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All [[jinchūriki]] are able to use [[Tailed Beast Skill|certain abilities]] granted to them by their [[tailed beasts]]. As they get older and they gain (or lose, as the case may be) [[Tailed Beast Control|control]] over their tailed beast's power, they are also able to transform into their tailed beast to varying degrees, granting them capabilities increasingly closer to the tailed beast itself.
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All [[jinchūriki]] are able to use certain abilities granted to them by their [[tailed beasts]]. As they get older and they gain (or lose, as the case may be) [[Tailed Beast Control|control]] over their tailed beast's power, they are also able to transform into their tailed beast to varying degrees, granting them capabilities increasingly closer to the tailed beast itself.
   
 
== Initial Jinchūriki Form ==
 
== Initial Jinchūriki Form ==
*'''Known users''': [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Utakata]] (anime only), [[Sora]] (anime only)
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*'''Known users''': [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Sora]] (anime only), [[Utakata]] (anime only), [[Menma Uzumaki]] (movie only)
   
By simply tapping into their beast's chakra, a jinchūriki begins their initial transformation. They are surrounded by a layer of red, wispy chakra granting them enhanced strength, speed and healing. The beast's chakra supplements the jinchūriki's and they are able to manipulate the chakra to a certain extent: Utakata can form it into waves and blasts while Naruto can thrust it outwards with his fist or emit it as a [[Tailed Beast Shockwave|roar]]. In this form, the jinchūriki's body undergoes slight physical changes. When Naruto enters this form, his eyes change colour and become slitted, plus his nails and canine teeth grow longer and sharper. Naruto's hair also grows longer and spikier, and the whisker-like marks on his cheeks widen and thicken. In the anime, when Utakata entered this state, his eyes instead became a shade of yellow and he did not undergo any other physical changes. It is also possible for a jinchūriki to enter this state without chakra visibly emanating from them, instead just gaining the physical alterations.
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By simply tapping into their beast's chakra, a jinchūriki begins their initial transformation. They are surrounded by a layer of red, wispy chakra granting them enhanced strength, speed and healing. The beast's chakra supplements the jinchūriki and they are able to manipulate the chakra to a certain extent: Utakata can form it into waves and blasts while Naruto can generate shockwaves through punches and [[Great Roar|roars]]. In this form, the jinchūriki's body undergoes slight physical changes. When Naruto enters this form, his eyes change colour to red and his pupils become slitted, plus his nails and canine teeth grow longer and sharper. Naruto's hair also grows longer and spikier, and the whisker-like marks on his cheeks widen and thicken. In the anime, when Utakata entered this state, his eyes became a much paler shade of yellow than normal and he did not undergo any other physical changes. It is also possible for a jinchūriki to enter this state without chakra visibly emanating from them, instead just gaining the physical alterations.
   
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Glowingnaruto.jpg|Naruto's initial jinchūriki form.
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Initial jinchūriki form.png|Naruto's initial jinchūriki form.
Sorajinchūrikiform.jpg|Sora's initial jinchūriki form.
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Sora Initial Jinchuriki Form.png|Sora's initial jinchūriki form.
 
Utakata's initial form.PNG|Utakata's initial jinchūriki form.
 
Utakata's initial form.PNG|Utakata's initial jinchūriki form.
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Jinchuriki Menma.png|Menma's initial jinchūriki form.
 
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== Version 1 ==
 
== Version 1 ==
*'''Known users''': [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Killer B]], [[Utakata]] (anime only), [[Sora]] (anime only), [[Fukai]] (anime only)
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*'''Known users''': [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Killer B]], [[Ginkaku]], [[Kinkaku]], [[Kushina Uzumaki]] (manga only), [[Blue B]] (anime only), [[Sora]] (anime only), [[Utakata]] (anime only), [[Rin Nohara]] (game only)
   
'''Version 1''' – or what [[Jiraiya]] calls Naruto's {{translation|"demon fox cloak"|妖狐の衣|yōko no koromo}}<ref name="ch291">''Naruto'' chapter 291, page 11</ref> – forms a dense shroud of chakra around the jinchūriki. The shroud, a translucent red with bubbles of chakra (reminiscent of boiling liquid) forming all along it, provides a degree of physical protection. The physical changes experienced in the initial transformation become more pronounced in Version 1 forms.
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'''Version 1''' – or what [[Jiraiya]] calls Naruto's {{translation|"demon fox cloak"|妖狐の衣|yōko no koromo}}<ref name="ch291">''Naruto'' chapter 291, page 11</ref> – forms a dense shroud of chakra around the jinchūriki. The shroud, a translucent red with bubbles of chakra (reminiscent of boiling liquid) forming all along it, provides a degree of physical protection, but can also harm the user if used to a certain extent. The physical changes experienced in the initial transformation become more pronounced in Version 1 forms.
   
The shroud that encompasses the jinchūriki vaguely resembles the corresponding tailed beast; paws of chakra form around their hands and, in the case of Killer B, chakra-horns form on his head. Because chakra is malleable, the shroud can extend beyond the reach of the jinchūriki, often used to create [[Tailed Beast Chakra Arms|chakra-arms]] that allow them to interact with their environment. The most significant manifestation are the tails that sprout from the jinchūriki's body, up to the maximum number of tails that the corresponding beast possesses. As with the chakra-arms, these tails can aid the jinchūriki by grasping to their surroundings. For each tail produced, the jinchūriki gains an incrementally greater boost to speed, strength, and of course chakra.
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The shroud that encompasses the jinchūriki vaguely resembles the corresponding tailed beast; paws of chakra form around their hands and, in the case of Killer B, chakra-horns form on his head. Because chakra is malleable, the shroud can extend beyond the reach of the jinchūriki, often used to create [[Tailed Beast Chakra Arms|chakra-arms]] that allow them to interact with their environment. The most significant manifestation are the tails that sprout from the jinchūriki's body, up to the maximum number of tails that the corresponding beast possesses. As with the chakra-arms, these tails can aid the jinchūriki by grasping to their surroundings. For each tail produced, the jinchūriki gains an incrementally greater boost to speed, strength, and chakra.
   
