This is what I’ve been calling code for along time. And in boruto tbv chapter 5 the shinju tree’s shared my exact same thoughts. Which is why it’s my favorite panel. I’m going to share my opinion below
Code has over a dozen statements from other characters and himself stating to be an absolute powerhouse and yet every time we see him fight he loses…(albeit by much stronger opponents) but it’s still pathetic to see him just get one shot so often. Code loses too much and it’s most likely due to his lack of Experience, lack of an arsenal, lack of knowledge, intelligence & battle IQ. He’s overconfident and pays for it. He also had no overall improvement or training in the last 3 years. Not to mention he’s absolutely FEATLESS! I repeat Featless. He’s taken roughly 7 (in my opinion) loses back to back
1. Beat by Borushiki
2. Beat by Kawashiki
3. One hit by Daemon
4. One hit by Boruto
5. Lost an eye to *nerfed* Sasuke after getting 2 power ups (Limiters removed & A 10 tail army) (when Sasuke didn’t even have his ems activated before he told boruto to run but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt because his karma was not activated)
6. Ran from Shinju Clones after being called a clown (a threat he created)
7. Was cautious of fighting Sage Mode Naruto 1 on 1 and used Shikamaru as a hostage
Now even though code is still a jigen level threat!!! It’s becoming harder and harder to tell and I’m coming to the conclusion he may just be a fraud.
