[Theory] Bolt

[Rabbit Teth]

Does anybody know what the mark on Bolt's jacket is? I don't recognise it but perhaps the new Databook addresses it. Personally I can't remember having seen it before which got me thinking about it's possible significance. As far as I'm aware we haven't learned anything about the Namikaze clan. Bolt's symbol doesn't correspond to any of the Uzumaki or Hyuuga symbol's that I'm aware of and I don't think that it counts as a generic Leaf symbol either. Could this symbol be the mark of the Namikaze:

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Naruto's identity was always kept hidden when he was young. Perhaps now that Naruto is Hokage it makes sense for him to re-embrace his heritage (?).

Looking at Bolt I generally like all the small details. Bolt wears a tracksuit like his father and grandfather except the colours correspond to the Hyuuga. As the heir to the Hyuuga Clan, Bolt also gets to wear the lavender / purple…
Bolt:

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Young Minato:

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It's unclear whether Minato ever had a symbol since we don't really get a clear view of his back:

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Even Bolt's name holds significance. Bolt is the grandson of the man who perfected the Flying Thunder God Technique (Lightning Bolt) and he is the nephew of Neji Hyuuga (Neji means screw - like his own specialist Revolving Heaven Techniques). Bolt also wears one around his neck as a joke.
Revolving Heaven Technique (I hope Bolt has some of Neji's talent) - Kaiten:

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If anyone recognises the symbol then please let me know. Also, excuse me if anyone has posted this idea already.

 

[PlatinumTitan]

Does anybody know what the mark on Bolt's jacket is? I don't recognise it but perhaps the new Databook addresses it. Personally I can't remember having seen it before which got me thinking about it's possible significance. As far as I'm aware we haven't learned anything about the Namikaze clan. Bolt's symbol doesn't correspond to any of the Uzumaki or Hyuuga symbol's that I'm aware of and I don't think that it counts as a generic Leaf symbol either. Could this symbol be the mark of the Namikaze:

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Naruto's identity was always kept hidden when he was young. Perhaps now that Naruto is Hokage it makes sense for him to re-embrace his heritage (?).

Looking at Bolt I generally like all the small details. Bolt wears a tracksuit like his father and grandfather except the colours correspond to the Hyuuga. As the heir to the Hyuuga Clan, Bolt also gets to wear the lavender / purple…
Bolt:

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Young Minato:

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It's unclear whether Minato ever had a symbol since we don't really get a clear view of his back:

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Even Bolt's name holds significance. Bolt is the grandson of the man who perfected the Flying Thunder God Technique (Lightning Bolt) and he is the nephew of Neji Hyuuga (Neji means screw - like his own specialist Revolving Heaven Techniques). Bolt also wears one around his neck as a joke.
Revolving Heaven Technique (I hiope Bolt has some of Neji's talent) - Kaiten:

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If anyone recognises the symbol then please let me know. Also, excuse me if anyone has posted this idea already.

It doesn't seem that either of Naruto's children have Hyuuga powers. (Byakugan I mean.) Their eyes are both blue.

 

[AndreJNZ]

Well, you certainly pick up more than I did.

 

[Mr Hiru]

Screw and Bolt.

The Jacket's design is the Screw, and the man himself is the Bolt.

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[Rabbit Teth]

It doesn't seem that either of Naruto's children have Hyuuga powers. (Byakugan I mean.) Their eyes are both blue.

Kaguya is the earliest character known to have had the Byakugan but her (royal) family might have had them as well. Toneri Ootsutsuki meanwhile has blue eyes like Bolt. Maybe it's time for the Hyuuga to expand their gene pool. I hope Bolt at least is able to expel chakra from his Tenketsu. I'm not sure whether the absence of Byakugan disqualifies Bolt from inheriting the Clan's top position. Might have to wait and see…(again anyone with DB4 please chip in)

Screw and Bolt.

The Jacket's design is the Screw, and the man himself is the Bolt.

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I hadn't even considered that it was a personalised symbol. Still it's not exactly a direct representation of a bolt. I hope this is Kishi teasing us with some clues about the Namikaze … It's one of those loose ends I've always wanted to know more about.

 

[Mr Hiru]

I hadn't even considered that it was a personalised symbol. Still it's not exactly a direct representation of a bolt. I hope this is Kishi teasing us with some clues about the Namikaze … It's one of those loose ends I've always wanted to know more about.

As far as I could interpret, the kid was named Bolt in honor to Neji's death (Neji was impaled by a Juubi's Bolt). But Neji is still protecting him from the heaven (the Hyuuga's heir is the heaven itself, even their techniques are related... Heavenly Rotation). As Neji is near protecting him, the Screw symbol resides in his jacket. The Screw "Secures" the "Bolt".

It's like a memento from Neji, to protect his back, just like Neji did to protect both Hinata and Naruto.

I think it makes sense if you consider this page...

