"Kernel" (因子, Inshi) is chapter 10 of the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.
Summary[]
Jura wonders if Team 10 is running away to avoid damage to the village. Konohamaru arrives with back-up, and is informed by Shikamaru that they have fled with Himawari, who is the God Trees' target. Shikamaru wants Kawaki to let Boruto free, because he also considers the God Trees as enemies. Kawaki is more concerned about Himawari's safety, and flies off, followed by a complaining Delta. Shikamaru checks in with Boruto, who downplays his situation. Hidari wonders why they're being interfered with, Jura telling him to ask them while he goes after Himawari. Hidari can't comprehend the Konoha shinobi's attitude. Konohamaru checks with the Konoha Barrier Team, and is confused by their claim that the one in front of him has Sasuke's chakra signature. Sarada and Sumire arrive, Hidari immediately rushing to Sarada through Claw Marks and striking her with Chidori. She dodges him and lands one of her own, puzzled by his use of Chidori. Kurama introduces itself to Himawari, who asks if it's the one who existed inside her father, and where they are. Kurama explains they're nowhere real, exchanging words mind to mind because they're a single body and soul. In reality, Himawari is passed out. Jura is catching up to Team 10. Kurama confirms to Himawari that its previous self existed inside Naruto, but its life was extinguished, and explains that death isn't permanent for tailed beasts, a kernel of them eventually remanifesting somewhere. Kurama says there's no knowing where this might happen, or how long it might take, intrigued that it happened so soon, and in Naruto's daughter. It speculates if it was due to her being born with a fraction of its chakra, or a fate brought upon by being born of Uzumaki and Hyūga blood, but places more importance in that it happened, rather than on how. They are pleased to meet each other. Himawari wakes up, to Team 10's relief, and asks Kurama for help. Jura cuts off one of the bird's wings with a Tailed Beast Ball. Chōchō has everyone grab onto her, expands herself, and bounces safely to the ground. Jura lands near them, complimenting their team-work once again, lamenting having to kill them. Kurama admonishes Himawari asking for help, saying she's the only one in a position to do anything, whether she squanders its chakra or not, noting that her affinity for it surpasses that of any of its previous hosts, even Naruto's. Encouraged by Kurama's words, Himawari attacks, but Jura casually breaks her right ankle. Inojin attacks with a beast drawing, but it is also easily destroyed. Jura begins creating a tree around Himawari, which will turn her into nourishment for him. Inojin attacks, against Shikadai's warning, but is kneed in the gut, falling to the ground, Himawari asking him to stop. When Inojin still reaches to stop Jura, he creates a tree, which pierces Inojin's torso, to everyone's shock. Jura wonders if this is the "aesthetics" he read about. Himawari breaks free of the tree, her hair swinging out, thicker whisker marks, and eyes like Kurama's, more forcefully telling Jura to stop. Chōchō and Shikadai are intrigued, while her intensity piques Jura's interest. Kurama notes she has snapped, and looks forward to running amok some with her.
