Unveiling Naruto's Strength Within the Uzumaki Clan: A Deep Dive

Naruto Uzumaki, a beloved protagonist in the world of anime and manga, is revered for his unwavering determination and incredible strength. Originating from an esteemed lineage, Naruto's family consists of remarkable individuals. His father, Minato Namikaze, held the esteemed title of the Fourth Hokage and was renowned as the most formidable shinobi of his time. Additionally, Naruto's mother, Kushina Uzumaki, possessed extraordinary sealing jutsu skills and was hailed as one of the greatest kunoichi. Carrying on the Uzumaki legacy, Boruto Uzumaki also shines as a powerful shinobi in his own generation.

While Naruto's parents were undoubtedly skilled and powerful, he has surpassed them in various aspects. However, some fans raise questions about Naruto's abilities without external assistance, particularly the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's power, sealed within him since birth. These fans believe that Naruto's strength solely relies on the demon fox, insinuating that without its aid, he would be the weakest member of his family.

Naruto's strength: with or without the Nine-Tailed Fox

Releasing the Nine Tails seal as shown in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Minato Namikaze sealed half of the Nine-Tailed Fox's spirit inside Naruto after his birth, ensuring the village's safety and preventing the fox spirit from falling into the wrong hands. Initially, Naruto struggled to control the Nine Tails' power unlike his parents and son who were natural prodigies. Despite facing difficulties in learning new techniques and competing with others, Naruto's unwavering determination, hard work, and never-give-up attitude propelled him to his current position.

Both Boruto and Minato were recognized as prodigies from a young age, quickly mastering new techniques and showcasing remarkable progress, effortlessly displaying their expertise. Interestingly, the core essence of the series lies in the balance between these two contrasting perspectives - one individual achieving everything effortlessly while the other tirelessly working towards accomplishing a single goal.

Still, there are lingering questions and doubts about whether Naruto, even without any external assistance, is truly the weakest member of his family lineage. It is worth considering that, despite having the other half of the Nine-Tails spirit within him, Minato was able to utilize this power effectively during the Fourth Great Ninja War without any prior training. This particular event exemplifies his immense potential. In fact, even without the Nine-Tails powers, Minato was renowned worldwide for his incredible speed, earning him the title of the fastest shinobi.

Boruto possesses a wide range of unique skills, such as various forms of the Rasengan, the extraordinary Jōgan eye, and even Momoshiki's Kāma. In the third chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, there are hints that Boruto may possess Sage Mode and teleportation abilities, although these claims have yet to be officially verified. Notably, Boruto is widely regarded as one of the most formidable shinobi of his generation, with expectations that he will surpass even his father in the future.

Minato showcasing the deployment of sage mode, as depicted in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Without any external help, the placement of Naruto within his family members is an interesting topic to discuss. Despite Minato being a formidable shinobi, even without the Nine-Tails, and being recognized as the fastest shinobi alive, his Sage Mode was not as flawless as Naruto's. He himself admitted during the Fourth Great Ninja War that it took him longer to gather natural chakra.

Moreover, Boruto would still pose a significant threat as a shinobi even without the Kāma bestowed upon him by Momoshiki. He possesses other lethal abilities such as the Uzuhiko Rasengan, Vanishing Rasengan, and the Jōgan eye. In chapter 3 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, he effortlessly defeats Code, a powerful opponent, leaving Code with no choice but to retreat in order to save himself.

Naruto possesses formidable power even without the Nine-Tailed Fox, Kurama. His immense chakra reserves, ability to deploy numerous shadow clones simultaneously, and mastery of Sage Mode attest to his strength. Additionally, he is adept at utilizing powerful techniques such as the Rasengan and Rasenshuriken. With his exceptional taijutsu skills, Naruto remains one of the most formidable shinobi in the entire series, even in the absence of the Nine-Tails' power.

The matter is subjective and can be perceived differently by individuals. However, the series never portrayed a complete confrontation between the characters. As a result, it is the fans who determine their preferred and admired ones. Nevertheless, even without any external assistance, he is undeniably proven to be one of the most dominant members of his family, as evidenced throughout the series.