I guess. I just wanted to make it clear that I believe Bijuu Mode is a legitimate power-up because implying it's "borrowed" gives a negative connotation.
Right. "Borrowed Power" doesn't extend into the contexts of the manga. Naruto can get the job of murdering some done as ****. There are only a handful of people in the world who could fight Naruto and survive, let alone win.
But outside of the manga, when judging characters by their "power" and "strength," it's hard to say Naruto (or any character who uses borrowed powers) is better than another character who does not use borrowed powers, as even a 3 year old with a big enough handicap can beat Tiger Woods in a game of golf and LeBron James in a game of basketball.
So to say Naruto > ______ because he has a chakra demon who makes him good is foolish in my (and anyone who doesn't respect borrowed powers') opinion.
It would be a gift. Not a handout or given power in terms of it being free.
I don't see a difference between the term gift and handout... or even free powerup.
But it's irrelevant, as they all imply Naruto receiving help from an outside source, my feelings and beliefs about which I summarize above.