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Originally Posted by james0246
Just because Naruto has seemingly genetic superiority and the Kyuubi doesn't mean anything if he was never shown to be worth anything. Pre-Kage Bushin Naruto had no known observable potential. Many may have hoped he had potential due to birth or status (these are quantifiable reasons to assume Naruto might be worth something - potential), but based on observable data there was no reason to assume that Naruto actually was capable of anything (he seemed to fail at everything, so why would anyone assume otherwise?). Genetics, etc are important factors, they're just not the be-all end-all (though I do agree with the implicit supposition that most elite are already connected to greatness through genetics).
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It seems a bit strange that you're bringing up examples in this thread where genetics don't necessarily guarantee anything (like Hinata), yet a couple chapters ago you seemed pretty adamant stating that Naruto possessing his genetics and a “nuclear bomb” in his stomach meant a win(or at least him being on par with anyone he's faced I take it) --so much so that you didn't consider Naruto ever to be outclassed or even an underdog at all for the entire series.