The source of the chakra shroud differs between users. For jinchūriki who have not learned how to control their tailed beast, it is the beast's chakra that surrounds them. The beast's chakra will tend to be harmful: individuals near the jinchūriki will experience a slight physical discomfort; those who come into contact with the shroud will suffer a painful burn wherever they touch it; the jinchūriki themselves suffer an increasing amount of corrosion to their body that can eventually damage body parts beyond the point of use.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 232, page 8</ref> This shroud is typically acquired through a growing rage and/or the seal that keeps the beasts within their body weakens, and consequently leaves the jinchūriki less in control of their body with each additional tail. While a jinchūriki has never been observed to completely lose control of themselves in a Version 1 form, they become more animalistic and aggressive. One advantage of this is that the shroud can act on its own, responding to threats the jinchūriki may not be aware of.
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The source of the chakra shroud differs between users. For jinchūriki who have not learned how to control their tailed beast, it is the beast's chakra that surrounds them. The beast's chakra will tend to be harmful: individuals near the jinchūriki will experience a slight physical discomfort; those who come into contact with the shroud will suffer a painful burn wherever they touch it; the jinchūriki themselves suffer an increasing amount of corrosion to their body that can eventually damage body parts beyond the point of use.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 232, page 8</ref> This shroud is typically acquired through a growing rage and/or the weakening of the seal that keeps the beast within their body, and consequently leaves the jinchūriki less in control of their body with each additional tail. While a jinchūriki has never been observed to completely lose control of themselves in a Version 1 form, they become more animalistic and aggressive. One advantage of this is that the shroud can act on its own, responding to threats the jinchūriki may not be aware of.
   
A secondary means of entering a Version 1 state is demonstrated by Killer B, who uses his own chakra in the shroud's formation.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 471, page 9</ref> While Naruto has been able to communicate with [[Kurama]] and ask for a donation of chakra for several years, this always carried adverse consequences such as diminishing self-control and harmful after-effects of the chakra,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 293, pages 1-7</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapters 296-297</ref> until Naruto and Kurama were able to start working together. Although Naruto has not used this harmless Version 1 for himself, he has been able to transfer it to others and thereby grant them all of the form's benefits.<ref>''Naruto'' chapters 616-617</ref>
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A secondary means of entering a Version 1 state is demonstrated by Killer B, who uses his own chakra in the shroud's formation.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 471, page 9</ref> While Naruto has been able to communicate with [[Kurama]] and ask for a donation of chakra for several years, this always carried adverse consequences such as diminishing self-control and harmful after-effects of the chakra.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 293, pages 1-7</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapters 296-297</ref> After Naruto befriended Kurama, these drawbacks were removed and he can use Version 1 for himself, and is able to transfer it to others, thereby granting them all of the form's benefits.<ref>''Naruto'' chapters 616-617</ref> The chakra in this form is also capable of repelling the likes of [[Amaterasu]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 697</ref>
   
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Vermillion Rasengan.png|Naruto using his one-tailed Version 1 form to aid the creation of a [[Rasengan]].
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Version 1 form.png|Naruto's one-tailed Version 1 form.
Three Tailed Sora.jpg|Sora's three-tailed Version 1 form.
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Sora Three Tails.png|Sora's three-tailed Version 1 form.
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Four Tailed Version 1 Form.png|Naruto's four-tailed Version 1 form; anime-only.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 446</ref>
 
Utakata six tail form.PNG|Utakata's six-tailed Version 1 form.
 
Utakata six tail form.PNG|Utakata's six-tailed Version 1 form.
Bee version 1.png|Killer B's seven-tailed Version 1 form.
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Bee version 1.png|B's seven-tailed Version 1 form.
Fukai's V1.png|Fukai's eight-tailed Version 1 form.
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Fukai's V1.png|Blue B's eight-tailed Version 1 form.
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Kinkaku and Ginkaku Version 1.png|Kinkaku and Ginkaku's Version 1 form.
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Kushina Cloak.png|Kushina's Version 1 form.
 
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== Version 2 ==
 
== Version 2 ==
*'''Known users''': [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Killer B]], [[Yugito Nii]], [[Yagura]], [[Rōshi]], [[Han]], [[Utakata]], [[Fū]], [[Kinkaku]] and [[Ginkaku]], [[Sora]] (anime only), [[Fukai]] (anime only)
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*'''Known users''': [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Utakata]], [[Yagura Karatachi]] , [[Han]], [[Killer B]], [[Ginkaku]] , [[Kinkaku]], [[Fū]], [[Kushina Uzumaki]] (manga only), [[Nine-Tailed Naruto Clone]] (anime only), [[Rōshi]], [[Yugito Nii]], [[Blue B]] (anime only), [[Sora]] (anime only)
   
{{translation|'''Version 2'''|バージョン2|Bājon Tsū}} as described by [[Sabu]] is the tailed beast's chakra being formed into a human shape, granting the jinchūriki an edge in battle without completely releasing the beast itself.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 471, page 10</ref> Using the jinchūriki's body as a sort of endoskeleton, a dark red, nearly black layer of chakra envelops them. The physical manifestations of the corresponding beast that are vaguely present in Version 1 states become far clearer in Version 2, in a way fully reproducing the beast in miniature: muscle mass increases and beast-specific attributes such as shells and ears become clearly defined. Because the shroud forms so tightly around them, features of the jinchūriki may be identifiable in Version 2, such as the hat and furnace that Han wears.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 556, pages 10-11</ref>
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{{translation|'''Version 2'''|バージョン2|Bājon Tsū}}, as described by [[Sabu]], is the tailed beast's chakra being converted into a humanoid shape, granting the jinchūriki an edge in battle without completely releasing the beast itself.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 471, page 10</ref> Using the jinchūriki's body as a sort of endoskeleton, a dark red, nearly black layer of chakra envelops them. The physical manifestations of the corresponding beast that are vaguely present in Version 1 states become far clearer in Version 2, in a way fully reproducing the beast in miniature: muscle mass increases and beast-specific attributes such as shells and ears become clearly defined. Because the shroud forms so tightly around them, features of the jinchūriki may be identifiable in Version 2, such as the hat and furnace that Han wears.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 556, pages 10-11</ref>
   
Entering Version 2 creates a great deal of energy, producing craters beneath the jinchūriki and destroying any restraints that might have been placed upon them beforehand. Strength, speed, and chakra are once again increased beyond the levels of the previous forms, the shroud remains a reliable defence against attacks, and other features, such as chakra-arms, are still accessible. It is even possible for the jinchūriki to create chakra-bones around themselves: Killer B creates a bull's skull in order to perform a more powerful [[Lariat]]; Naruto, on different occasions, forms a full skeletal structure in differing states of completeness all along his body that are attached to him by chakra-ligaments, but the bones serve no obvious purpose.
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Entering Version 2 creates a great deal of energy, producing craters beneath the jinchūriki and destroying any restraints that might have been placed upon them beforehand. Strength, speed, and chakra are once again increased beyond the levels of the previous forms, the shroud remains a reliable defence against attacks, and other features, such as chakra-arms, are still accessible. It is even possible for the jinchūriki to create chakra-bones around themselves: Killer B creates a bull's skull in order to perform a more powerful [[Lightning Release: Lariat]]; Naruto, on different occasions, forms a skeletal structure in differing states of completeness all along his body that are attached to him by chakra-ligaments, but the bones serve no obvious purpose.
   
