Naruto, Iruka and Tsubaki vs Mizuki Tiger

1. Mizuki’s Transformation Begins — The Curse Mark Awakens and the Monster Emerges

Mizuki undergoes a terrifying transformation after escaping from prison, activating a forbidden curse mark. The potion he consumes mutates him into a monstrous tiger-like beast, known by many as the Mizuki Tiger. Burning with vengeance, he targets his former comrade Iruka. Meanwhile, Naruto, Iruka and Tsubaki set off to stop him.

“Back then, you looked up to Iruka… What happened to you, Mizuki?”

Tsubaki, once known as Mizuki’s girlfriend, is heartbroken to see what he has become.

2. Naruto Faces the Mizuki Tiger — A Young Ninja’s First Stand

When they find Mizuki, he has fully become the monstrous Mizuki Tiger. Naruto Uzumaki attacks with his Shadow Clone Jutsu (Kage Bunshin no Jutsu), but Mizuki’s beast form overpowers the clones easily.

“You’ve grown, Naruto… but you’re still no match for the Mizuki Tiger!”

Iruka warns Naruto to fall back, but the young ninja stands his ground.

“I’m not running away anymore. I’ll protect those who believe in me!”

3. Torn Between Love and Loyalty — Tsubaki and Mizuki’s Fateful Confrontation

Tsubaki steps forward, hoping to reach the man she once loved. Her attempt to suppress his transformation with medical ninjutsu fails. Tsubaki and Mizuki now stand on opposite sides of a moral divide.

“You’re not the Mizuki I knew… that man would never raise his hand against the village!”

Her words create a fleeting moment of hesitation, but the curse mark keeps its grip on him.

4. Teamwork Rekindled — Naruto, Iruka and Tsubaki vs Mizuki in One Final Push

As the battle between Naruto, Iruka and Tsubaki vs Mizuki reaches its peak, the trio coordinates their assault. Naruto creates diversions with clones, Tsubaki provides chakra suppression and healing, and Iruka strikes the decisive blow.

“I won’t let you hurt my students anymore, Mizuki. This ends now.”

Together, they bring down the Mizuki Tiger — not through brute force alone, but through trust and unity.

5. The Bonds That Endure — Saying Goodbye to the Mizuki They Once Knew

In the aftermath, Naruto and Iruka sit quietly, watching the sun rise. Tsubaki, with tears in her eyes, kneels beside the fallen Mizuki — not with anger, but sorrow for who he might have been.

“You did well, Naruto. You’re not the same kid from before.”

This battle against the Mizuki Tiger marks a turning point, strengthening their bonds as shinobi and as family.