Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-3523655-20180828231731/@comment-5085906-20180830105204

Thekillman wrote: It makes sense though. It's been established that people tend to become stronger by adversity. Konohameru didn't participate in the war and since then there's been overwhelming peace. He had no chance to hone his skills further. Lazy writing is what this is. Boruto managed to beat or at least deliver the finishing blow in most encounters in the manga and anime so far. While with Momoshiki he had considerable help (which is still a great feat, nonetheless), he fought Shojoji on even terms and was the MVP in Team 7's fight against Ao. He had even less war experience than Konohamaru who actually managed to take down one of the Pains at a pretty young age, yet he's elite chuunin level/borderline Jonin with all the feats he's been showing.

Let's just face it - Konohamaru got hit with The Worf effect, and much earlier than Kakashi I'm afraid. His sole purpose is to get his ass handed by every significant character.