninja powers. All he needs to do is learn how to control these powers, and he's set!

25 His Chakra Control Is Quite Advanced, Unlike His Dad

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Well... it seems that we spoke too soon.

Everyone remembers just how much Naruto struggled in his early days because he wasn't able to control his chakra properly. It took a lot of effort on his part to finally understand how to mold the massive pool of chakra he had at his disposal to serve his needs.

However, Boruto experienced none of these problems from the early going. The fact of the matter is that his chakra control was already pretty advanced, mainly because — as mentioned before — Boruto was a prodigy, after all.

24 He Can Use One-Handed Seals With Ease

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This advanced chakra control really goes a long way further down the line in cementing Boruto's legacy as one of the most powerful and effective shinobi of all time. After all, there are so many ways in which advanced chakra control can help augment the abilities of a shinobi.

Case in point — Boruto is able to use one-handed seals with ease when he's a teenager. This is a feat that should not be ignored in the slightest, since it goes to show just how adept Boruto was at being a ninja.

23 He Can Effectively Use The Rasengan After Mere Days Of Training

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The Rasengan is one of the most advanced techniques of all time, and Naruto took his fair share of time to learn this technique. While it's true that Naruto learned this technique in record time, it seems that this record was finally beaten by none other than his own son.

Learning an advanced A-rank technique like the Rasengan is nothing short of incredible, and the fact that Boruto did it so quickly goes to show just how amazing his innate talent actually is.

22 Boruto Is Pretty Freakin’ Fast

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Of course, being the descendant of the Yellow Flash meant that Boruto should ideally have something going for him when it comes to the speed part. And — for the most part — this is definitely true.

Boruto's speed level is at a whole another level when compared to other children around his age. The fact that he's still in relative infancy when it comes to learning the tricks of the ninja trade means that this speed is only going to rise over time.

21 Boruto Is Quite Skilled In Taijutsu

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Taijutsu is one of the most useful techniques that any ninja should try and master. Just take a look at people like Might Guy and Rock Lee, who managed to make up for their complete lack of proficiency in ninjutsu and genjutsu by making their taijutsu skills a force to be reckoned.

Keeping this in mind, it seems that Boruto hasn't fallen back too far down the learning curve when it came to molding his taijutsu from the get-go. He's constantly shown himself to be quite adept at holding his own when it comes to hand-to-hand combat.

20 He Has Been Taught In The Art Of The Gentle Fist

We should provide you guys with a 'gentle' (get it) reminder at this point that Boruto has taught himself quite well in the art of the Gentle Fist, in no small part thanks to the fact that he is a descendant of the Hyūga clan, after all.

Thus, it seems that Hinata has played a personal role in ensuring that Boruto's taijutsu skills are up to the mark, and a major aspect that's played into the development of this skill is learning the art of the Gentle Fist.

19 He Also Possesses Considerable Strength

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All the taijutsu teachings that Boruto has accomplished over time has led to the development of one core facet that is important for any ninja — raw strength.

The fact of the matter is that without the development of one's core strength, a ninja will need to go above and beyond the call of duty to even stand a chance of standing with the elite. This is something that Boruto has developed early on in his rise to become one of the most potent ninjas of all time, and it shows in his constant drive to improve with each passing second.

18 Boruto Could Perform The Shadow Clone Technique Before Joining The Ninja Academy

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Now, this is a major surprise indeed. After all, the clone jutsu was something Naruto used to struggle with. In fact, it was because of his failure to master this technique that he failed the Genin exams at the start of the series. However, all this changed when he stole a scroll containing the Shadow Clone technique and mastered it in mere moments.

It seems that Boruto is following his father's footsteps by learning the Shadow Close jutsu early on as well. However, unlike his father, he could perform this technique before even stepping inside the Ninja Academy!

17 He Has Become Skilled In Shurikenjutsu By Training With Sasuke

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After being frustrated with his father's constant negligence, Boruto decided to take on the admittedly foolish quest of trying to one-up his father by asking Sasuke to become his sensei. While reluctant at first, Sasuke saw a young, headstrong, and foolish Naruto in Boruto, which convinced him to train the upstart.

While the training might not have elevated Boruto's power level to rival that of his father as he wanted, the fact of the matter is that it still was quite effective nevertheless — Boruto was able to develop his shurikenjutsu to a T.

16 He Has Also Learned His Father's… Questionable Techniques

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Naruto's penchant to focus on admittedly useless techniques that served little to no practical purpose got him in trouble during the early goings of his life as a shinobi. For better or for worse, it seems that Boruto has followed his father's footsteps and adopted the same techniques.

Of course, unlike his father, it seems that focusing on these useless techniques hasn't hampered Boruto's development in the slightest. However, this doesn't mean that he should be encouraged and develop such techniques to reach new heights.

15 Boruto Also Has Some Skill In Kenjutsu

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It seems that Boruto's teachings with Sasuke bore a ton of fruit. Not only was he able to hone his techniques and develop an understanding of shurikenjutsu, but his skill with other weapons also increased considerably.

Take into account the fact that Boruto is apparently able to wield a sword with the greatest of ease in the glimpses we get into the future. This is proof enough of the fact that Boruto is comfortable with the idea of using a sword in real life.

14 As An Academy Student, Boruto Could Simultaneously Perform Wind And Lightning Release

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Think of it like this — there was a point when Naruto had absolutely no clue about the nature transformation he could perform. As per his knowledge, ninjutsu wasn't dependent on the elements, which limited his capability to use his innate abilities to its fullest extent.

This is a handicap that Boruto will never face in his life. If anything, it seems that Boruto is already well-versed in the art of Wind and Lightning Release from early on in his path to become the ultimate shinobi.

13 As A Genin, He Learned Water Release

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But it seems that even this wasn't enough for the young shinobi prodigy. The goal to become one of the greatest shinobi of his generation meant that Boruto needed to take that extra step to become all the more well-versed with the ninja elements.

Thus, during this training as a genin, Boruto learned the art of Water Release to add another batch of skills to his already impressive repertoire. It seems that there's no stopping this kid from becoming the next big thing in the ninja world.

12 Boruto Subconsciously Applied Lightning-Natured Chakra To His Rasengan

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The sheer proficiency that Boruto has in the art of ninjutsu simply cannot be ignored. The fact of the matter is that he has become one of the flashiest ninja around, and that's a statement that we don't make lightly.

To put it into context, the reason why Boruto has a disappearing Rasengan is that he subconsciously also integrated Lightning Release into this technique, thus turning it into a highly potent and unassuming ranged weapon that even fooled someone as powerful as Momoshiki!

11 Boruto's Seal Can Absorb Other Techniques

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The Karma Seal that has been placed on Boruto has proven to be quite an anomaly indeed, allowing the young upstart to tap into an incredible source of power that can go a long way in ensuring that he can hang with the strongest of the lot without feeling out of his depth.

This seal — among various other things — allows him to absorb the effects of any jutsu thrown at him. This allows him to save the life of Konohamaru since he was able to absorb the apparently unextinguishable flames that had enveloped his mentor.