Being a jinchuriki is both a blessing and a curse in the world of Naruto. Having an ancient beast within your body isn’t exactly the best way to enjoy immense power, as it invites fear and hate. Still, it doesn’t erase the fact that jinchurikis in Naruto are powerful, especially if they have formed a solid bond with their respective tailed beasts.
Naruto Uzumaki is a perfect example of a jinchuriki whose bond with Kurama allowed him to unlock unimaginable power over time. Naruto is just one of the few jinchurikis who have achieved this high level of relationship with a Tailed Beast, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the jinchurikis are weak.
Since Himawari Uzumaki has been revealed as a direct incarnation of the Nine Tails, much like how Jura is with the juvenile Ten Tails, she is not included in this list, despite having higher compatibility with Kurama than Naruto.
Naruto Uzumaki
Naruto Unlocked Baryon Mode
- Tailed Beast: Kurama (Nine-Tails)
Without a doubt, Naruto Uzumaki stands as the strongest jinchuriki in his own series. He is the greatest shinobi of all time, and while that is still up for debate for some fans because of Sasuke Uchiha, his feats, as well as the monstrous power he held during the Fourth Great Ninja War, when all hope was nearly lost, solidified his place on this list.
Having the chakra of the Sage of Six Paths, the Truth-Seeking Orbs, and the chakra of all the Tailed Beasts, Naruto possessed an immeasurable level of power that few could even comprehend.
On top of that, there’s Naruto Uzumaki’s Baryon Mode, which fuses his life force with Kurama, granting him godlike power strong enough to corner Isshiki Otsutsuki. His strong bond with Kurama allowed him to fight with unmatched synergy, which is beyond reach among other jinchurikis.
Hagoromo Otsutsuki
Hagoromo Divided the Tailed Beasts
Without Hagoromo Otsutsuki, ninjutsu wouldn’t even be a thing. Hagoromo, otherwise known as the Sage of Six Paths, is the first jinchuriki, having contained the power of the Ten Tails within his body to prevent the destruction of humanity. In his time as a jinchuriki, he was out there cutting meteors single-handedly as if they were mere pebbles, even while afflicted by an unknown illness.
Later on, Hagoromo divided the chakra of the Ten Tails with his Creation of All Things ability, sending nine Tailed Beasts out in the world in the hopes that they would come together in a much better way.
Madara Uchiha
Overwhelmed Naruto and Sasuke
It’s not surprising for an Uchiha like Madara to possess power and control over the Tailed Beasts, and it goes without saying that his becoming a jinchuriki during the war isn’t exactly a surprise either.
Madara is one of the strongest characters in Naruto, and even without the power of the Ten Tails inside him, he is already a force to reckon with. Fans saw him single-handedly fight the Shinobi Alliance, manipulating Obito from the shadows and overwhelming Naruto and Sasuke with busted abilities such as Limbo, Infinite Tsukuyomi, and more, making him nearly invincible.
Strip him of the power of the Ten Tails, yet Madara remains a nightmare for any opponent.
Obito Uchiha
Gained All-Powerful Black Orbs
Obito Uchiha also became a jinchuriki when he sealed the Ten Tails into his body, further enhancing his attributes such as strength, speed, regeneration, senses, and so on. While Obito is widely known for his Mangekyo Sharingan ability, Kamui, sealing the Ten Tails within his body and becoming a jinchuriki blocked him from using this ability.
Even so, while Obito was the jinchuriki of the Ten Tails, he not only overwhelmed Hashirama Senju, but he also utilized the Truth-Seeking Balls, which granted him the ability to recreate almost everything he wanted to, from Hagoromo’s Shakujo to his Sword of Nunoboko. In other words, the ten black orbs hanging from his back granted him godlike power and control.
Minato Namikaze
Instantly Harnessed the Nine-Tails’ Power
- Tailed Beast: Kurama (Nine-Tails)
At this point, almost everyone knows about Minato Namikaze, being the deceased father of the legendary Naruto Uzumaki and the fourth Hokage who sealed the Yang half of Kurama within his newly born son. He is also widely known for creating the iconic Flying Raijin, which his grandson, Boruto Uzumaki, would later replicate with a twist.
Most importantly, Minato is known for his immense speed and reflexes, which, combined with strategic genius, made him one of the most powerful ninjas in the history of Naruto, thus earning him the moniker “Yellow Flash.”
During his time as a jinchuriki, having sealed the Yin half of Kurama within his body, his abilities were far stronger than normal, and he had instant access to Kurama’s Chakra Mode. Though he was a temporary jinchuriki, he was able to harness the power of the Nine Tails to a significant degree, from creating Tailed Beast Balls to using chakra arms.
Killer B
Killer B Is In Perfect Sync With Hachibi
- Tailed Beast: Gyuki (Eight-Tails)
Just like Naruto, Killer B has a solid bond with the Hachibi, making it easier for him to fight alongside the Tailed Beast without worrying about losing himself. Because of this, he is regarded as a perfect jinchuriki, able to shift seamlessly between full Tailed Beast Mode and his partial transformations at will.
While B is best remembered for his interesting raps in Naruto, the way he utilized the power of the Hachibi is also iconic. Launching Tailed Beast Bombs in quick succession while generating deadly tornadoes with the beast’s tentacles, Killer B can turn any battlefield into a chaotic storm in an instant.
Yagura
Yagura Is a Perfect Jinchuriki
- Tailed Beast: Isobu (Three-Tails)
One of the reasons why Yagura is included in this list is because he is a perfect jinchuriki, having controlled the power of the Three Tails, Isobu, even without befriending it. As a perfect jinchuriki, Yagura can transform partially and go full Tailed Beast form at will, allowing him to create Tailed Beast Bombs with explosive power. Just like any other jinchuriki in this list, his abilities are also amplified.
Without the power of the Three Tails, Yagura is still a gifted ninja. At a young age, he became a Mizukage, though his reign isn’t revered due to how tragic and bloody those times were. One of Yagura’s iconic abilities includes the Coral Palm, which he can use at the same time as his version 2 jinchuriki form. He can control coral growth on any surface, using it to pin down and restrain enemies.
- Release Date
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October 2, 2002
- Network
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Adult Swim