Most jinchūriki have only been seen to enter a Version 2 state with the same number of tails as their corresponding beast. Kinkaku, and by extension Ginkaku, represent one exception in that not only do they not have a full set of nine tails, but one tail remains far longer than all the others. Naruto is also an exception, for he has only been seen in a Version 2 state with four, six, and (in the anime) seven tails. Unlike how the number of tails in Version 1 can measure the jinchūriki's strength, there is no observable correlation between the number of Naruto's Version 2 tails and his destructive capabilities. Likewise, although all jinchūriki gain unique, heightened abilities that bring them even closer to their corresponding beast, only Naruto has been shown performing a [[Tailed Beast Ball]] in a Version 2 form; Killer B, Fukai, and Sora perform Tailed Beast Balls while in Version 2 states in the anime.
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Most jinchūriki have only been seen to enter a Version 2 state with the same number of tails as their corresponding beast. Kinkaku, and by extension Ginkaku, represent one exception in that not only do they not have a full set of nine tails, but one tail remains far longer than all the others. Naruto is also an exception, for he has only been seen in a Version 2 state with four and six tails (plus five and seven tails in the anime).<ref name="NS295">''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 295</ref> Unlike how the number of tails in Version 1 can measure the jinchūriki's strength, there is no observable correlation between the number of Naruto's Version 2 tails and his destructive capabilities. Likewise, although all jinchūriki gain unique, heightened abilities that bring them even closer to their corresponding beast.
   
Naruto has yet to knowingly enter a Version 2 form. As the seal that kept Kurama contained weakened over the years, he became increasingly susceptible to its influence. By fully submitting to the beast and his own rage, Naruto would grant Kurama full control of his body who then formed a Version 2 shroud around him. Naruto's ability to distinguish between friend and foe vanishes and he attacks in whatever way will enable him to defeat his target, oblivious to the consequences of the attack. The form itself carries a number of consequences for Naruto too, as its corrosive qualities burn away his skin and stain the shroud with his own blood. The regenerative abilities granted to him as Kurama's jinchūriki constantly heal the damage, but in the long run shorten his lifespan through the constant destruction and creation of cells.<ref name="ch291"/> Sora's Version 2 is also triggered by rage and causes the same kind of damage to his body. Kinkaku and Ginkaku appear to trigger Version 2 through rage as well, but they retain control of their minds and do not seem to suffer any damage to their bodies.
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Naruto has yet to knowingly enter a Version 2 form. As the seal that kept Kurama contained weakened over the years, he became increasingly susceptible to its influence. By fully submitting to the beast and his own rage, Naruto would grant Kurama full control of his body who then formed a Version 2 shroud around him. Naruto's ability to distinguish between friend and foe vanishes and he attacks in whatever way will enable him to defeat his target, oblivious to the consequences of the attack. The form itself carries a number of consequences for Naruto too, as its corrosive qualities burn away his skin and stain the shroud with his own blood. The regenerative abilities granted to him as Kurama's jinchūriki constantly heal the damage, but in the long run shorten his lifespan through the constant destruction and creation of cells.<ref name="ch291"/> In the anime, a [[Genjutsu World]] version of Naruto learned to instantly access this form at will and retain complete control of himself, including to change back to normal whenever desired without suffering any damage.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 429</ref> Sora's Version 2 is also triggered by rage and causes the same kind of damage to his body. Kinkaku and Ginkaku appear to trigger Version 2 through rage as well, but they retain control of their minds and do not seem to suffer any damage to their bodies.
   
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Four tailed transformation.jpg|Naruto's four-tailed Version 2 form.
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Version 2 Jinchūriki.png|Several Version 2 forms.
Four Tailed Sora.jpg|Sora's four-tailed Version 2 form.
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Sora Version 2.png|Sora's four-tailed Version 2 form.
Six Tailed Form.PNG|Naruto's six-tailed Version 2 form.
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Clone Kyuubi.png|The Nine-Tailed Naruto Clone's four-tailed Version 2 form.
HachibiV2.jpg|Killer B's eight-tailed Version 2 form.
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Four Tailed Version 2 Form.png|Naruto's four-tailed Version 2 form.
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Five Tailed Version 2 Form.png|Naruto's five-tailed Version 2 form; anime-only.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 447</ref>
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Naruto's Version 2 form.png|Naruto's six-tailed Version 2 form.
 
Kinkaku's Jinchuriki Transformation.png|Kinkaku's six-tailed Version 2 form.
 
Kinkaku's Jinchuriki Transformation.png|Kinkaku's six-tailed Version 2 form.
Seven tailed form.png|Naruto's seven-tailed Version 2 form; anime only.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 295</ref>
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Seven tailed form.png|Naruto's seven-tailed Version 2 form; anime-only.<ref name="NS295" />
Fukai's V2.png|Fukai's eight-tailed Version 2 form.
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Killer B Version 2.png|Killer B's eight-tailed Version 2 form.
Revived Jinchuriki transform.png|Several Version 2 forms.
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Fukai's V2.png|Blue B's eight-tailed Version 2 form.
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Kushina Four-Tails.png|Kushina's seven-tailed Version 2 form.
 
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== Partial Transformation ==
 
== Partial Transformation ==
*'''Known users''': [[Gaara]], [[Killer B]], [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Fū]], [[Han]], [[Rōshi]], [[Utakata]], [[Yagura]], [[Yugito Nii]], [[Fukai]] (anime only)
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*'''Known users''': [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Gaara]], [[Han]], [[Killer B]], [[Minato Namikaze]], [[Fū]], [[Nine-Tailed Naruto Clone]] (anime only), [[Rōshi]], [[Utakata]], [[Yagura Karatachi]], [[Yugito Nii]], [[Blue B]] (anime only), [[Sora]] (anime only)
   
Rather than fully transform into their respective beast, jinchūriki can isolate the transformation to parts of their body. Instead of appearing as clear or dark chakra, these partial transformations fully resemble the beast's, having fur, scales, etc. The jinchūriki [[Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] and controlled by [[Tobi]] each briefly partially transform but, other than's ability to fly with her wings, they serve no purpose on this occasion.
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Rather than fully transform into their respective beast, a jinchūriki can isolate the transformation to parts of their body. Instead of appearing as translucent or dark chakra, these partial transformations fully resemble the beast's own limbs, having fur, scales, etc. The jinchūriki [[Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] and controlled by [[Tobi]] each briefly produce a tail of their respective tailed beasts, with the sole exception being, whom produced two for flight. and Rōshi were also able to achieve this in life, in the anime.
   
