In the Naruto universe, Baryon mode is considered one of the most powerful abilities. It was unveiled by Naruto Uzumaki during the climactic battle against Isshiki Otsutsuki. By partnering with Kurama and expending all of the tailed beast’s chakra, Naruto was able to enter this enhanced transformation and briefly overpower Isshiki.
However, Baryon mode has some major drawbacks. It rapidly burns through the user’s chakra and life force, meaning it cannot be sustained for long periods of time. Additionally, once the transformation ends, Kurama’s chakra is completely depleted, taking away Naruto’s ability to tap into the tailed beasts’ power.
So who could potentially defeat Naruto when he is using Baryon mode?
There are a few characters who may stand a chance against this powerful temporary transformation:
Otsutsuki Clan Members
As a clan, the Otsutsuki are established to be incredibly strong. They have consistently posed major threats that require the full might of the allied Shinobi forces to defeat. Specific members like Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and Urashiki have demonstrated immense power and dangerous abilities.
While they were outclassed by Baryon mode Naruto, some Otsutsuki may be able to counter or overcome it through a few different options:
- Isshiki was caught off guard by Baryon mode, but had he been more prepared for it, he may have countered it
- Momoshiki may be able to absorb jutsu and attacks even from Baryon mode and turn its power against Naruto
- Kinshiki’s ability to split could allow him to evade blows and outlast Baryon mode
- Urashiki’s time-based powers could potentially counteract the quick depletion of Baryon mode
As a clan, they also have access to the Divine Tree which grants exceptional chakra and healing abilities. This could allow some members to outlast Baryon mode and overcome Naruto after he reverts to normal.
Kaguya Otsutsuki
Kaguya is the progenitor of all chakra and the mother of Hagoromo Otsutsuki. Even when sealed away, she possessed nearly god-like powers and was regarded as a major threat by Naruto and Sasuke.
Kaguya exhibits incredibly deadly abilities including:
- All-Killing Ash Bones – One shot offensive technique that disintegrates anything it touches
- Ability to open portals across dimensions
- Flight and spatial manipulation powers
- Byakugan for near 360 degree vision
- Tremendous strength and speed
- Rapid regenerative abilities
- Able to manifest the Divine Tree at will
Her arsenal allows for strong offensive pressure but also evasion and recovery tactics. She could likely avoid blows from Baryon mode while attacking from portals and different angles. If Naruto did manage to land hits, her regeneration may allow her to outlast Baryon until it expires. And the Divine Tree could replenish her chakra as needed.
Fused Momoshiki
When Momoshiki absorbed Kinshiki, he gained a tremendous boost in power. This allowed him to overpower the other Kage with ease and pressure both Naruto and Sasuke during their fight.
In his fused form, Momoshiki exhibited:
- Greatly enhanced strength and durability – Took attacks from Naruto and Sasuke without much damage
- Able to create massive Rasengan-like techniques
- Incredibly powerful and large scale elemental attacks
- Ability to absorb any ninjutsu and amplify it
Momoshiki’s absorption ability remains the biggest threat here. He may be able to absorb and redirect the chakra exerted by Baryon mode against Naruto. And his increased durability could potentially allow him to outlast Baryon mode if he played it strategically.
Juubi Madara/Obito
When Madara and later Obito gained control over the Ten Tails, they obtained power exceeding that of the five Kage combined. Their abilities included:
- Ability to create Truth Seeking Orbs that nullify ninjutsu
- Nearly impenetrable chakra cloak and healing power
- Limitless chakra reserves from the Ten Tails
- Capable of destroying entire landmasses with ease
The Truth Seeking Orbs could likely counteract and nullify the chakra-based attacks from Baryon Mode. And with the Ten Tails’ chakra, Madara and Obito would have the reserves to outlast Baryon Mode even if they took several direct hits. Their healing and defenses could allow them to weather the storm until Naruto exhausted himself.
An Otsutsuki with Karma
Kawaki and Boruto have demonstrated that Karma seals provide a tremendous battle boost against formidable opponents. Some key abilities include:
- Granting the user access to the Otsutsuki’s powers and techniques
- Incredible healing and regeneration
- Chakra levels comparable to Naruto when using Kurama’s chakra
- Enhanced strength, speed, and durability
An Otsutsuki wielding their own Karma could utilize the regeneration, durability, and massive chakra reserves to survive against Baryon Mode. And if they had absorption techniques similar to Momoshiki, they could potentially turn Naruto’s own power against him. An experienced Otsutsuki Karma user could outlast Baryon Mode through their defenses and counterattacks.
Isshiki Otsutsuki
While he lost to Baryon Mode, a healthy and unsealed Isshiki could have greater success against it. Isshiki has demonstrate phenomenal power:
- Incredible physical capabilities – speed, strength
- Sukunahikona and Daikokuten abilities allow shrinking and materialization respectively
- Highly adept in hand-to-hand combat
- Immense durability – Withstood direct hits from Baryon mode.
Isshiki’s prowess in close combat and shrinking powers give him options to avoid blows from Naruto or counter them. And his durability allowed him to withstand multiple massive attacks even while caught off guard. If he faced Naruto in a direct fight, he could leverage his skills and dojutsu to avoid hits and outlast Baryon until Naruto had no chakra left.
Conclusion
Baryon mode grants Naruto explosive power but for a very short time. Characters with special sealing abilities, immense durability, absorption techniques, regenerative powers, or limitless chakra have pathways to survive against this temporary state. However, anyone facing Baryon mode Naruto would need immense skill and battle experience to leverage these abilities successfully. The keys are avoiding direct hits, managing chakra efficiently, using defensive and evasive tactics, and ultimately outlasting Baryon mode’s duration. For most shinobi, defeating Naruto Uzumaki in Baryon mode remains an insurmountable challenge. But fighters with specific counters and proper strategy could achieve victory against him.
| Character | Key Powers/Abilities | How They Could Defeat Baryon Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Kaguya Otsutsuki | All-Killing Ash Bones, Portals, Regeneration, Divine Tree | Avoid hits, attack from portals, outlast with regeneration and Divine Tree chakra |
| Fused Momoshiki | Absorption, Endurance, Massive Scale Attacks | Absorb and redirect Baryon chakra, enhanced durability to outlast |
| Juubi Madara | Truth Seeking Orbs, Ten Tails Chakra, Healing | Nullify ninjutsu with orbs, immense chakra reserves to outlast |
| Isshiki Otsutsuki | Sukunahikona, Daikokuten, Combat Skills, Durability | Avoid hits, shrink attacks, withstand blows with durability |