The Curse Awakens: Understanding Cursed Seal Transformation

Curse mark transformation, also known as cursed seal transformation, is a powerful ability showcased in various anime and manga series. This ability involves the activation and utilization of a curse mark or seal, which imbues the user with enhanced physical attributes and unique powers. **The curse mark transformation offers significant advantages to the user in battle and can often push them to their limits.** One of the most notable examples of curse mark transformation is seen in the anime and manga series Naruto. In this series, certain characters possess a curse mark which, when activated, grants them increased strength, speed, and endurance. The curse mark also provides access to new techniques and abilities that the user can utilize.

Orochimaru branded Sasuke with the cursed seal in the second phase of the Chūnin Exams, which took place in the Forest of Death. Orochimaru intended to have the seal corrode Sasuke's mind so that he could become his next body. Kakashi Hatake used the Evil Sealing Method to try and prevent this, but its effectiveness relied on Sasuke's choosing not to use his cursed seal. Sasuke ultimately chose to advance his seal to its second level, and went to Orochimaru with the help of the Sound Four.

According to Kabuto, the seal itself contains Orochimaru s chakra, which Kabuto used in order to improve the binding power of Summoning Impure World Reincarnation. Doffy didnt laugh at it because he thought it looked stupid, he was laughing because of the the thought of Luffy being able to fight him in that form was laughable to him which turn out to be a fruitless effort in his part to downplay Gear 4th.

The curse mark also provides access to new techniques and abilities that the user can utilize. A prime example of this is the curse mark possessed by Sasuke Uchiha, one of the main characters in Naruto. **When Sasuke activates his cursed seal, he undergoes a transformation that drastically enhances his physical abilities and grants him access to new jutsu techniques.

Is Curse Mark Level 2 Sasuke the goofiest transformation to come out of Naruto

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DragonSJG

So this was Sasuke's powerup for a good portion of the series and man, it just looks downright silly. The wings and the blue lipstick are way too much and make it pretty gross looking. This could have looked cool but it's design is just bleh. I'm glad he lost it and got the much better susannoo upgrade

Einbroch

Stowaway Silfer

One Winged Slayer

Sesha

Yamata Orochimaru is a close second, followed by Samehada Kisame and Sage Mode Jiraiya.

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Samehada Kisame is a close second, followed by Jiraya's Sage Mode

At least Jiraiya's made sense and looked unique, too. Perfect Sage Mode is kinda lame because it's just makeup. The only brownie points Naruto's Sage Mode gets is from his badass clothes and that one moment where he gets so angry at Nagato his eyes become a fusion of Kyuubi and Sage Mode.

Now that was hype.

Era Uma Vez

I mean, sure, as soon as you tell me wtf is this:

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Delio

At least Jiraiya's made sense and looked unique, too. Perfect Sage Mode is kinda lame because it's just makeup. The only brownie points Naruto's Sage Mode gets is from his badass clothes and that one moment where he gets so angry at Nagato his eyes become a fusion of Kyuubi and Sage Mode.

Now that was hype.

Man Sage mode Clothes Naruto was great even if it was just the cloak. Prob my favorite look for him for a while.

Sesha

Man, I forgot about snake face Kabuto.

At least Jiraiya's made sense and looked unique, too. Perfect Sage Mode is kinda lame because it's just makeup. The only brownie points Naruto's Sage Mode gets is from his badass clothes and that one moment where he gets so angry at Nagato his eyes become a fusion of Kyuubi and Sage Mode.

Now that was hype.

Eh, the warts, giant potato nose and frogs attached to his shoulders just look goofy. I wasn't a fan of transformations in general, so I prefer it when they're low key, like Naruto's Sage Mode.

L Thammy

Spacenoid

Having never seen Naruto, whenever I see a transformation from the series I have no way of figuring out who the original character is, even if I'm vaguely familiar with the original character.

Like, I know who Sasuke is, I know who Naruto is, but you could tell me that this was Naruto's cousin Guruto Uchuushoku and I'd have to accept that as plausible.

Doukou

I mean, sure, as soon as you tell me wtf is this:

Darryl M R

The Spectacular PlayStation-Man

When you just give up on having proper power scaling

Pein

I like how it looks, especially knowing that orochimaru made it by basically having to reverse engineersage mode into a corrupt mode. If you don’t master sage you get all deformed so I guess this is that.

DragonSJG

Juan

I actually really liked it, especially when you see that the wings are actually hands put on the other side, I thought it was very creative at the time I saw it for the first time.

