Chapter 596: I Won’t Bear This Black Burden!
A golden figure stands tall on the ground, so dazzling that no one dares to look directly at it.
"That’s... Minato-sensei?!" Kakashi whispers in shock, as if seeing a familiar figure.
"Sensei, what? That’s Naruto! Kakashi, are your eyes failing again?" Guy laughs heartily, puzzled why Kakashi’s vision is blurring once more.
"Such incredible power! Naruto’s finally become a perfect Jinchuriki?" Gaara marvels, knowing better than anyone how hard it is for a Jinchuriki to connect with their Bijuu. Even now, he wouldn’t claim Shukaku fully acknowledges him—especially since Shukaku’s temperament isn’t much better than Kurama’s.
"So, we won?"
"We’ve already won!"
The battle between Dragon Kabuto and Kyuubi Mode Naruto was lightning-fast.
In less than two seconds, it was over.
Hearing Kabuto’s surrender, Naruto’s massive chakra fist halts just above Kabuto’s head, sparing the strike.
If that punch had landed, Kabuto’s body would’ve been pulverized into a meat paste! No matter how strong Kabuto’s healing abilities, he’d have died instantly.
In a different battle environment—like a dark underground cave—Kabuto might’ve used Mujin Tensei to maneuver and stall, employing various Senjutsu to engage Naruto. Then, the outcome would’ve been uncertain.