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[Rabbit Teth]

As far as I could interpret, the kid was named Bolt in honor to Neji's death (Neji was impaled by a Juubi's Bolt). But Neji is still protecting him from the heaven (the Hyuuga's heir is the heaven itself, even their techniques are related... Heavenly Rotation). As Neji is near protecting him, the Screw symbol resides in his jacket. The Screw "Secures" the "Bolt".

It's like a memento from Neji, to protect his back, just like Neji did to protect both Hinata and Naruto.

I think it makes sense if you consider this page...

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I suppose it could represent Neji except the Hexagon has a chevron. A chevron tends to only appear on military insignia or in Heraldry to mark status. Unless the chevron represents a spanner - which I doubt. Still it would be funny if it did.

 

[Mr Hiru]

I suppose it could represent Neji except the Hexagon has a chevron. A chevron tends to only appear on military insignia or in Heraldry to mark status. Unless the chevron represents a spanner - which I doubt. Still it would be funny if it did.

Who knows. Anyways, I just tried to give you a sensible opinion. I can't really prove my point.

PS: I have a curious proposal, mister.

Would you dare to translate "Neji" [ねじ] to English? Maybe that could kinda serve as proof.

 

[Rabbit Teth]

Who knows. Anyways, I just tried to give you a sensible opinion. I can't really prove my point.

PS: I have a curious proposal, mister.

Would you dare to translate "Neji" [ねじ] to English? Maybe that could kinda serve as proof.

I'm not really picking an argument. I also don't speak japanese. I went looking on the Wiki to see if they could identify the mark. They say that he has the Uzumaki Symbol on his jacket but I think they're either wrong or that they are talking about one of those leaked prototype designs for the character. The Wiki says Neji translates as Screw… do they have that wrong as well?

You could be entirely right about the Screw design BTW - Kishi isn't above that sort of Goofiness but generally speaking all the Clan Markings have hidden symbolism relevant to the Clans, their histories or their techniques.

 

[Mr Hiru]

I'm not really picking an argument. I also don't speak japanese. I went looking on the Wiki to see if they could identify the mark. They say that he has the Uzumaki Symbol on his jacket but I think they're either wrong or that they are talking about one of those leaked prototype designs for the character. The Wiki says Neji translates as Screw… do they have that wrong as well?

You could be entirely right about the Screw design BTW - Kishi isn't above that sort of Goofiness but generally speaking all the Clan Markings have hidden symbolism relevant to the Clans, their histories or their techniques.

I'm almost certain that the symbol of Bolt represents Neji.

In the other side, Himawari wanted to give uncle Neji a Sunflower (Himawari). There are very strong references in chapter 700 towards him.

 

[Rabbit Teth]

I'm almost certain that the symbol of Bolt represents Neji.

In the other side, Himawari wanted to give uncle Neji a Sunflower (Himawari). There are very strong references in chapter 700 towards him.

Interesting… Maybe Kishi is dyslexic since he clearly seems to have intended to reference a screw rather than bravery … or else he always intended a double pun since Neji was pretty bold as well.

The Symbol could pass for a flower design as well I suppose. I wonder where Bolt stands in the Hyuuga Clan. If they followed most royal protocols then Bolt would be the heir after Hinata. The Hyuuga always protected their Byakugan and their Royal Blood though so I wonder whether Bolt qualifies to take up the mantle. Perhaps Hinata was forced to relinquish her title in order to marry Naruto. So many questions…

I probably should have labelled this a discussion thread since I'm mostly just thinking out loud. I haven't seen much discussion on the topic. Has anyone started any threads on it?

 

[Mr Hiru]

Interesting… Maybe Kishi is dyslexic since he clearly seems to have intended to reference a screw rather than bravery … or else he always intended a double pun since Neji was pretty bold as well.

The Symbol could pass for a flower design as well I suppose. I wonder where Bolt stands in the Hyuuga Clan. If they followed most royal protocols then Bolt would be the heir after Hinata. The Hyuuga always protected their Byakugan and their Royal Blood though so I wonder whether Bolt qualifies to take up the mantle. Perhaps Hinata was forced to relinquish her title in order to marry Naruto. So many questions…

I probably should have labelled this a discussion thread since I'm mostly just thinking out loud. I haven't seen much discussion on the topic. Has anyone started any threads on it?

Go ahead. I'm just chilling here, I'd glad to help if you want.

 

[Seventh Sama]

Unfortunately,The information of the databook only goes up to 691.

 

[Rabbit Teth]

Unfortunately,The information of the databook only goes up to 691.

Thanks for checking. It's a bit of a disappointment that the Namikaze have gotten no development even in the new databook. I suppose I'll have to cling to the perhaps erroneous belief that Bolt carries on the symbol.

