Naruto : Seventh hokage without the nine-tails, How can he become even stronger?

Time of India

18-05-2025

In Boruto:
Naruto
Next Generations Fans were treated to one of the most emotional and shocking moments in the whole Naruto franchise—Naruto Uzumaki losing Kurama, the Nine-Tails. Whether you like it or not, this is how the story goes. After years of being the most powerful ninja – due in no small part to Kurama's gargantuan power – Naruto isn't the unstoppable juggernaut he used to be. His battle against Isshiki Otsutsuki taught him that lesson at a tremendous cost, having left him weaker, and more vulnerable than ever.
The tale is far from finished.
Even in the absence of Kurama, Naruto still has other powerful sources of chakra, ancient techniques at his disposal, and new scientific Far Cry upgrades. In a world where revolutionizing technology and long-lost powers are being rediscovered left and right, Naruto has plenty of opportunities to become strong again and savvy fans can expect to see a new and improved Hokage making his ascent soon.
These are 7 abilities Naruto should master in Boruto that would allow him to retake his throne as one of the strongest ninjas alive.
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1. Lava release mode – Harnessing the power of the four-tails
Though Kurama is gone, Naruto has some chakra from the other Tailed Beasts inside of him. One of those is
Son Goku
, the Four-Tails, who is an expert in Lava Release Chakra Mode.
This goddess-inspired ability envelops the user in boiling hot lava, increasing attack and defense twofold. It's not only colorful and flashy. It's extremely deadly. In combat, this would allow Naruto to deal with formidable opponents using overbearing heat-centered attacks. Considering Naruto's newfound bond with the Tailed Beasts after the Fourth Great Ninja War, summoning Son Goku's energy is definitely an option.
2. Boil release – The strength of the five-tails
Naruto gained chakra from Kokuo, the Five-Tails, which grants access to Boil Release. One such key addition is a unique element that is a bag of tricks, one that physically improves a user's physical abilities, turning their strength level up to eleven.
We got a small taste of this during the war against Kaguya Otsutsuki, when Naruto incorporated Boil Release into his Rasenshuriken. Should he see the future and take advantage of this new burst of power to train harder, he could potentially discover other moves to overpower tougher foes physically.
Among energy-chakra-spirit-ki-sucking foes, Boil Release might be Naruto's best secret weapon.
3. Sage mode mastery – Back to nature
Before Kurama, Naruto's other major power was Sage Mode, a technique that allows the user to absorb energy from nature itself to increase their power. With Kurama's help removed for good, it's finally time for Naruto to get back to his roots.
Fans already witnessed that Naruto is still able to use Sage Mode even without Kurama, but it's evident he hasn't mastered it just yet. If Naruto truly applies himself to mastering this form, perhaps by returning to train with the Toad Sages of Mount Myoboku, he might be able to unlock True Sage Mode, a level never before achieved.
This is perhaps Naruto's strongest, most organic form of combat where he doesn't depend on outside power sources.
4. Wood release – A legendary kekkei genkai reborn
One of the most legendary techniques in the Naruto universe, this powerful ability was used by none other than
Hashirama Senju
, the First Hokage. As the wielder of this unique power, users have the ability to shape wood and the environment around them. During battle, they can bring trees, roots, and formations to life and use them against their foes.
Though Naruto doesn't originally possess this Kekkei Genkai, Hashirama's cells are stored in his body, particularly after receiving a replica arm made by
Tsunade
. With the right training or just the proper catalyst, Naruto will surely unlock the powers of Wood Release.
This kind of power would allow him to bind foes, siphon chakra, and dominate the fight instead of relying on Kurama to achieve these forms.
5. Hashirama cells – Boosting chakra and healing
Hashirama's DNA didn't just allow Naruto to access the
Wood Release
mastery. It has the potential to enhance his healing factor and chakra reserves.
Without Kurama healing his body in real time, Naruto is a lot more fragile in prolonged fights. If he opens the door to Hashirama's regenerative prowess, he can heal more quickly, withstand more lethal blows and fight for significantly longer.
This could be particularly important in a world where enemies such as Code and the rest of the Otsutsuki are more ruthless.
6. Chakra absorption gauntlet – Technological immunity
Following the battle against Momoshiki Otsutsuki, Konoha's foremost scientist, Katasuke, created a chakra-absorbing device on Naruto's behalf. This jutsu-rejecting glove was designed to allow Naruto to absorb any and all enemy jutsu—just like Momoshiki used his
Rinnegan
to nullify attacks.
While Naruto used it once in a mock fight against Boruto, he hasn't deployed it in a real battle so far. Now that he's lost Kurama, it's about time to start taking that tech seriously.
If improved, this stabilizing device might allow Naruto to absorb chackra blasts from foes, transform it into a vital force, and return fire on a greater scale. For whatever fight, it's a new game-changing opportunity.
7. Futuristic scientific ninja weapons – Power meets technology
In the time of Boruto, ninja clashes have changed. Technology has become a key factor on the battlefield besides just chakra. Terrorists such as Kawaki, Delta, and the entire Kara organization have all utilized Scientific Ninja Tools to obtain abilities that surpass even the most powerful shinobi.
Naruto was able to do this too.
Along with support from Katasuke and the Hidden Leaf's Research & Development Division, Naruto would be able to fully augment his body with nin-tech equipped with tools that amplify speed, power, and perception. These could be anything from chakra amplifiers, to weapons lockers, to energy shields.
If Naruto fully accepts these tools, he might just become the series' first truly post-war Hokage—one who uses both traditional jutsu and fangirl science.
Final thoughts
Losing Kurama was a painful moment for Naruto and longtime fans. But it may have opened the door for a new era of growth and strength.
Whether it's returning to his roots with Sage Mode, awakening legendary powers like Wood Release, or adapting with high-tech tools, Naruto still has several ways to evolve. The Seventh Hokage may never be the same, but that doesn't mean he won't be strong again.
As Boruto: Two Blue Vortex continues, fans will be watching closely to see if Naruto rises once more—stronger, wiser, and ready to protect the village in new ways.
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