 
Killer B makes a much more deliberate usage of the body parts he chooses to partially transform. He often produces extra tentacles to increase his ability to interact with others and his surroundings as well as to improve his dexterity. He has transformed one of his arms at different times, either to increase the distance that he was able to throw or to block a punch.
 
Killer B makes a much more deliberate usage of the body parts he chooses to partially transform. He often produces extra tentacles to increase his ability to interact with others and his surroundings as well as to improve his dexterity. He has transformed one of his arms at different times, either to increase the distance that he was able to throw or to block a punch.
   
Naruto's partial transformations have been the most substantial of those seen. In order to break free of [[Chibaku Tensei]], he entered a state just short of a full tailed beast-transformation (which, at the time, would have required completely breaking the seal); the only features it lacked to fully resemble Kurama were a ninth tail, skin, and fur, his transformation otherwise matching the beast's size and possessing all of the other chakra-body parts. After becoming able to harmonize with Kurama, his partial transformations are less drastic, producing only tails like the other jinchūriki tend to or a head for attack.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 598, pages 1-6</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 600, pages 14-15</ref>
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Naruto's partial transformations have been the most substantial of those seen. In order to break free of [[Chibaku Tensei]], he entered a state just short of a full tailed beast-transformation (which, at the time, would have required completely breaking the seal); the only features it lacked to fully resemble Kurama were a ninth tail, skin, and fur, his transformation otherwise matching the beast's size and possessing all of the other chakra-body parts. After becoming able to harmonise with Kurama, his partial transformations are less drastic, producing only tails like the other jinchūriki tend to or a head for attack.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 598, pages 1-6</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 600, pages 14-15</ref>
   
Gaara represents an anomaly in the pattern of jinchūriki partial transformations. Whereas all other jinchūriki's transformations are composed of chakra, Gaara's is made of sand. He gradually piles sand onto his body, giving him an increasingly closer similarity to [[Shukaku]] with changing eyes to match. In many ways it is similar to Version 1 forms: his defences are nigh-impenetrable wherever the sand is applied; he can stretch his sand-limbs beyond their normal reach; the more his body is covered with sand, the more his speed and strength grow. Being sand, he can detach parts of his "body" from himself that will retain their shape for as long as he exerts the chakra to maintain them.
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Gaara represents an anomaly in the pattern of jinchūriki partial transformations. Whereas all other jinchūriki's transformations are composed of chakra, Gaara's is made of sand. He gradually piles sand onto his body, giving him an increasingly closer similarity to [[Shukaku]] with changing eyes to match. In many ways it is similar to Version 1 forms: his defences are nigh-impenetrable wherever the sand is applied; he can stretch his sand-limbs beyond their normal reach; the more his body is covered with sand, the more his speed and strength grow. Being sand, he can detach parts of his "body" from himself that will retain their shape for as long as he exerts the chakra to maintain them.
   
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Shukaku Gaara 2.png|Gaara's partial transformation.
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Gaara's partial transformation.png|Gaara's partial transformation.
 
Obito's Paths Transform.png‎‎|Several partial transformations.
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Fukai's Partial.png|Blue B's partial transformation.
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B's partial transformation.png|Killer B's partial transformation.
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Sorahand1.png|Sora's partial transformation.
 
8 tails.PNG|Naruto's partial transformation with eight tails.
 
8 tails.PNG|Naruto's partial transformation with eight tails.
Killer Bee Uses Tails.jpg|Killer B's partial transformation.
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Naruto clone true form.png|The Nine-Tailed Naruto Clone's partial transformation.
Fukai's Partial.png|Fukai's partial transformation.
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Seven-tailed Naruto clone.png|The Nine-Tailed Naruto Clone's partial transformation.
Jinchūriki grow tails.png|Several partial transformations.
 
 
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== Tailed Beast Mode ==
 
== Tailed Beast Mode ==
*'''Known users''': [[Gaara]], [[Killer B]], [[Fukai]], [[Han]], [[Rōshi]], [[Utakata]], [[]], [[Yagura]], [[Yugito Nii]], [[Naruto Uzumaki]]
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*'''Known users''': [[Naruto Uzumaki]], [[Fū]], [[Gaara]], [[Han]], [[Killer B]], [[Menma Namikaze]] (anime only), [[Minato Namikaze]], [[Blue B]], [[Obito Uchiha]], [[Rōshi]], [[Utakata]], [[Yagura Karatachi]], [[Yugito Nii]], [[Mecha-Naruto]] (video game only), [[Rin Nohara]] (video game only), [[Menma Uzumaki]] (movie only)
   
In principle, all jinchūriki can fully transform into the tailed beast sealed within them when the seal breaks and they entirely lose control over the beast. However, doing so results in the jinchūriki's death. {{Translation|'''Tailed Beast Mode'''|尾獣モード|Bijū Mōdo}} is a way to avoid this. By either subjugating their tailed beast or learning to work in unison with it, a jinchūriki can become a full-scale replica of the beast with complete access to its natural strength and abilities. If they choose, the jinchūriki can pass control of this form to the beast itself.
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In principle, all jinchūriki can fully transform into the tailed beast sealed within them when the seal breaks and they entirely lose control over the beast. However, doing so results in the jinchūriki's death. {{Translation|'''Tailed Beast Mode'''|尾獣モード|Bijū Mōdo}}, also called {{Translation|'''Tailed Beast Transformation'''|尾獣化|Bijūka|engtv=Tailed Beast State}},<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 519, page 6</ref> is a way to avoid this. By either subjugating their tailed beast or learning to work in unison with it, a jinchūriki can become a full-scale replica of the beast with complete access to its natural strength and abilities. If they choose, the jinchūriki can pass control of this form to the beast itself.
   
Tailed Beast Mode is devastatingly powerful and poses an untold risk of collateral damage. It is for this reason that Killer B is forbidden to use the form under normal circumstances, as it could easily destroy an entire ninja village if left unchecked. The most dangerous ability available to this mode is the [[Tailed Beast Ball]].
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Tailed Beast Mode is devastatingly powerful and poses an untold risk of collateral damage. It is for this reason that Killer B was forbidden to use the form under normal circumstances, as it could easily destroy an entire ninja village if left unchecked. The most dangerous and powerful ability available to this mode is the [[Tailed Beast Ball]].
   
