While we're on the subject of mythlogical creatures in Japan, wasn't the Orochi (8-headed dragon) another very powerful creature? Actually, a god...

That would be bad-ass if there was an Orochi in Naruto.

Oh, and..

Kyuubi from Yami to boushi to hon no Tabibito would rape the Kyuubi from Naruto. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]