Board Thread:Boruto Discussions/@comment-25319479-20180818091615/@comment-25122992-20180820170550

As for we learned now, Kawaki doesn't have to be "stronger" than Naruto in the traditional sense of this word (I mean, on the same power level). The current abilities of Kawaki seem to be a direct counter against Naruto's abilities. Kama absorption would make any ninjutsu useless against Kawaki, the same way as against Ootsutsuki. Even fuinjutsu can be absorbed through Kama, so using fuinjutsu to deal with him isn't an option either. The only way left to fight him is taijutsu, again, paralleling the Ootsutsuki. BUT Kawaki has shown tremendious advantages in hand-to-hand combat, due to the unique technological modifications done to his body. Yeah, currently, he's no match for Naruto since he has yet to master his own abilities properly, but once he does, he has every chance to stand up even against Hokage.