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Yugito is seen willingly transforming into [[Matatabi]]. Her size in this state was far smaller than when Tobi forced her transformation during the war, the exact amount of control she has is unknown. That said, in the anime she seemed to be able to transform with very little effects to herself as she was able to provide a paw print for [[Nekobaa]]'s [[Paw Encyclopaedia]]. Also in the anime, Utakata was able to fully transform into Saiken to absorb the [[Fury|Tsuchigumo kinjutsu]] after asking for the slug's aid.
Naruto has not been able to fully recreate Kurama's form. At first, this was because the fox would not cooperate with him, causing all attempts to turn into it to result in a miniature, comical version of the beast that could not be maintained for very long.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 519, pages 7-9</ref> Since then he has been able to earn Kurama's cooperation, but the Tailed Beast Mode he enters, though accurate in size, is unique as he does not as closely resemble the beast as the other jinchūriki do their own. For more on Naruto's version of this form (and [[Minato Namikaze]]'s) see [[Nine-Tails Chakra Mode]].
 
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Naruto has not been able to fully recreate Kurama's form. At first, this was because the fox would not cooperate with him, causing all attempts to turn into it to result in a miniature, comical version of the beast that could not be maintained for very long.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 519, pages 7-9</ref> Since then he has been able to earn Kurama's cooperation, but the Tailed Beast Mode he enters, though accurate in size, is unique as he does not as closely resemble the beast as the other jinchūriki do their own. For more on Naruto's version of this form (and [[Minato Namikaze]]'s) see [[Nine-Tails Chakra Mode]]. Also unique to Naruto, when accessing [[Sage Mode]] while in his Tailed Beast Mode, his chakra avatar of Kurama gains the rings around its eyes.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 645, page 7</ref> Naruto retains this mode even when he has his [[Six Paths Sage Mode]], with his Kurama avatar becoming many times larger and more powerful than before and retaining the circular marks around its eyes.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 695</ref> By combining his Kurama avatar with other two created through [[shadow clone]]s, Naruto can manifest a form similar to the one [[Asura Ōtsutsuki]] wielded.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 696, page 13</ref>
   
 
Gaara's Tailed Beast Mode is also unique; unlike the other jinchūriki or Naruto's, his is composed of [[sand]] that can entirely shatter if Gaara is knocked out, and it takes quite a bit of time for Shukaku to gain its full strength in the form whenever Gaara uses the [[Feigning Sleep Technique]]. As such, it can't use the Tailed Beast Ball immediately, instead focusing on its other powers such as its sand control or its [[Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet]].
 
Gaara's Tailed Beast Mode is also unique; unlike the other jinchūriki or Naruto's, his is composed of [[sand]] that can entirely shatter if Gaara is knocked out, and it takes quite a bit of time for Shukaku to gain its full strength in the form whenever Gaara uses the [[Feigning Sleep Technique]]. As such, it can't use the Tailed Beast Ball immediately, instead focusing on its other powers such as its sand control or its [[Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet]].
   
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Provided the jinchūriki is also a sage, they can gather natural energy at an extremely fast rate to the point they only need to remain still for a few seconds to fully replenish their senjutsu without the need of the [[Sage Art: Amphibian Technique]].
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During the [[Third Shinobi World War]], both Rōshi and Han demonstrated the ability to activate Tailed Beast Mode as a chakra shroud around themselves without physically transforming their bodies.<ref>''Naruto Gaiden: Whirlwind in the Vortex", page 1</ref> Two years after the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], Naruto could manifest Kurama outside of his body to aid independently in battle.<ref>''The Last: Naruto the Movie"</ref>
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In ''[[Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie]]'', Naruto and [[Menma]] showed the ability to manifest Kurama similar to Obito's Tailed Beast Mode. In order to accomplish this, they needed to have their Kurama's full power, which Menma already had since they bonded through their shared hatred. Naruto, however made a short truce with his Kurama so that he could un-restrain him and manifest Kurama as he would be at full power. This is very practical in that they can use Kurama in battle without breaking the seal, especially for Naruto since he hadn't yet bonded with Kurama.
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== Other Transformations ==
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== Unique Transformations ==
=== Nine-Tails Chakra Mode ===
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=== Nine-Tails Chakra Mode ===
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{{Main with-include|Nine-Tails Chakra Mode}} This transformation bears similarities in physical appearance to the Ten-Tails jinchūriki, such as having six magatama-like markings around the neck and possessing horns above the head.
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=== Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki ===
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Immediately after becoming the [[Ten-Tails]]' jinchūriki, Obito's body turned white and the entire right side became scaled, with ten protrusions emerging from his back; five near his shoulder and five near his hips. A unique [[Six Paths Senjutsu|pattern]] of Rinnegan and nine magatama also appeared on his back, which resembled the pattern on the back of Hagoromo's robe. Like other jinchūriki transformations, this form granted Obito tremendous boosts of speed and strength, as he was capable of taking two [[Hokage]], both noted for their power, completely by surprise, as well as being able to shatter both [[Hashirama Senju]]'s [[Sage Art: Gate of the Great God]] and the combined [[Four Red Yang Formation|barrier]] erected by the four Hokage. After entering this form, Obito formed two [[Truth-Seeking Ball]]s, which floated behind each of his hands, and he became capable of flight. Initially, Obito could not completely control the Ten-Tails or his newfound abilities, as the new jinchūriki was barely able to recognise his own name and his body periodically became bloated due to it not being used to the beast.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 638, pages 8-14</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 639 page 12</ref>
   
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After regaining control of his mind, Obito underwent a second transformation. In this form, the protrusions on his upper back now wrapped around his neck, while the five lower protrusions expanded to resemble a robe. He also gained two horns on his forehead, the right being larger than the left, and a pattern of six magatama markings on his chest. Obito manifested eight additional Truth-Seeking Balls, which floated in a circular formation behind his body, and was able to form half of Hagoromo's [[Wikipedia:Khakkhara|shakujō]]. When entering his version of Tailed Beast Mode, he formed the Ten-Tails' body from the spike-like protrusions on his back, which then split apart to reveal its tree form. While separate from his body, the tree acted as an extension of Obito, though it remained even after the Ten-Tails was removed from him.
=== Obito Uchiha's Jinchūriki Form ===
 
