Now, I’m sure everyone tends to assume that Naruto solely relies on Kurama, but I’m here to tell you that no, it’s not always that Naruto depends on Kurama’s power.
Rather, It is an emotional defeat to Naruto if he’s to live without karma because we all know that from the beginning of the series to the end, they were bitter people against each other. Otherwise Naruto had a lot of skills of determination, strategic thinking, and sage mode through which he could make up without Kurama.
Naruto’s AbilitiesWithout Kurama
1. Master of Ninjutsu and Taijutsu
Now, we all know that Naruto was bad at using Genjutsu. Therefore, he focused on developing techniques including ninjutsu and Taijutsu. Therefore, creating techniques like this.
Using these techniques, Naruto created his signature move, The Rasengan, which he was taught under Jiraiya Sensei. he eventually developed other versions of Rasengan, like great Rasengan and Rasenshuriken.
Regarding Taijutsu, Mighty Gai, Kakashi’s best friend from a younger age, taught Naruto a few skills when he came for hand-to-hand combat because Mighty Gai was exceptionally good in Taijutsu. Due to the learning of Taijutsu, Naruto’s strength and speed increased, making him a very tough opponent, even without Kurama.
2. Sage Mode Mastery
Now, you all might remember Mount Myoboku, where Naruto was taken to be taught the sage mode. He didn’t really rely on Kurama for this. In the Sage mode, he was taught how to use natural energy to enhance his senses and physical strength to superhuman levels.
Sage mode required them to use Taijutsu as well as Ninjutsu rather than using Kurama’s powers. So, his ability to utilize the energy around him gave him enough powers that would exceed superhuman strength. Despite having Kurama on his side, he didn’t significantly need Kurama to master Sage Mode.
3. Inherent Uzumaki Clan Traits
We all know that the Uzumaki clan was famous for its ability to seal powerful beasts. This helped Naruto to inherit an indomitable life force, which eventually helped him to increase his stamina as well as his vitality. This technique gave Naruto a huge advantage when it came to fighting opponents that required him to use his full strength.
4. Intelligence and Strategy
Naruto never depended on indomitable full strength only to fight against his foes. He often used strategic techniques and his intelligence power to make plans before battles. And that also without Kurama’s support.
Impact of Losing Kurama
Loss of Massive Chakra Reserves
Despite having massive life force and sealing capabilities, Kurama was an extra point regarding chakra manipulation because Kurama was helping Naruto by providing him with immense chakra. That would help Naruto to use large-scale Jutsus like the giant Rasengan or the Rasenshuriken more than three times.
Strategic Adjustments
Naruto would have to depend less on Kurama’s strength and chakra dominance and rather now work on using his own powers like the sage mode because, without Kurama, there would be no Kurama mode.
Emotional and Psychological Changes
We all know that in the beginning Naruto was trying hard to free himself from Kurama. But as time passed, Naruto and Kurama became best buddies and created a strong bond. Naruto relied on grammar, not just for accessing his strength and powers, but rather emotionally as a friend.
Leadership and Responsibility
When it came to Naruto becoming Hokage, he needed not just raw power but also some leadership qualities. Because he was going to be tasked with leading and protecting the village.
Due to Kurama’s strategic thinking and diplomacy power, he helped Naruto enhance his leadership skills as a Hokage.
Conclusion
So after all this, we can see that without Kurama, Naruto would have still been our most powerful protagonist because of his physical strength and intelligence.
Kurama’s absence would take some of the powerful techniques from Naruto, like Kurama mode and strategic thinking. Also, Naruto would lose a great friend in the form of Kurama.
