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Naruto's Strength Timeline

1. Prime Naruto (Shippuden/End of War Arc)
   At the end of Naruto: Shippuden, Naruto is at his peak. As the Jinchūriki of Kurama (Nine-Tails) and wielding the power of the Sage of Six Paths, he is one of the most powerful shinobi in history. His strength rivals or surpasses that of legendary figures like Hashirama Senju.

2. Naruto in Boruto
   In the Boruto series, Naruto is still incredibly strong as the Seventh Hokage, but there are changes:

   • Experience: He is wiser and more experienced in battle.
   • Dependence on Kurama: Naruto's immense power is still heavily tied to Kurama.
   • Peaceful Era: He fights less frequently, which might affect his sharpness in battle compared to his war-era self.

3. Post-Kurama Naruto (Boruto Manga/Anime)
   After the tragic loss of Kurama during the battle against Isshiki Ōtsutsuki, Naruto's power significantly decreases.

   • Weaker Without Kurama: Kurama was a massive source of his chakra and physical enhancements. Without him, Naruto loses his immense chakra reserves, regeneration, and a significant portion of his offensive capabilities.
   • Base Strength: Naruto is still a formidable shinobi due to his training, Sage Mode, and vast chakra control, but he is no longer at the godlike level he once was.

Comparison to Other Characters

• Weaker Than Otsutsuki-Level Threats Alone: Without Kurama, Naruto struggles against top-tier threats like Isshiki or Code without assistance.
• Still Elite: Among human shinobi, Naruto remains one of the strongest due to his years of experience, mastery of jutsu, and Sage Mode.

Conclusion

Naruto is weaker post-Kurama but remains a strong and skilled