Wasabi feels crushed by the expectations of the Izuno Clan, a group that has historically produced few high-ranking ninja. Her family expects her to become Hokage, a goal she finds unrealistic and overwhelming.
In Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 224, "The Legend of the Monster Cat" (Bakeneko Densetsu), the story shifts focus to the internal struggles and clashing ideologies of and Wasabi Izuno during the Chunin Exams. Key Plot and Character Developments
Iwabe acts as a foil to Wasabi's pessimism. Drawing inspiration from Naruto, he believes that anyone—even those without a prestigious bloodline—can achieve greatness through sheer willpower.