Looking at that chapter, something new dawned on me.

What if the Kyuubi was never an actual, physical beast? I kinda get the impression that it was just one, GIANT manifestation of a creature of that's true form is chakra.


Anyways. The chapter was boring and predictable. Not too spectacular, except revealing even more of Sasuke's insecurities.

edit - And I don't know if Sasuke can handle that strength, automatically. It just seemed to come out of nowhere, accidentally (while the other 4 could bring it out when they wanted) So, the fight might be a few more chapters than predicted.