It's like how he
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the giant drop + spikes while training Sage Mode. Can't people just hang onto the bones coming up either way? They should be able to hold on using chakra control. Plus the databook says that they come from underground, so I don't think it's a viable option. Gaara saw this technique before so he knows what to expect too.
It just seems that FRS is a good jutsu to use on Orochimaru, since it would destroy the chakra network attached to each of his cells. Remember that Sage Mode was what Orochimaru wanted to achieve for so long, so it's acceptable from a
literary stand-point that SM Naruto has the potential to beat Orochimaru at least.
Yes that was a pretty nasty fall, but it seems like the spikes broke. I don't see Kimimaro's bones breaking anytime soon. Correct me if i'm wrong, but didn't Pain stab Naruto in the hands with his rods while he was in SM? If that's true, then I see no reason why bones couldn't do the same.
And yes you're probably right, he would be able to hold onto them, but that would still put him in a dangerous situation since Kimimaro can manipulate bones in many different ways.
As for the Bracken Dance, when he used it, he was underground. So does that mean he can only use it underground? :shrug: I think it would work on any surface but I have no proof so I guess that can't be an option. Even if he couldn't use it on Gaara's sand, Naruto and Gaara would still be at a huge disadvantage as they're surrounded by bones and have limited space to fight on.
As for Orochimaru, it's true he wanted to achieve SM, but that doesn't mean he needs it to surpass Naruto. For all we know, he could have been stronger than Naruto, and only needed SM to become even more powerful. It's true FRS can deal with Orochimaru, but remember, he only has limited time and chakra in SM. I guess it all comes down to Naruto outsmarting Orochimaru (but I don't see that happening, with all the tricks Orochimaru would have up his sleeve).
Don't underestimate Orochimaru's arsenal of jutsu. Remember, he has the Five Elements Seal which can be used to stop all chakra flow. If that lands a hit, Naruto is screwed. Same goes for FRS and Orochimaru, but he has all his summons that can tank the FRS. And if worst comes to worse, Orochimaru always has his white snake form thing. I don't know if that's dangerous, but it sure as hell looks like it is
I just don't see Naruto outsmarting Orochimaru in this situation...
And remember, the rules stated that Naruto only has 2 clones for gathering nature chakra, he can't make any more.
But I do agree SM Naruto definitely has the potential to beat Orochimaru.