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Madara also underwent a drastic transformation upon becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki, but unlike Obito, he immediately gained control of the beast's power. Madara's skin became grey and his hair turned taupe-coloured (white in the anime). Instead of possessing clothing-like flesh, Madara was instead cloaked with a complete outfit composed of chakra, with a pattern of six magatama below his neck and a pattern similar to Hagoromo's on his back. He also gained a [[forehead protector]]-like appendage which emerged from the left side of his forehead, and had an upward curve on its right side and a single horn on its left side.<ref>'' Naruto'' chapter 663, pages 14-15</ref> He was able to create ten Truth-Seeking Balls, one of which formed the other half of Hagoromo's shakujō, and gained the ability to fly. After absorbing the Ten-Tails' tree form, which had previously been produced by Obito, Madara gained additional magatama markings around his sleeve cuffs and the rim at the bottom of his chakra clothing.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 673, page 12</ref> Upon approaching the [[moon]] while having both of his [[Rinnegan]], Madara awakened a Rinne Sharingan on his forehead, allowing him to cast the [[Infinite Tsukuyomi]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 676, page 18</ref>
Obito's jinchūriki transformation, which he takes on after becoming the [[Ten-Tails]]' jinchūriki, is completely unlike any seen prior to it. Immediately after becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki, Obito's body undergoes a transformation, as the skin on the entire right side of his body gains scales, with ten protrusions coming from his back (five near his shoulder and five near his hips), as well as a [[Ten-Tails Sealing Technique|unique pattern of magatama]] on his back; one large one, with a Rinnegan-like pattern within it, on his mid-back, and nine smaller ones, arranged in rows of three, below it. Like other jinchūriki transformations, this form grants Obito tremendous boosts of speed and strength, as he is now capable of taking two [[Hokage]], both noted for their power, completely by surprise, as well as being able to shatter both Hashirama's [[Sage Art: Gate of the Great God]] and the combined [[Four Red Suns Battle Encampment|barrier]] erected by the four Hokage. In exchange, his intelligence seemed to have lowered, as he barely recognised his name.<ref name="chp638">''Naruto'' chapter 638</ref>
 
   
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
[[File:Naruto original 9 tailed form.jpg|thumb|Initial depiction of Naruto as a nine-tailed fox.]]
 
[[File:Naruto original 9 tailed form.jpg|thumb|Initial depiction of Naruto as a nine-tailed fox.]]
* Naruto's miniature nine-tailed fox form resembles his true form from the [[Naruto Manga Pilot|''Naruto'' manga pilot]].
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* Naruto's miniature nine-tailed fox form resembles his true form from the [[Naruto Manga Pilot|manga pilot]].
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* In some of the video games, Naruto in his One-Tailed form is known as {{translation|"Ultimate Nine-Tailed Naruto"|究極九尾ナルト|Kyūkyoku Kyūbi Naruto}}.
* In the spin-off manga ''[[Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden]]'', after Naruto and [[Rock Lee]] switch bodies due to one of [[Ino Yamanaka]]'s jutsu, Lee entered a Version 1 state. He forms chakra-eyebrows in this form instead of the traditional chakra-tails.
 
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* Shukaku is the only tailed beast that hasn't shown giving its jinchūriki the characteristic red-chakra-shrouded [[Version 1]] or [[Version 2]] forms. This is presumably due to Shukaku appearing early in the story and Kishimoto having not defined the certain abilities that all the tailed beasts share.
* When Naruto first encountered [[Nagato]] face to face, he was shown simultaneously using his [[Sage Mode]] and initial jinchūriki forms together. His eyes took on the combined appearance of a mixture of them both. The exact capabilities of that form are unknown, but it was enough to completely resist Nagato's control of his [[chakra disruption blades]] when it impaled Naruto.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 444, page 4</ref>
 
* In ''[[Naruto Shippūden 2: Bonds]]'', while fighting the [[Zero-Tails]], Naruto was able to use the chakra-arms of his Version 1 form as makeshift wings for semi-flight.
 
 
* When [[Nagato]] [[Blocking Technique Absorption Seal|absorbed]] some of Killer B's Version 2 chakra, it restored him to his appearance before he had used the [[Summoning: Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]] technique.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 550, pages 16-17</ref>
 
* When [[Nagato]] [[Blocking Technique Absorption Seal|absorbed]] some of Killer B's Version 2 chakra, it restored him to his appearance before he had used the [[Summoning: Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]] technique.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 550, pages 16-17</ref>
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* In ''[[Sakura Hiden: Thoughts of Love, Riding Upon a Spring Breeze]]'', [[Kido Tsumiki]] and [[Magire]] created the [[Tailed Beast Drug]] that allows the eater to obtain a temporary chakra cloak like those of the tailed beasts, as the drug was created with Naruto's DNA.
 
* In ''[[Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds]]'', while fighting the [[Zero-Tails]], Naruto was able to use the chakra-arms of his Version 1 form as makeshift wings for semi-flight.
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* In the ''[[Naruto Collectible Card Game]]'', Gaara's Partial Transformation is called '''Possessed Mode'''.
 
* In the spin-off series ''[[Rock Lee's Springtime of Youth Full Power Ninja Chronicles]]'', after Naruto and [[Rock Lee]] switch bodies due to one of [[Ino Yamanaka]]'s techniques, Lee entered a Version 1 state. He forms chakra-eyebrows in this form instead of the traditional chakra-tails.
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All jinchūriki are able to use certain abilities granted to them by their tailed beasts. As they get older and they gain (or lose, as the case may be) control over their tailed beast's power, they are also able to transform into their tailed beast to varying degrees, granting them capabilities increasingly closer to the tailed beast itself.

Initial Jinchūriki Form

By simply tapping into their beast's chakra, a jinchūriki begins their initial transformation. They are surrounded by a layer of red, wispy chakra granting them enhanced strength, speed and healing. The beast's chakra supplements the jinchūriki and they are able to manipulate the chakra to a certain extent: Utakata can form it into waves and blasts while Naruto can generate shockwaves through punches and roars. In this form, the jinchūriki's body undergoes slight physical changes. When Naruto enters this form, his eyes change colour to red and his pupils become slitted, plus his nails and canine teeth grow longer and sharper. Naruto's hair also grows longer and spikier, and the whisker-like marks on his cheeks widen and thicken. In the anime, when Utakata entered this state, his eyes became a much paler shade of yellow than normal and he did not undergo any other physical changes. It is also possible for a jinchūriki to enter this state without chakra visibly emanating from them, instead just gaining the physical alterations.

Version 1

Version 1 – or what Jiraiya calls Naruto's "demon fox cloak" (妖狐の衣, yōko no koromo)[1] – forms a dense shroud of chakra around the jinchūriki. The shroud, a translucent red with bubbles of chakra (reminiscent of boiling liquid) forming all along it, provides a degree of physical protection, but can also harm the user if used to a certain extent. The physical changes experienced in the initial transformation become more pronounced in Version 1 forms.

