Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-26636534-20151016181609/@comment-24757127-20151022053334

Naruto has never been the methodical thinker like Shikamaru or even Shino. He doesn't treat a fight like chess, gathering information little by little as you battle the enemy. He goes all in from the very first attack, plus he has many strong techniques. A simple, standard Rasengan can end most fights. Naruto not being the one to stop and think but go in and rely on instincts and reactions cause the enemy to go on the defensive, think quickly and could shock them. Throughout the series Naruto has gotten quicker at assessing a enemy while still attacking.