A blood-red vortex of chakra erupted around Naruto, pulsating with raw power that distorted the very fabric of the atmosphere. The once serene weather twisted into chaos as gusts of wind whipped through the air, carrying with them the ominous aura of impending destruction. The temperature dropped as the air crackled with violent energy, the sky above swirling like a storm ready to burst. Dark clouds churned, and the very air seemed heavy, thick with tension. Within the swirling tempest, three tails of ethereal chakra materialized behind Naruto, each one crackling with untamed energy, casting eerie shadows across the battlefield.

  As Naruto's transformation escated, his presence became more formidable, his demeanor shifting into something primal and unyielding. It was as if another entity entirely had taken control, channeling through him with a ferocity unmatched. His body trembled with the power coursing through him, muscles bulging, and veins pulsating with an intensity that mirrored the violent chakra enveloping him. His eyes bzed with an intensity that seemed to pierce through the very soul of anyone who dared to meet his gaze, burning with an insatiable hunger for destruction. The power radiating from him twisted the very ground beneath his feet, the earth trembling as if in fear of the beast within.

  Orochimaru, confronting the unleashed fury of Naruto's power, found himself locked in a staring contest with the embodiment of chaos itself. The swirling chakra and crackling energy made the air shimmer, distorting everything around them. Despite the overwhelming sensation of the Nine Tails' rage emanating from Naruto's form, Orochimaru remained eerily composed, his resolve unshaken even in the face of such overwhelming hostility. His cold, calcuting eyes never wavered, as though he were studying the beast rather than feeling threatened by it.

  'It appears the boy is about to lose it. A little more and I'm sure he'll go beyond,' he thought, his lips curling into a sinister smirk, anticipation flickering in his gaze.

  As the tension reached its zenith, a deafening roar erupted from the Nine Tails within Naruto, shaking the very ground beneath them. The sheer force of the beast's fury manifested physically, sending tremors through the forest, as if the earth itself was reacting to the primal cry. The roar was not just heard but felt, vibrating through the chest and rattling the bones of anyone within range. The force of the beast's fury manifested physically, propelling Naruto forward with a gust of wind that barreled towards Orochimaru like a cyclone. The wind howled, kicking up debris and sending the trees around them swaying violently. Yet, despite the sheer power of the bst, Orochimaru remained unmoved, his stoic expression a testament to his unyielding resolve in the face of adversity.

  Observing the unfolding spectacle, Sakura's mind raced with a mixture of awe and dread, the sheer magnitude of the horrifying chakra emanating from Naruto's transformed state sending shivers down her spine. The air around her felt heavy, suffocating, as if the very world was bending under the weight of Naruto's unleashed power.

  "That's the Nine Tails' power? This... this horrifying chakra," Sakura thought, her voice trembling with apprehension, her body instinctively pulling back as the ominous feeling pressed upon her chest.

  Meanwhile, as the realization dawned upon him, Kabuto's mind raced with urgency. He recognized the unmistakable cloak of the demon-fox enveloping Naruto, a testament to the danger they now faced. His thoughts were sharp, adrenaline coursing through him, his eyes narrowing as he watched Naruto's transformation unfold. With determination etched on his face, he knew action was imperative, or the situation would spiral beyond their control.

  "No doubt about it, that's the demon-fox cloak. And three tails already. I gotta do something," he thought, steeling himself for the impending confrontation, his hand already reaching for his weapons, ready to strike.

  Behind Naruto, Kabuto seized the opportunity, sprinting towards him with lethal intent, his movements swift and precise. However, as Kabuto closed in for the attack, Naruto spun around, his gaze locking onto Kabuto with a primal intensity that sent a chill down his spine, freezing him in pce for a fraction of a second. A second too long.

  "Ahhhhhhh!!" He screamed in rage, the sound raw and guttural, fueled by pure emotion, shaking the very air around him.