The shroud that encompasses the jinchūriki vaguely resembles the corresponding tailed beast; paws of chakra form around their hands and, in the case of Killer B, chakra-horns form on his head. Because chakra is malleable, the shroud can extend beyond the reach of the jinchūriki, often used to create chakra-arms that allow them to interact with their environment. The most significant manifestation are the tails that sprout from the jinchūriki's body, up to the maximum number of tails that the corresponding beast possesses. As with the chakra-arms, these tails can aid the jinchūriki by grasping to their surroundings. For each tail produced, the jinchūriki gains an incrementally greater boost to speed, strength, and chakra.

The source of the chakra shroud differs between users. For jinchūriki who have not learned how to control their tailed beast, it is the beast's chakra that surrounds them. The beast's chakra will tend to be harmful: individuals near the jinchūriki will experience a slight physical discomfort; those who come into contact with the shroud will suffer a painful burn wherever they touch it; the jinchūriki themselves suffer an increasing amount of corrosion to their body that can eventually damage body parts beyond the point of use.[2] This shroud is typically acquired through a growing rage and/or the weakening of the seal that keeps the beast within their body, and consequently leaves the jinchūriki less in control of their body with each additional tail. While a jinchūriki has never been observed to completely lose control of themselves in a Version 1 form, they become more animalistic and aggressive. One advantage of this is that the shroud can act on its own, responding to threats the jinchūriki may not be aware of.

A secondary means of entering a Version 1 state is demonstrated by Killer B, who uses his own chakra in the shroud's formation.[3] While Naruto has been able to communicate with Kurama and ask for a donation of chakra for several years, this always carried adverse consequences such as diminishing self-control and harmful after-effects of the chakra.[4][5] After Naruto befriended Kurama, these drawbacks were removed and he can use Version 1 for himself, and is able to transfer it to others, thereby granting them all of the form's benefits.[6] The chakra in this form is also capable of repelling the likes of Amaterasu.[7]

Version 2

Version 2 (バージョン2, Bājon Tsū), as described by Sabu, is the tailed beast's chakra being converted into a humanoid shape, granting the jinchūriki an edge in battle without completely releasing the beast itself.[9] Using the jinchūriki's body as a sort of endoskeleton, a dark red, nearly black layer of chakra envelops them. The physical manifestations of the corresponding beast that are vaguely present in Version 1 states become far clearer in Version 2, in a way fully reproducing the beast in miniature: muscle mass increases and beast-specific attributes such as shells and ears become clearly defined. Because the shroud forms so tightly around them, features of the jinchūriki may be identifiable in Version 2, such as the hat and furnace that Han wears.[10]

Entering Version 2 creates a great deal of energy, producing craters beneath the jinchūriki and destroying any restraints that might have been placed upon them beforehand. Strength, speed, and chakra are once again increased beyond the levels of the previous forms, the shroud remains a reliable defence against attacks, and other features, such as chakra-arms, are still accessible. It is even possible for the jinchūriki to create chakra-bones around themselves: Killer B creates a bull's skull in order to perform a more powerful Lightning Release: Lariat; Naruto, on different occasions, forms a skeletal structure in differing states of completeness all along his body that are attached to him by chakra-ligaments, but the bones serve no obvious purpose.

Most jinchūriki have only been seen to enter a Version 2 state with the same number of tails as their corresponding beast. Kinkaku, and by extension Ginkaku, represent one exception in that not only do they not have a full set of nine tails, but one tail remains far longer than all the others. Naruto is also an exception, for he has only been seen in a Version 2 state with four and six tails (plus five and seven tails in the anime).[11] Unlike how the number of tails in Version 1 can measure the jinchūriki's strength, there is no observable correlation between the number of Naruto's Version 2 tails and his destructive capabilities. Likewise, although all jinchūriki gain unique, heightened abilities that bring them even closer to their corresponding beast.

Naruto has yet to knowingly enter a Version 2 form. As the seal that kept Kurama contained weakened over the years, he became increasingly susceptible to its influence. By fully submitting to the beast and his own rage, Naruto would grant Kurama full control of his body who then formed a Version 2 shroud around him. Naruto's ability to distinguish between friend and foe vanishes and he attacks in whatever way will enable him to defeat his target, oblivious to the consequences of the attack. The form itself carries a number of consequences for Naruto too, as its corrosive qualities burn away his skin and stain the shroud with his own blood. The regenerative abilities granted to him as Kurama's jinchūriki constantly heal the damage, but in the long run shorten his lifespan through the constant destruction and creation of cells.[1] In the anime, a Genjutsu World version of Naruto learned to instantly access this form at will and retain complete control of himself, including to change back to normal whenever desired without suffering any damage.[12] Sora's Version 2 is also triggered by rage and causes the same kind of damage to his body. Kinkaku and Ginkaku appear to trigger Version 2 through rage as well, but they retain control of their minds and do not seem to suffer any damage to their bodies.

Partial Transformation

Rather than fully transform into their respective beast, a jinchūriki can isolate the transformation to parts of their body. Instead of appearing as translucent or dark chakra, these partial transformations fully resemble the beast's own limbs, having fur, scales, etc. The jinchūriki reincarnated and controlled by Tobi each briefly produce a tail of their respective tailed beasts, with the sole exception being Fū, whom produced two for flight. Fū and Rōshi were also able to achieve this in life, in the anime.

Killer B makes a much more deliberate usage of the body parts he chooses to partially transform. He often produces extra tentacles to increase his ability to interact with others and his surroundings as well as to improve his dexterity. He has transformed one of his arms at different times, either to increase the distance that he was able to throw or to block a punch.

Naruto's partial transformations have been the most substantial of those seen. In order to break free of Chibaku Tensei, he entered a state just short of a full tailed beast-transformation (which, at the time, would have required completely breaking the seal); the only features it lacked to fully resemble Kurama were a ninth tail, skin, and fur, his transformation otherwise matching the beast's size and possessing all of the other chakra-body parts. After becoming able to harmonise with Kurama, his partial transformations are less drastic, producing only tails like the other jinchūriki tend to or a head for attack.[14][15]

Gaara represents an anomaly in the pattern of jinchūriki partial transformations. Whereas all other jinchūriki's transformations are composed of chakra, Gaara's is made of sand. He gradually piles sand onto his body, giving him an increasingly closer similarity to Shukaku with changing eyes to match. In many ways it is similar to Version 1 forms: his defences are nigh-impenetrable wherever the sand is applied; he can stretch his sand-limbs beyond their normal reach; the more his body is covered with sand, the more his speed and strength grow. Being sand, he can detach parts of his "body" from himself that will retain their shape for as long as he exerts the chakra to maintain them.

