The scariest transformations in Naruto

Summary

• The Naruto series features terrifying transformations of villains and heroes alike.

• Gaara's Half Shukaku, Kakashi's Perfect Susanoo, and Hidano's Cursed Form are among the most terrifying.

• Design and power play a vital role in Naruto creating disturbing transformations.

Naruto the series isn't inherently a horror show, although when certain characters decide to show off their destructive powers via a flashy new transformation, things can get scary very quickly. While a terrifying transformation is to be expected from villains like the Akatsuki, it's surprisingly often the heroes who look the most terrifying when they're able to go all out against a tough opponent.

While a show of force can definitely allow a transformation to strike terror in the reader, it also needs to have a creepy design, and it's fair to say that author Masashi Kishimoto has flexed his horror muscles more than a few times throughout the series. When you push but over Naruto and Naruto Shippudenthese transformative forms below have stood the test of time as some of the most terrifying to behold, giving instant chills whenever they appear.

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Gaara Half Shukaku

Gaara struggles to cling to his body as he succumbs to Shukaku

• First performance: Episode 77

After the Chunin Exams are interrupted by a surprise attack, Naruto and Gaara find themselves face to face in a nearby forest. Although the two had locked eyes and interacted with each other several times before, little did they know that they were two sides of the same coin, they were both Jinchuriki who needed to learn how to safely use the power of the Tailed Beasts that lay within them. However, at this point, Gaara's heart was so full of hatred for the world that he was unable to control his Shukaku, leading to this terrifying form he transformed into during his confrontation with Naruto.

Seeing Gaara's maniacal grin as Shukaku's bulky skin creeps up his arm is a horrifying image that lingers long after the episode is over. While Shukaku's full form is still a terrifying sight, the sight of Gaara still clinging to his regular form, along with his evil facial expressions, makes this a particularly creepy version of Shukaku's transformation.

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Kakashi Perfect Susanoo

Kakashi's final transformation is a terrifying sight

• First performance: Shippuden Episode 473

It's true that every version of Susanoo, whether from Sasuke, Itachi, or even Madara, has a pretty scary design, but this particular one is extra scary thanks to a few of its features. This is Kakashi's Perfect Susanoo, which he unleashed as a last resort against Kaguya, and while the giant wings already give her a stern and intimidating appearance, the dull eyes and Kamui Shuriken make her even more ominous to look at.

Of course, anyone who has faced Kakashi knows very well how strong he is, so seeing him replicate an ability that is designed to be reserved for the Uchiha clan is extremely creepy, as there is no telling how the Copy Ninja will decide to use this ability to use. absurdly strong form.

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Hidan cursed form

Hidan sports an occult appearance when entering his cursed form

• First performance: Shippuden Episode 86

Hidan is a fairly unique character in the series that has been the focus of more than a few online conversations, mainly because of how strange and unexpected his form is. Hidan worships Jashin, a god who seemingly grants Hidan the gift of immortality, allowing him to enter his “Cursed” form where he essentially becomes a living voodoo doll.

The occult markings splattered across his body, along with his half-torn Akatsuki robes and the artifact hanging from his neck, present Hidan as a truly terrifying adversary for Shikamaru and Asuma to face, proving that the transformation doesn't have to go too far. look alarming.

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Kakuzu's true form

Kakauzu's original form is a truly effective piece of body horror that crawls effortlessly over your skin

• First performance: Shippuden Episode 88

Kakuzu is a quiet and stoic contrast to Hidan's brashness, but beneath his cold exterior is a ruthless killer who does his best to hide his identity. However, when the Akatsuki robes come off, Kakuzu can focus his chakra to unleash his true form, and his tentacles transform him into some kind of octopus-like monster that easily rips his enemies in half without breaking a sweat.

It's also an effective display of body horror from Kishimoto, showing Kakuzu's limbs stretching out while his legs and head float in the middle, along with two terrifying masks resting on top. Kakuzu often prefers to hold back if he can help it, but when he shows his true inner self, it sparks fear in anyone unfortunate enough to lay eyes on him.

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Killer Bee Eight-tailed Ox

The sheer size of the Killer Bee's Ox coupled with the lifeless eyes makes for a chilling overall design

• First performance: Shippuden Episode 143

Killer Bee's eight-tailed ox may be slightly less powerful than Naruto's Kurama, but by the time Bee was introduced in the series, he had developed a close bond with his inner beast, allowing him to effortlessly control her power. However, while Bee can summon ox tentacles whenever he likes, this is the full form that appears when he decides to let loose, and it's fair to say that it's pretty terrifying.

What ups the scare factor for this particular form is the range of damage he can do with his spinning attacks, and of course the Tailed Beast Bomb, which nearly wipes out the entire Taka team in one blast. Size, strength, and mobility make the Eight-Tails creatures that can easily rattle the nerves of their opponents, especially with those giant soulless eyes.

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Kisame Samehada Form

After merging with Samehada, Kisame becomes a bloodthirsty predator with incredible mobility

• First performance: Shippuden Episode 207

In terms of strength, Kisame is probably one of the strongest beings in the entire series, given that he can absorb an infinite amount of chakra, while possessing plenty himself. If he chooses to refine his physical and chakra abilities into one, he will merge with his sword and enter his shark form, making him look even more like an aquatic predator than before.

Entering this form, Kisame explodes while also growing a giant tail that helps him swim towards his hapless prey. Although this form is hardly used in the series, Kisame's transformation is undoubtedly still a terrifying sight whenever it appears during an intense battle.

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Kaguya's Tailed Beast transformation

Kaguya transformed into this grotesque form after absorbing too much chakra from the tailed beasts

• First performance: Shippuden Episode 473

After Kaguya tried to absorb the Tailed Beasts, it resulted in a bizarre and terrifying transformation that almost looks like a sick and twisted science experiment gone horribly wrong. Although technically still Kaguya, the dangerous Otsutsuki is practically nowhere to be seen. Instead, the form looks like each of the Tailed Beasts is trying to break out of a bubble that is spewing tentacles from all sides, along with a giant demonic looking bunny that appears on its side.

This transformation is essentially a potential manifestation of the powerful Ten Tails, although it can also be seen as Kaguya simply losing control of the beasts' immense power for a few moments. Either way, it's a transformation that makes the skin crawl with how strange and bizarre it is.

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Orochimaru The Power of the White Snake

In case Orochimaru's normal form wasn't terrifying enough, he also has this portion of nightmare fuel

• First performance: Shippuden Episode 113

Orochimaru has always been a very mysterious and sinister villain in the series Narutoand while his normal form looks pretty creepy, this transformation where he transforms into a giant snake is by far the most chilling of all. Although Orochimaru's long black hair remains intact, the similarities end there as the rest of his hideous creature is completely unrecognizable and terrifying to behold.

This form only appears briefly in the story in a sequence where she is talking to Sasuke, but the fact that it appeared out of nowhere made her even more unsettling to see. Some fans believe that this could actually be Orochimaru's true form, although it seems more likely that it is a transformation used to heal his wounds, although Kishimoto never gave a concrete answer.