I would say that yeah, the blue lipstick is maybe a bit too much, but it's still okay, all the Cursed Mark transformation in Naruto ended up having very special traits, and imo, Jugo's transformations where way more silly due to how much thing he could create from his body.

chrisPjelly

Kinthey

So this was Sasuke's powerup for a good portion of the series and man, it just looks downright silly. The wings and the blue lipstick are way too much and make it pretty gross looking. This could have looked cool but it's design is just bleh. I'm glad he lost it and got the much better susannoo upgrade

It looks like a transformation gone horribly wrong. Like he was supposed to become some superhuman and instead got two horrifying tumors

WellbornWarrior

The Silver

In later context it makes more sense why it looks ugly as shit when it's actually a failed attempt at sage mode. Sage made makes you ugly if you don't master it so then curse curse mark makes you mega ugly.

Ooopsklo

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When you just give up on having proper power scaling

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Anti-Pessimist

Nah I love the hand wings. Make it look really unique in my opinion. It’s supposed to be gross rather than cool.

Kusagari

Kyuur

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I still don't understand what they were going for with those hand-wings. Everything else is fine to me.

Tace

pochi

Crossing Eden

It looks like a transformation gone horribly wrong. Like he was supposed to become some superhuman and instead got two horrifying tumors

L Thammy

Spacenoid

I still don't understand what they were going for with those hand-wings. Everything else is fine to me.

KarmaCow

It either needed to actually look cool or lean more into the grotesque body horror. The half step with just the hand wings is just dumb.

Nocturnowl

The rest of the sound ninja 5 all come out with these pretty neat curse forms, and then the sauce makes a mess all over the place with handwings and performance theatre lipstick.

Rackham

When you just give up on having proper power scaling

I like it. Even without it, no one comes close to their level so it kinds just seals the deal that they’re deity level

Furisu

Poutine on the Ritz

SolVanderlyn

I love pineapple on pizza!

It looks like a transformation gone horribly wrong. Like he was supposed to become some superhuman and instead got two horrifying tumors

I think it’s supposed to give you this feeling. It’s meant to be gross and weird just like the rest of Orochimaru’s creepy creations.

So my answer is I think it looks disconcerting on purpose, but yes, I am glad he dropped it later on

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Lotus

One Winged Slayer

There was a very brief period in my youth where I sort of liked it. Then it got ruined once someone pointed out to me that the wings look like giant hands.

Boundman is intentionally goofy, even the villains laughed at it. Whereas the Lvl 2 Curse Mark was supposed to have people think it looked cool, but failed.

808s & Villainy

It looks like a transformation gone horribly wrong. Like he was supposed to become some superhuman and instead got two horrifying tumors

DragonSJG

Surface of Me

I still don't understand what they were going for with those hand-wings. Everything else is fine to me.

With zero context and just the pic in the OP, it is clearly inspired from the typical inverted devil wings. It keeps the color of his flesh though and adds fingers for extra weird. Im guessing it's purposefully more gross and perverted than badass and cool.

Soupman Prime

Kabuto always did look stupid with a freaking snake coming out of his stomach so I’d say that. Didn’t really hate curse mark 2 Sasuke at all.

Samanosuke Akechi

DragonSJG

Dark Knight

One Winged Slayer

I don't even like One Piece and I think that form is cool. It's pretty unique as far as shonen powerups look, I'd say.

Big One

Veelk

I actually like it because it looks weird. The hand-wings are a choice I never really got, but it's so bizarre that I'm more intrigued by the design choice than disappointed by it.

I dislike Naruto's kyubi chakra form more just for the sheer laziness of him being a himself, but with less detail and just being a glowy energy being. It feels like it was designed because it was easier to draw than that it actually looked good. Six Sage mode is better, but still has that issue.

Boundman is intentionally goofy, even the villains laughed at it. Whereas the Lvl 2 Curse Mark was supposed to have people think it looked cool, but failed.

I try not to get into scraps about OP's design since it kind of is what it is, but the thing about Boundman is that I don't understand what is supposed to be goofy about him. Like, this is a world where every other character looks stupid. The fight in which it's introduced in is against a 10 foot tall guy that walks bowlegged while wearing a pink feather coat, which isn't even getting into his underlings which include a man made of snot, a fat man baby, a guy whose arms are the size of his own torso with a squeaky voice. But apparently Luffy becoming roundish and big and half black is some kind of outlandish sight? I don't get it.