When Naruto was growing up everybody shunned him as a mischievous brat and stigmatised him as an orphan. Turns out Naruto is about as establishment as you could get. Naruto can claim to be the son of a Hokage and an Aristocrat (the Uzumaki were the ruling clan of Uzushiogakure), the husband of a princess (Hinata) and the heir to the Sage of Six Paths / Ninshuu / the Ootsutsuki (another Royal Line) - Edit* not forgetting that he's also distantly related to the Senju (not sure by which side, perhaps even both - there are good theories on both sides). Perhaps Minato never had a seal because he was the true genius of hard work and never giving up - he made his own name. Naruto has been looked after and given special training from the start. Naruto makes the genius of that genius clan the Uchiha, Sasuke, look like a commoner.

 

[Hyuga Prodigy]

Who knows. Anyways, I just tried to give you a sensible opinion. I can't really prove my point.

PS: I have a curious proposal, mister.

Would you dare to translate "Neji" [ねじ] to English? Maybe that could kinda serve as proof.

I found a word you're looking for, this word translate Neji in English.

" 日向ネジ "

 

[Mr Hiru]

I found a word you're looking for, this word translate Neji in English.

" 日向ネジ "

Did you know that these two is said "hinata neji" but the true meaning as it is, is "Neji"?

Also, take the last two syllables.

"ネジ" = A screw

 

[narutojunky]

It's also interesting that Bolt wears a literal bolt, a symbol of industrialization.

They now live in a metropolis, not a small city or village.

I think it may indicate a deeper role of technology in the upcoming whatever is going to happen in Konohoa.

His name is also Baruto indicating what you all are talking about, references to the Hyuga clan and Neji, but also Naruto.

His name is a literal combination of both Naruto and Neji and a clear reference to FTG/Minato.

I reckon Naruto and Hinata have hopes that their children will bear all of the good qualities of people they loved who are now dead, and their names reflect it.

We also see the beginnings of detachment from the clan system (which was partially responsible for the cycles of violence in the previous era) in how lax everyone is about the inochikochou(spelling..sorry..) training and necessity of carrying on tradition for the sake of tradition.

If the Village was moving towards democracy as their governing concept (with the election of the first Hokage, and now a well established tradition of the Hokage stepping down and peacefully surrendering power, instead of their lives as with the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th) we might see a shift towards the individual vs. clan in terms of self identity.

It may be more important that Baruto/Bolt carries his own insignia, then carrying an insignia from the past.

If Bolt is the child of the person who helped a revolution occur (a literal turning of ideals in time) then it would make sense that he would carry some aspect of the past (his name) and also reflect the hopeful change towards peace of the future (also his name and insignia).

Naruto, I am sure, remembers well the significance of a given name and how it reflects the positive hopes for the future the child will inhabit.

 

[Rabbit Teth]

It's also interesting that Bolt wears a literal bolt, a symbol of industrialization.

They now live in a metropolis, not a small city or village.

I think it may indicate a deeper role of technology in the upcoming whatever is going to happen in Konohoa.

His name is also Baruto indicating what you all are talking about, references to the Hyuga clan and Neji, but also Naruto.

His name is a literal combination of both Naruto and Neji and a clear reference to FTG/Minato.

I reckon Naruto and Hinata have hopes that their children will bear all of the good qualities of people they loved who are now dead, and their names reflect it.

We also see the beginnings of detachment from the clan system (which was partially responsible for the cycles of violence in the previous era) in how lax everyone is about the inochikochou(spelling..sorry..) training and necessity of carrying on tradition for the sake of tradition.

If the Village was moving towards democracy as their governing concept (with the election of the first Hokage, and now a well established tradition of the Hokage stepping down and peacefully surrendering power, instead of their lives as with the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th) we might see a shift towards the individual vs. clan in terms of self identity.

It may be more important that Baruto/Bolt carries his own insignia, then carrying an insignia from the past.

If Bolt is the child of the person who helped a revolution occur (a literal turning of ideals in time) then it would make sense that he would carry some aspect of the past (his name) and also reflect the hopeful change towards peace of the future (also his name and insignia).

Naruto, I am sure, remembers well the significance of a given name and how it reflects the positive hopes for the future the child will inhabit.

You make some really good points.

In terms of the kids I hope Kishi has room to have the next generation surpass the previous one. Kakashi made the point nicely before he stabbed Kakuzu through his last heart (ah … nostalgia):

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…Which gets me thinking about the next generation more generally. If they are going to become the King and take responsibility:

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…then they need to develop their parents techniques further. While I sympathise with Ino about the importance of the InoShikaChou combination, I can’t help but feel that Ino’s kid (combining Mind transfer and Drawing ?!?) and Shikamaru’s kid (combining Fan attacks and Shadow Techniques?!?) are at a disadvantage to Choji’s kid…
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Imagine the Chuunin exams with Chōchō Akimichi in the final. She might be eating too many sweets with Anko:

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…but with her techniques she might simply need the calories. Who could challenge a combination of the Human Tank:

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Combined with Raiton Cloak and Body Flicker (I know Karui hasn’t shown the ability but what the hey):

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The only thing able to beat it might be Kaiten:

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Mixed with Gargantuan Rasengan:

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The ultimate Chakra Shape Manipulation technique no? Make it happen Kishi…make it happen.