Summary
The Divine Chakra Fruit, born from the God Tree, istied to god-like powers, planetary destruction, and immortality. Its existence propels key characters like Code towards their goals inBoruto, while its history links to the original threat posed by Kaguya Otsutsuki and her betrayal.
But what is this fruit exactly? Why is Code (and the Ohtsutsuki Clan) so obsessed with having it? There’s a lot of lore here that connects back to the original Narutoverse, and continues all the way toBoruto: Two Blue Vortex.
What is the Divine Chakra Fruit?
The Divine Chakra Fruit is a product of the God Tree, which the Otsutsuki clan cultivates by planting a seedling of the Ten Tails on a planet. By design, the God Tree drains the planet of its natural energy, absorbing the chakra and genetic material of every living organism. The culmination of this process is a Chakra Fruit, packed with the life force of an entire world. However, the production of this fruit is a slow and brutal process—draining the host planet dry until it becomes a barren husk.
The Ohtsutsuki Obsession with the Chakra Fruit
For the alien Otsutsuki clan, the Chakra Fruit isn’t just a source of power; it’s the key to their god-like longevity and strength. They traverse dimensions, planting Ten Tails seeds on high-quality planets like Earth to extract the planet’s vitality. Upon consuming a Chakra Fruit, an Otsutsuki gains an immense boost in their chakra reserves and often undergoes mutations that enhance their already extraordinary abilities. The Otsutsuki’s relentless pursuit of the fruit is a testament to their obsession with not just dominating but transcending mortal limits.
Kaguya and Isshiki’s Betrayal
When the pair of Kaguya andIsshiki Otsutsuki first arrived on Earth, their mission was to grow a Divine Tree and harvest its fruit. The plan, however, went awry due to Kaguya’s betrayal of Isshiki. Instead of offering herself as a sacrifice to nurture the God Tree, Kaguya attacked Isshiki and used part of his body to fuel the tree’s growth. Her subsequent consumption of the Earth’s Chakra Fruit led to a dramatic rise in her power, making her one of the most formidable beings in the Naruto universe.
Kaguya’s ambition did not endwith consuming the fruit. She fused with the God Tree to become the Ten Tails, leading to the chaotic events that saw her being sealed away by her sons, Hagoromo and Hamura Ohtsutsuki. This event laid the foundation for the division of her chakra into the Nine Tailed Beasts—a critical aspect of the series’ lore.
How is the Divine Chakra Fruit Made?
The creation of theDivine Chakra Fruit hinges on the Ten Tails, which acts as a seedling for the God Tree. The Otsutsuki must offer a sacrifice to mature the Ten Tails, typically choosing one of their own. Once the seedling is planted, the God Tree begins to drain the chakra from the planet’s inhabitants, gradually growing until it bears fruit. The fruit contains the chakra and life essence of every being it has drained, making it an incredibly powerful and dangerous object.
This cycle of destruction and rebirth is a hallmark of the Otsutsuki’s modus operandi—harvesting worlds to attain their twisted version of immortality.
The Significance of the Divine Chakra Fruit in Boruto
The allure of the Divine Chakra Fruit’s limitless power is a primarymotivator for characters like Code, who is determined to continue Isshiki’s will and evolve into an Otsutsuki himself. After the death of Isshiki, Code assumes the mantle of fulfilling his master’s mission—cultivating a God Tree and creating a Chakra Fruit by siphoning Earth’s life energy.
Why Does Code Want the Divine Chakra Fruit?
Code’s desire for the Divine Chakra Fruit is intertwined with his deep-rooted devotion to the Otsutsuki clan and Isshiki’s ideals. Code’s history is one of envy and inadequacy—he was one of the candidates to become Isshiki’s vessel but was ultimately deemed incompatible. However,his White Kāma granted him powersthat surpassed even those of Isshiki’s prior vessel, Jigen. Despite these strengths, Code’s inferiority complex towards Kawaki—the successful vessel—fuels his ambition to transcend his limitations and become an Otsutsuki.
The Divine Chakra Fruit represents an opportunity for Code to prove his worth and carry on Isshiki’s mission. Code’s pursuit of the fruit aligns with theOtsutsuki’s overarching goal of achieving godhoodthrough the assimilation of planets, cementing him as a key antagonist in the Boruto narrative.
