Introduction
Kurama is considered the strongest tailed beast. When Hashirama first sealed the Nine-Tails, he mentioned that this tailed beast was extremely powerful and dangerous, stating it couldn’t be left unchecked. Even with only half of Kurama’s power, he could easily defeat the Five-Tails.
After the Fourth Great Ninja War, Kurama’s full power was restored when both of his halves reunited within Naruto. Later, Kurama manifested himself from within Naruto and became capable of fighting independently.
Massive Chakra Reserves and Regeneration
Speaking of Kurama’s chakra and physical power, Kurama has a massive chakra reserve compared to other tailed beasts. Even after using a significant amount of chakra, Kurama quickly regenerates new chakra in large amounts.
The entire shinobi force is nothing compared to Kurama’s power, and he could also share his chakra with others through Naruto. Kurama, the Nine-Tails, used his chakra efficiently and formed the Tailed Beast Mode with Naruto’s help. However, Kurama didn’t always form himself with his full chakra; he often shared his chakra with Naruto to enhance their combined power.
Kurama’s intelligence regarding his own and others’ chakra was considerable. This was evident during Naruto’s fight with Isshiki. Kurama fused his chakra with Naruto’s to give Naruto the Baryon Mode, which significantly increased Kurama’s response time and power. However, the disadvantage of this mode is that it consumes only Kurama’s chakra to create a new type of energy. An advantage is that in this mode, if Naruto touches his opponent, the opponent’s chakra depletes rapidly.
Raw Physical Power and Destructive Capabilities
Kurama’s raw power was also substantial. He could create tsunamis with his tails and destroy mountains. Even with only half of his power, Kurama gave tough competition to the tailed beasts controlled by Obito and overpowered them. Kurama also countered Sasuke’s enhanced Susanoo and Indra’s Arrow with just half of his power. At that moment, it was revealed that Kurama could store unlimited senjutsu chakra.
Speaking of Kurama’s ninjutsu, he could combine small Tailed Beast Bombs into a larger one. Despite being limited by Naruto’s seal, Naruto’s Nine-Tails Chakra Mode versions one and two were so strong that they withstood Pain’s Shinra Tensei. Kurama could sense others’ chakra from afar and detect negative emotions within someone.
“The Nine-Tails’ power is like nothing I’ve ever seen. It’s a force of nature, capable of untold destruction and incredible feats of strength.”
– Minato Namikaze
Strategic Intelligence and Chakra Manipulation
Kurama’s intelligence was evident during the Fourth Great Ninja War when he strategized and helped Naruto significantly within a short period. Even while fighting Obito, Kurama shared his chakra with Kakashi so that he could counter Obito’s Kamui.
Kurama had extensive knowledge about Fūinjutsu (sealing techniques) and often used this knowledge to manipulate the seal that bound him within Naruto. While Kurama initially used this knowledge to try and weaken the seal for his own freedom, over time, he cooperated with Naruto, helping him utilize the seal more effectively to harness Kurama’s chakra in battle.
Kurama’s Personality: From Pride to Friendship
Speaking of Kurama’s personality, Kurama was very proud of his powers. He believed he was the most powerful among all the tailed beasts because he thought their power was distributed according to the number of tails, a notion that Shukaku completely disagreed with. After mastering Sage Mode, Naruto wasn’t allowed by Kurama to link with nature energy, as Kurama disliked Naruto using Sage Mode over his own great powers. Despite his pride, Kurama acknowledged his inability to defeat the Ten-Tails alone. Kurama greatly respected Hagoromo and cried when separated from him as a child. Initially, Kurama didn’t hate humans, but over time, seeing their negative treatment, Kurama began to hate them.
After being defeated by Naruto, Naruto told Kurama that he would end the hatred within him. Kurama didn’t value this claim much at first but gradually started respecting Naruto and realized that he was different from other humans he had met. When Naruto befriended the Four-Tails, Son Goku, and freed him, Kurama became sure that he had to help Naruto. Eventually, Kurama, together with Naruto, in Tailed Beast Mode, freed the other tailed beasts from Obito’s control. Kurama then openly admitted Naruto as his friend and told all the tailed beasts that Naruto was the one Hagoromo had told them about before they were separated.
Over time, Naruto and Kurama’s bond grew, and Kurama started liking Naruto’s family. To protect Naruto and his family, Kurama even told Naruto about the Baryon Mode to fight Isshiki, lying that it could cost either Naruto or Kurama’s life, when in reality, only Kurama’s life was at stake. Kurama lied to Naruto, knowing that if he told the truth, Naruto would refuse to use the Baryon Mode.
“You humans always talk about self-sacrifice. But you act like sacrificing yourself is a good thing, like it can give you some kind of twisted pleasure or something. But really, it’s just an excuse to run away from your pain.”
– Kurama
Kurama’s Playful Side
Kurama had a playful side and often teased Naruto about his first kiss with Sasuke. Kurama felt quite embarrassed when expressing his feelings, as seen when Hagoromo suggested he stay within Naruto. Kurama became fearful of Naruto’s daughter, Himawari, after she knocked Naruto and Kurama unconscious with her Gentle Fist during a playful incident.
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