However, Boruto initially placed Sarada in a supportive role. She was the strategist, the voice of reason, and the friend who kept Boruto from cheating (like in the Chunin Exams). The "Rising" began when the series acknowledged that her dream was being crushed by the cynical reality of the Otsutsuki threat.
One day, she thought. Not because I have to. Because I choose to. Sarada Rising- Boruto Naruto Next Generation -v...
: Visit the Haruno house at night to talk to her and offer flowers to unlock lover options. Himawari Uzumaki However, Boruto initially placed Sarada in a supportive role