And if the idea is that it's supposed to be funny looking, it's. not? Like, the funniest thing about it I guess is that face Luffy is pulling, but other than that, it just looks. like a one piece character. If your used to OP designs, I don't even get how this is unusual. If this wasn't Luffy and it just came in as a random character, I wouldn't even blink an eye. I guess it's supposed to be a subversion that power up states are gonna be cool, but I'd be surprised if this was an expectation people had with One Piece of all things. But even so, if it was the intention, idk if they subverted it fully. Like I said, it doesn't look funny, it doesn't look unusual for OP, so. idk. It just seems normal to me. OP Normal anyway.

Big One

I try not to get into scraps about OP's design since it kind of is what it is, but the thing about Boundman is that I don't understand what is supposed to be goofy about him. Like, this is a world where every other character looks stupid. The fight in which it's introduced in is against a 10 foot tall guy that walks bowlegged while wearing a pink feather coat, which isn't even getting into his underlings which include a man made of snot, a fat man baby, a guy whose arms are the size of his own torso with a squeaky voice. But apparently Luffy becoming roundish and big and half black is some kind of outlandish sight? I don't get it.

And if the idea is that it's supposed to be funny looking, it's. not? Like, the funniest thing about it I guess is that face Luffy is pulling, but other than that, it just looks. like a one piece character. If your used to OP designs, I don't even get how this is unusual. If this wasn't Luffy and it just came in as a random character, I wouldn't even blink an eye. I guess it's supposed to be a subversion that power up states are gonna be cool, but I'd be surprised if this was an expectation people had with One Piece of all things. But even so, if it was the intention, idk if they subverted it fully. Like I said, it doesn't look funny, it doesn't look unusual for OP, so. idk. It just seems normal to me. OP Normal anyway.

I think you're missing the point here. Doffy didnt laugh at it because he thought it looked stupid, he was laughing because of the the thought of Luffy being able to fight him in that form was laughable to him (which turn out to be a fruitless effort in his part to downplay Gear 4th). To the readers, it looks stupid/silly and that's the point; as it's the point that other characters in the series like Weevil or Senor Pink look stupid. Now whether you're into that or not is all personal preference, but I personally love Oda doesnt satiate the demands of the mainstream audience and he still manages to make one of the best selling comics of all time. Really makes One Piece standout as a unique series.

** This transformation gives Sasuke an edge in combat, allowing him to overpower opponents who would otherwise be too strong for him. However, curse mark transformations often come at a price. In many cases, the user must endure immense pain during the transformation process. This pain is a result of the curse mark's power coursing through their body and can sometimes be overwhelming. Additionally, prolonged use of the curse mark can have detrimental effects on the user's mental and physical well-being. Furthermore, curse marks are often associated with dark and sinister forces. In some series, curse marks are bestowed upon individuals by nefarious entities as a means to manipulate and control them. This adds a layer of complexity and danger to the curse mark transformation, as the user must constantly resist succumbing to the temptation and influence of these malevolent forces. In summary, curse mark transformation, or cursed seal transformation, is a powerful ability seen in various anime and manga series. It grants the user enhanced physical attributes, unique powers, and access to new techniques. **However, this transformation comes at a cost, often involving immense pain and potential negative consequences for the user. Additionally, curse marks are associated with dark forces and can be used as a tool for manipulation and control.** Nonetheless, when utilized effectively, curse mark transformations can turn the tides of battle and provide a crucial advantage for the user..

Reviews for "The Mark of Power: Cursed Seal Transformation Revealed"

1. Sarah - 2 stars - I really didn't enjoy the curse mark transformation in "Curse Mark Transformation Cursed Seal Transformation". It felt forced and unnecessary to the story. The sudden power surge and physical changes just didn't make sense to me. It took away from the relatability of the characters and felt like a cheap plot device to create conflict and tension. Overall, I found it to be a disappointing addition to the series.

2. John - 2.5 stars - The curse mark transformation in "Curse Mark Transformation Cursed Seal Transformation" felt more like a gimmick than a meaningful element of the storyline. While the idea of a cursed seal is intriguing, the execution in this particular show fell flat for me. The transformation scenes were repetitive and lacked creativity, becoming predictable after the first few episodes. It became tiresome watching the main character struggle with the curse mark instead of focusing on other aspects of their growth and development. I was ultimately left unsatisfied with this aspect of the series.

3. Emily - 1 star - The curse mark transformation in "Curse Mark Transformation Cursed Seal Transformation" was the most disappointing part of the series for me. Not only did it feel completely arbitrary and out of place, but it also didn't add any depth or complexity to the characters or the overall plot. It seemed like the creators were simply trying to create shock value and failed in their attempt. The transformation scenes themselves were overly long and lacked any real substance. Overall, it was a poorly executed concept that detracted from my overall enjoyment of the show.

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