Board Thread:Episode Discussions/@comment-25319479-20180517110054/@comment-26422475-20180518035141

Bambusek wrote: Eh, this Chuunin Exam shows how the new generation is just weaker comparing to their parents when they were at that age. Especially Boruto, having trouble with opponent that had one trick. Naruto during his Chuunin exam beat the genius of elite clan that had almost all seeing eyes, ultimate defense, powerful offensive technique and was a student of taijutsu master. Comparing to Part 1 Neji, Yurui is a joke Well, that was the whole point of Boruto's movie.

You've got these soldiers raised up in peace time where there isn't even really the hint of tension between nations. It's an exploration of the divide that comes from the distinction. It reminds me of my own enlistment--there was a different attitude between the people who served in peacetime and the ones that joined during a conflict. Those of us that came up post-9/11 served in a different military than the ones before and after us. Naruto is experience the same divide with Boruto.

I do feel like they could spend a little more time on the fight... but I think the fact they're over so quickly is also part of the message: most of the second round entrants are pure talent, and have gotten by on pure talent.

I'm disappointed with Boruto himself, though. The Boruto we've seen so far (in the anime) has shown much more nerve and ingenuity than the kid we saw in the match.

But then, I guess that's the point they're making: when you have a cheat device, you stop putting the effort you should into things.