Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has already foreshadowed Code's fate in the series

While Code was one of the primary antagonists at the end of the Naruto Next Generations manga, the same hasn't been the case for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga. This is because, with the arrival of the sentient Divine Trees, the white Karma user is pushed to the sidelines.

With that, fans aren't getting much of an opportunity to see Code in action. Some even believe that he has lost relevance in the story and will soon be turned into fodder for the Divine Trees. However, one certain exchange between him and Kawaki from the previous manga suggests that there is more to take place between them.

While it is difficult to confirm, the exchange could be foreshadowing Code's fate in the manga series.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.

What is Code's fate in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex?

Ryu and Code as seen in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex (Image via Shueisha)

While the manga hasn't clearly explained what is Code's fate in the manga, it had given fans some suggestions previously. As fans may remember, back in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Code planned on capturing Boruto and using him as a sacrifice to the Ten Tails. To avoid this and protect everyone, Boruto sacrificed himself.

With the Shinobi having gained an advantage over the white Karma user, Code decided to run away. However, just before he tried to teleport, he warned Kawaki about his fate.

Kawaki as seen in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex (Image via Shueisha)

As per Code, Kawaki was destined to never experience freedom. Even if he were to acquire power, nothing would change. He would never be free for his entire life. Someone would always be leading him around by the nose.

While this does sound like something Code would say to Kawaki to make him feel entrapped, his final words to the former Isshiki vessel suggest that Code shares the same fate.

Code as seen in the Boruto manga (Image via Shueisha)

Code said to Kawaki:

"That's the fate you bear. I know it well."

While the statement itself is short, it sounds like something that has troubled Code as well. As fans may remember, Code wanted to become an Isshiki Otsutsuki vessel but ended up being a white Karma user. That said, the manga never explained why Code desired such a role.

Jura and Code as seen in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex (Image via Shueisha)

This desire to act as a pawn to the Otsutsuki could have derived from Code's troubled past which could be explored by the manga in the future. With that, the manga could also explain why he was fated to never be free like Kawaki. Was it just a belief that Jigen had etched onto his mind or a prophesy similar to what Boruto heard from Momoshiki?

Nevertheless, if Code really shared the same fate as Kawaki, i.e., to never be free, fans could soon see him get toyed around by someone. With Jura and the Divine Trees having already started ordering him around, Code could be destined to fight them to regain his freedom. However, considering the difference in power, he may never attain what he truly sought after.