Power of the Nine-Tails

Naruto suddenly clapped his hands together, producing a crisp, ringing sound. Immediately afterward, he shot forward and launched a series of swift, ferocious Taijutsu attacks at Momochi Zabuza, who lay on the ground. His fists whistled through the air, his kicks blurred together, and every strike was accompanied by a sharp roar of wind that shook the heavens.

Momochi Zabuza calmly analyzed Naruto's attack patterns as he defended himself.

He keenly noticed that although Naruto's movements remained as fast as lightning, the overwhelming pressure of his former power had been greatly reduced.

After a brief exchange, Zabuza reached a conclusion: that black-hole-like jutsu earlier had clearly consumed a tremendous amount of Naruto's Chakra. As a result, although his current Taijutsu attacks remained fierce, they had lost the thunderous, unstoppable momentum they possessed before.

Moreover, Naruto was still young. Even with Gojo Satoru's soul supporting him, his reserves of stamina and Chakra were still far inferior to those of a mature ninja. As the battle continued, Naruto's movements gradually slowed, and each attack seemed increasingly labored, revealing his exhaustion.

At this critical moment, Kakashi noticed Naruto's fatigue and swiftly intervened, engaging Momochi Zabuza.

"Naruto, stand down. I'll handle him!" Kakashi shouted.

Naruto sighed inwardly. Helpless, he thought to himself, Can I really not do it with this body alone? In that case, let me see just what the Power of the Nine-Tails is capable of.

"Nine-Tails, I need your power." Naruto's voice echoed through his mind, carrying unquestionable resolve.

The Nine-Tails slowly opened its demonic eyes, which were filled with mockery and disdain. "Hmph. There's no need to borrow my power in a situation like this. And don't forget, I'm sealed. I have no obligation to help you."

"I know." Naruto helplessly spread his hands. "But without overwhelming power, I'll be in quite a bind."

The Nine-Tails sneered. "You're seriously sick. Do you think I'm playing house with you? You think you can borrow my power just because you ask?"

"No." Naruto smiled. "I'm not here to ask for your permission. I'm here to inform you."

With that, Naruto stopped waiting for the Nine-Tails' response and began forcibly extracting its sealed power. Waves of scorching energy surged from within him, intertwining with his will and forming an irresistible torrent. Under the impact of that power, the Nine-Tails' figure began to twist. It seemed to resist, yet it could not stop him completely.

"You... dare!" The Nine-Tails' voice carried both fury and shock, but it soon realized that this youth with such a powerful soul possessed methods far beyond its imagination.

As the power continued pouring into him, Naruto's body began to emit a faint red glow. His eyes became identical to the Nine-Tails', filled with wildness. The Nine-Tails' power boiled within him.

"This power is pretty good." Naruto analyzed it with his Six Eyes and discovered that it was the purest and most ancient Chakra in this world.

This power not only strengthened his physique to an unprecedented degree, but could even produce the effects of an initial Reverse Spell. He could sense that if he were injured, he would recover rapidly.

Moreover, the Jujutsu he wielded became even stronger under the augmentation of the Nine-Tails' power, brimming with destructive might.

Naruto suddenly opened his eyes. Without the slightest hesitation, he flashed forward like red lightning tearing across the sky, appearing before Zabuza in an instant. A barrage of attacks enhanced by the Nine-Tails' power poured forth like a violent storm, every strike containing domineering force.

Momochi Zabuza did everything he could to defend himself, but Naruto was simply too fast. Each attack was as elusive as a ghost, leaving him overwhelmed.

Kakashi had no choice but to retreat to the side and watch. He had originally intended to support Naruto whenever necessary, but now he found that he could not intervene at all. Naruto's speed and strength had reached a height Kakashi could scarcely approach. Every attack was precise and lethal, leaving Momochi Zabuza almost no chance to catch his breath.

Is... is this the power of the Nine-Tails? Kakashi marveled inwardly, while also feeling gratified by Naruto's growth. He knew that the Naruto standing here was no longer the little brat who needed his constant protection, but a powerful ninja capable of standing on his own.

Nearby, Sasuke's Sharingan remained locked onto Naruto. Those eyes, once focused solely on his own goal, were now filled with complicated emotions.

He saw the red radiance surging around Naruto and felt the tremendous power originating from the Nine-Tails. That sinister force made him incapable of even summoning the thought of resisting. He had never seen such a terrifying side of Naruto. Naruto's earlier teleportation-like speed and black-hole-like jutsu had already left him incredulous, and now the Nine-Tails' power had elevated Naruto's strength to a height that left Sasuke utterly lost.