Chapter 28 marks the first eruption of the fox's power, as a furious Naruto unconsciously draws on it during the Land of Waves clash, healing his wounds, breaking Haku's ice, and pushing the fight toward its grim finish.
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Summary
Rage drives Naruto to unknowingly siphon strength from the fox sealed within him. Kakashi picks up on the surge and, fearing the containment seal may have failed, resolves to bring his own duel with Zabuza to a close. The borrowed chakra also mends every injury Naruto has taken, and seeing this, Haku decides to break off and run.
With a single swift motion, Naruto dodges one of Haku's strikes and seizes him. He drives a punch into Haku's face that hurls him back and destroys the ice mirrors around them. As Naruto rushes in for the killing strike, Haku turns to accept his end, and the mask he wore throughout the battle is shown to have cracked apart.
Key Events
Naruto taps the fox's chakra for the first time in his fury. Kakashi senses the change and commits to finishing Zabuza. The fox's power heals Naruto's damage, prompting Haku to flee. Naruto catches Haku and shatters his ice prison with one blow, then charges the final strike as Haku's mask breaks.
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Notes
This 2000 chapter appears in volume 4 within the Prologue: Land of Waves arc. Its title is written Kyūbi…!!, using the kanji for the nine-tailed fox. The moment stands as an early signal of the immense power Naruto carries, foreshadowing his lifelong struggle with the beast's influence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Naruto ever tap into the Nine-Tails' power?
Yes, this chapter marks the first time Naruto draws on the Nine-Tails' chakra, unconsciously siphoning its strength out of fury during his battle with Haku in the Land of Waves.
Who is the Nine-Tails in Naruto?
The Nine-Tails is the powerful fox sealed inside Naruto at birth. This chapter shows the beast's chakra surfacing for the first time, healing Naruto's wounds and boosting his strength during his fight with Haku.
What happens in the Nine-Tails chapter of Naruto's Land of Waves arc?
In this chapter, Naruto unknowingly taps into the Nine-Tails' chakra out of rage, healing his injuries and overpowering Haku. He shatters Haku's ice mirrors with one punch and moves in for the finishing blow as Haku's mask cracks apart.
How does Kakashi react to Naruto's surge of chakra in this chapter?
Kakashi senses the sudden surge in Naruto's chakra and fears that the seal containing the Nine-Tails may have failed, prompting him to hurry and finish his own duel with Zabuza.
What chapter number and arc is Nine-Tails…!! from?
Nine-Tails…!! is chapter 28 of the Naruto manga, collected in volume 4, and appears in the Prologue: Land of Waves arc.
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