  Fooosh

  With an earsplitting scream, Naruto unleashed a torrent of energy that reverberated through the air. The sheer force of his vocal outburst created a powerful shockwave, sending Kabuto hurtling backward. The wind howled around him, his body battered by the bst. The impact was so intense that it didn't stop at Kabuto – it tore through the entire bridge, leaving destruction in its wake. Wooden pnks shattered, debris scattered like confetti, and the once-sturdy structure crumbled as if bowing to the might of Naruto's unleashed power. The bridge creaked and groaned under the force, its very foundations cracking apart, threatening to colpse entirely under the strain.

  As chaos erupted around them, Sakura struggled to maintain her bance amidst the sudden destruction of the bridge. With a gasp of surprise, she stumbled backward, her world spinning before darkness consumed her as she hit her head, rendering her unconscious. The bridge around her seemed to disintegrate as the force of the bst swept through, sending pieces of wood and rubble flying in all directions. She barely registered the sounds of destruction before everything went bck.

  In the midst of the turmoil, Travis materialized out of nowhere, swift as a shadow, and caught Sakura just before she could plummet further. His arms wrapped around her with practiced ease, pulling her close to his chest. His presence was a calm amidst the storm. With a deft maneuver, he nded on the nearest wall, securing her safely against him. The crash of the surrounding chaos seemed distant as he focused entirely on Sakura's unconscious form. His expression was tense, though his grip on her was gentle, a stark contrast to the violence around them. With a silent signal, Travis gestured to Yamato, who nodded in understanding before swiftly retreating to a safe distance, ensuring Sakura's safety from any further danger.

  Meanwhile, Naruto, consumed by a tempest of rage and determination, unched himself at Orochimaru with blistering speed, his entire being enveloped in the ominous aura of the demon-fox's chakra. The air around him seemed to warp and bend as his movement shattered the calm. In an instant, he closed the gap between them, his hand transformed into a lethal weapon as he struck Orochimaru with the force of a raging storm.

  Bang

  The impact sent Orochimaru hurtling through the air once more, a mere pything in the face of Naruto's unleashed power. The force of the blow left a crater where Orochimaru had once stood, and trees splintered and earth trembled as Orochimaru carved a path of destruction through the forest. Dirt and rocks exploded in all directions as Orochimaru crashed through the terrain, finally coming to a stop before causing further devastation. His body slid along the ground, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.

  "You're using the power of the Kyuubi, and that's all you have to show? You still have a ways to go before you can catch up to Sasuke," Orochimaru taunted, his voice dripping with mockery as he shed his old skin, revealing the sinister truth beneath. His form twisted, serpentine, his snake-like features creeping out from beneath the yers of his disguise.

  Meanwhile, within Naruto's mind, a battle raged on, his very being torn between conflicting forces. His consciousness felt distant, as though he were trapped behind a wall of smoke and mirrors. Suddenly, his skin began to peel away, revealing blood-red flesh underneath, as his eyes lost their luster, turning bnk like a canvas devoid of emotion. His lips trembled in a silent scream, the transformation tearing at him from within. Around him, the chakra coalesced into a spear-like formation, encasing him in a shroud of power that reached towards the heavens, a beacon of destruction. His body convulsed as if the very essence of the Nine Tails' power was consuming him from the inside out.

  Boooom

  The earth trembled as a shockwave rippled outward, leveling everything in its wake. Trees were uprooted, rocks shattered, and the very ground cracked apart. The energy from Naruto's transformation surged outward, carving a path of devastation through the ndscape. Orochimaru's smirk widened, his anticipation building as he witnessed the unfolding chaos, a testament to the true extent of Naruto's untapped potential.

  'Did he lose it?' Orochimaru thought, his mind working rapidly as he calcuted his next move. The sight of Naruto's transformation was unnerving, but it presented an opportunity. He was no stranger to chaos.

  Yamato and Travis met up on the other side of the bridge as they checked on Sakura, who was still unconscious, her breath shallow but steady.

  He turned towards the direction Naruto and Orochimaru were in and saw the red beam of chakra in the sky, its unnatural hue casting a sinister light across the darkening ndscape. The beam seemed to pulse and shift, as if alive, a reflection of the twisted power Naruto now wielded.

  "I've got a bad feeling about that," Travis said, his voice low and grim, his eyes narrowing as he watched the unfolding scene.

  TO BE CONTINUED