Boruto: Is Momoshiki the Strongest Otsutsuki? Explained

Momoshiki Otsutsuki as seen in the Boruto series
Momoshiki Otsutsuki as seen in the Boruto series (Image Source: Studio Pierrot)

Boruto's dimensional landscape trembles under the weight of Otsutsuki supremacy. These unearthly parasites engulf entire planets while reaping chakra fruits that grant them near-immortal status. Momoshiki Otsutsuki made a lasting mark on shinobi history with his violent attack on Konoha and later possession of Naruto’s son. His resurrection through Karma marks a new evolutionary phase.

The answer to Momoshiki's supremacy within the Otsutsuki ranking in Boruto is definitely no. While formidable, he ranks quite below Isshiki Otsutsuki and the transcendent Shibai Otsutsuki, both of whom have abilities that dwarf Momoshiki's. The power gap between these entities and Momoshiki becomes clear when analyzing their respective feats and destructive capabilities.

Momoshiki Otsutsuki showed immense power when he first appeared in the Boruto series. His ability to absorb and divert ninjutsu made him a formidable opponent against even the most skilled shinobi. The fusion with Kinshiki Otsutsuki further intensified his capabilities, allowing him to contend with both Naruto and Sasuke simultaneously.

Momoshiki vs. Naruto and Sasuke (Image Source: Studio Pierrot)
Momoshiki vs. Naruto and Sasuke (Image Source: Studio Pierrot)

His Byakugan and Rinnegan furnish him with superior visual prowess and dimensional manipulation abilities. The power to make pills from chakra and recast them into devastating attacks portrayed his unusual fighting style. Even in his current state as a consciousness within Boruto Uzumaki's body, Momoshiki controls major events in the series.


Two More Powerful Otsutsuki Than Momoshiki in Boruto

Isshiki Otsutsuki fought against Naruto's Baryon Mode (Image Source: Studio Pierrot)
Isshiki Otsutsuki fought against Naruto's Baryon Mode (Image Source: Studio Pierrot)

First is Isshiki Otsutsuki, who has been established as significantly stronger than most other Otsutsuki members, including Momoshiki. His mastery over space-time manipulation through his Daikokuten ability allows him to shrink and store objects in a pocket dimension. The Sukunahikona technique makes him nearly untouchable in combat.

During his fight with Naruto and Sasuke, Isshiki showed superiority. His relaxed supremacy over both legendary shinobi stressed the vast gap between his power level and that of previous Otsutsuki antagonists. The terrifying nature of his abilities forced Naruto to resort to the life-draining Baryon Mode.

Second is Shibai Otsutsuki; he is believed to be the strongest Otsutsuki and has climbed to the God Realm, making him the most powerful being in the Boruto universe. His constructed powers included being able to reflect harm at his attackers, generate weather phenomena, and form portals while also being clairvoyant, prescient, and omnipotent.

Shibai Otsutsuki, who reached the Godhood (Image Source: Shueisha)
Shibai Otsutsuki, who reached the Godhood (Image Source: Shueisha)

The Senrigan eye technique grants Shibai unprecedented visual abilities that surpass even the combined powers of Byakugan and Rinnegan. His transcendence beyond mortal limitations places him in a category entirely separate from other Otsutsuki members. The fact that his discarded body parts can grant powerful abilities to others demonstrates the immense level of his former physical form.

The intro of these more powerful Otsutsuki members in Boruto has diverted the power scaling significantly. Each new disclosure displays that the clan's strength extends far beyond what was originally understood via Momoshiki's introduction.

Even though Momoshiki Otsutsuki unquestionably ranks among the strongest members of his clan, he is not the most powerful Otsutsuki in the Boruto series. The emergence of Isshiki and Shibai Otsutsuki has proved a clear power ranking that puts both of these beings above Momoshiki. As the series advances, the real scope of the clan's power and the possible emergence of even stronger members remain thrilling prospects for future storylines.

Edited by Nimisha