Tailed Beast Mode

In principle, all jinchūriki can fully transform into the tailed beast sealed within them when the seal breaks and they entirely lose control over the beast. However, doing so results in the jinchūriki's death. Tailed Beast Mode (尾獣モード, Bijū Mōdo), also called Tailed Beast Transformation (尾獣化, Bijūka, English TV: Tailed Beast State),[16] is a way to avoid this. By either subjugating their tailed beast or learning to work in unison with it, a jinchūriki can become a full-scale replica of the beast with complete access to its natural strength and abilities. If they choose, the jinchūriki can pass control of this form to the beast itself.

Tailed Beast Mode is devastatingly powerful and poses an untold risk of collateral damage. It is for this reason that Killer B was forbidden to use the form under normal circumstances, as it could easily destroy an entire ninja village if left unchecked. The most dangerous and powerful ability available to this mode is the Tailed Beast Ball.

Yugito is seen willingly transforming into Matatabi. Her size in this state was far smaller than when Tobi forced her transformation during the war, the exact amount of control she has is unknown. That said, in the anime she seemed to be able to transform with very little effects to herself as she was able to provide a paw print for Nekobaa's Paw Encyclopaedia. Also in the anime, Utakata was able to fully transform into Saiken to absorb the Tsuchigumo kinjutsu after asking for the slug's aid.

Naruto has not been able to fully recreate Kurama's form. At first, this was because the fox would not cooperate with him, causing all attempts to turn into it to result in a miniature, comical version of the beast that could not be maintained for very long.[17] Since then he has been able to earn Kurama's cooperation, but the Tailed Beast Mode he enters, though accurate in size, is unique as he does not as closely resemble the beast as the other jinchūriki do their own. For more on Naruto's version of this form (and Minato Namikaze's) see Nine-Tails Chakra Mode. Also unique to Naruto, when accessing Sage Mode while in his Tailed Beast Mode, his chakra avatar of Kurama gains the rings around its eyes.[18] Naruto retains this mode even when he has his Six Paths Sage Mode, with his Kurama avatar becoming many times larger and more powerful than before and retaining the circular marks around its eyes.[19] By combining his Kurama avatar with other two created through shadow clones, Naruto can manifest a form similar to the one Asura Ōtsutsuki wielded.[20]

Gaara's Tailed Beast Mode is also unique; unlike the other jinchūriki or Naruto's, his is composed of sand that can entirely shatter if Gaara is knocked out, and it takes quite a bit of time for Shukaku to gain its full strength in the form whenever Gaara uses the Feigning Sleep Technique. As such, it can't use the Tailed Beast Ball immediately, instead focusing on its other powers such as its sand control or its Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet.

Provided the jinchūriki is also a sage, they can gather natural energy at an extremely fast rate to the point they only need to remain still for a few seconds to fully replenish their senjutsu without the need of the Sage Art: Amphibian Technique.

During the Third Shinobi World War, both Rōshi and Han demonstrated the ability to activate Tailed Beast Mode as a chakra shroud around themselves without physically transforming their bodies.[21] Two years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Naruto could manifest Kurama outside of his body to aid independently in battle.[22]

In Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie, Naruto and Menma showed the ability to manifest Kurama similar to Obito's Tailed Beast Mode. In order to accomplish this, they needed to have their Kurama's full power, which Menma already had since they bonded through their shared hatred. Naruto, however made a short truce with his Kurama so that he could un-restrain him and manifest Kurama as he would be at full power. This is very practical in that they can use Kurama in battle without breaking the seal, especially for Naruto since he hadn't yet bonded with Kurama.

Unique Transformations

Nine-Tails Chakra Mode

Main article: Nine-Tails Chakra Mode The Nine-Tails Chakra Mode is a unique form of transformation that is granted to the jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails.[23] This transformation bears similarities in physical appearance to the Ten-Tails jinchūriki, such as having six magatama-like markings around the neck and possessing horns above the head.

Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki

Main article: Six Paths Ten-Tails Coffin Seal Immediately after becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki, Obito's body turned white and the entire right side became scaled, with ten protrusions emerging from his back; five near his shoulder and five near his hips. A unique pattern of Rinnegan and nine magatama also appeared on his back, which resembled the pattern on the back of Hagoromo's robe. Like other jinchūriki transformations, this form granted Obito tremendous boosts of speed and strength, as he was capable of taking two Hokage, both noted for their power, completely by surprise, as well as being able to shatter both Hashirama Senju's Sage Art: Gate of the Great God and the combined barrier erected by the four Hokage. After entering this form, Obito formed two Truth-Seeking Balls, which floated behind each of his hands, and he became capable of flight. Initially, Obito could not completely control the Ten-Tails or his newfound abilities, as the new jinchūriki was barely able to recognise his own name and his body periodically became bloated due to it not being used to the beast.[24][25]

After regaining control of his mind, Obito underwent a second transformation. In this form, the protrusions on his upper back now wrapped around his neck, while the five lower protrusions expanded to resemble a robe. He also gained two horns on his forehead, the right being larger than the left, and a pattern of six magatama markings on his chest. Obito manifested eight additional Truth-Seeking Balls, which floated in a circular formation behind his body, and was able to form half of Hagoromo's shakujō. When entering his version of Tailed Beast Mode, he formed the Ten-Tails' body from the spike-like protrusions on his back, which then split apart to reveal its tree form. While separate from his body, the tree acted as an extension of Obito, though it remained even after the Ten-Tails was removed from him.

Madara also underwent a drastic transformation upon becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki, but unlike Obito, he immediately gained control of the beast's power. Madara's skin became grey and his hair turned taupe-coloured (white in the anime). Instead of possessing clothing-like flesh, Madara was instead cloaked with a complete outfit composed of chakra, with a pattern of six magatama below his neck and a pattern similar to Hagoromo's on his back. He also gained a forehead protector-like appendage which emerged from the left side of his forehead, and had an upward curve on its right side and a single horn on its left side.[26] He was able to create ten Truth-Seeking Balls, one of which formed the other half of Hagoromo's shakujō, and gained the ability to fly. After absorbing the Ten-Tails' tree form, which had previously been produced by Obito, Madara gained additional magatama markings around his sleeve cuffs and the rim at the bottom of his chakra clothing.[27] Upon approaching the moon while having both of his Rinnegan, Madara awakened a Rinne Sharingan on his forehead, allowing him to cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi.[28]

Trivia

Naruto original 9 tailed form

Initial depiction of Naruto as a nine-tailed fox.

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