Naruto vs. Boruto: An Analysis Without Kurama

The question of who would win between Naruto and Boruto has been a popular topic among fans of the series, especially after Boruto gained notable abilities from Kagami. However, what if the tables were turned, and Naruto had to fight without Kurama?

Naruto's Strength in Absence of Kurama

Naruto is widely regarded as one of the strongest shinobi in the Naruto series, even without the chakra of the Nine-Tails. His overwhelming power and various techniques make him a formidable opponent. Let's explore why Naruto remains the strongest among the Kage in such a scenario.

Naruto's Continued Dominance Without Kurama

Despite losing the powers of the Nine-Tails, Naruto still retains his abilities as the Sage of Six Paths. The power bestowed by Hagoromo ensures he remains a force to be reckoned with. Additionally, Naruto's Sage Mode has allowed him to further enhance his strength, speed, and overall abilities, surpassing many of his contemporaries, including Madara Uchiha in his Sage Mode.

Even without accessing Sage Mode, Naruto's current strength is undeniable. He managed to outperform Gaara in a battle against Momoshiki, indicating his continued dominance. Furthermore, Naruto's performance in battles has consistently demonstrated that he is the top Kage, able to defeat other Kage and still be considered one of the most powerful shinobi in the series.

In the case of Boruto, it is important to consider the different stages of his development. At the time he fought in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, he didn't have access to the abilities he gained from Kagami. At this stage, Naruto would likely have the upper hand against Boruto due to his extensive training and experience.

Boruto's Capabilities Without Kagami

Without Kagami, Boruto still possesses a variety of impressive abilities, including the Vanishing Rasengan, Gentle Fist, Gale Palm, Lightning Triple, Shadow Clones, Wind Release, Lightning Release, and Water Release. However, even with these impressive techniques, Boruto's limitations become evident when facing Naruto.

The Rasenshuriken, a technique that Naruto was able to use repeatedly in Naruto: Wrestling the Last, would be particularly devastating to Boruto. This powerful technique disintegrates an individual's cells on a microscopic level, making it nearly impossible to withstand. Additionally, the Vanishing Rasengan, while a strong technique, would be overwhelmed by Naruto's overwhelming assault with massive Rasengan barrages and other powerful techniques.

Boruto with Kagami

The presence of Kagami drastically changes the dynamics of the fight. Kagami's powers, particularly the Ninjutsu Absorption Technique, give Boruto a significant advantage. However, even with this power, the end result would likely be the same. Naruto, with his mastery of Sage Mode and Six Paths powers, would ultimately prevail.

Naruto's Sage Mode grants him access to a level of power that far surpasses Boruto's current abilities. Even if Boruto were to master Sage Mode, his power level still wouldn't match Naruto's, who mastered it more deeply than Minato and Jiraiya. And with the Six Paths powers, Naruto would have the full range of abilities he had when Kurama was still alive, minus the Nine-Tails chakra mode.

Boruto's superhuman speed and super sending abilities, along with access to the chakra of other tailed beasts for healing and various techniques, still wouldn't be enough to overcome Naruto's extraordinary strength. It's worth noting that the combined chakra of Shukaku and the Eight-Tails would equate to a level of power close to the Nine-Tails, allowing Naruto to maintain his formidable status.

Conclusion

Overall, despite Boruto's impressive abilities and potential, Naruto remains the strongest and most dominant shinobi in the series, even without the Nine-Tails. His continued mastery of Sage Mode and access to the full range of his Six Paths powers ensure that he stands out as a force to be reckoned with. Even with Kagami's enhancements, Boruto's victory remains unlikely, and Naruto would continue to dominate the battlefield.