Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-24577388-20150224012723/@comment-26146045-20150225181018

When it comes to POTENTIAL. I think we could all agree that Boruto has more potential than Naruto. Naruto didn't have any special inherited traits except the strong life force and overflowing stamina of the Uzumaki. His bijuu is a whole other story. So as far as potential is concerned, naruto isn't blessed with it. He trained hard to become who he is today and it was his personality that shaped him and led to his ability to control the Kyuubi. Not his potential. BUT.. A big BUT.. Naruto was born in a time of war and grew up in a world where Shinobi needs to be strong. He grew up in battles. Which means even though he doesn't have that much potential, he pushed himself to the limits to attain peace and everyone's acknowledgement. Boruto however, was born in a time of PEACE. The need for Shinobi is wavering and the skills of the younger generations aren't as honed. So even though Boruto has more potential than Naruto, it is more likely that he will not grow up to be as strong as Naruto because there is no NEED for another super-powered sage-god to save the world and attain peace.