Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-1872728-20151008094957/@comment-26773508-20151010095518

Hashirama seems to be really unique. I mean, Hashi cells are one of the most OP accessories in the series. His Wood Release is also OP as hell, and is almost certainly a watered-down version of the Shinju Wood, given their similarities. Now what I want to know is WHY Hashi was so special, and not Naruto. They're both Ashura transmigrants, yet Hashi cells on their own are OP as fuck, while Naruto's cells don't mean squat in the shinobi world. Also, Hashi never had to rely on an external power, while Naruto's entire moveset which actually boils down to just two jutsus and their variants, are entirely reliant on Kyuubi's immense chakra. Heck, Hashi beat EMS Madara+Kyuubi COMBINED. I doubt Naruto would be capable of such a feat without the Kyuubi and Hagoromo cheats.

So obviously, among Naruto and Hashi, it's Hashi who's stronger in their natural states. I wish Kishi explained why Hashi was so OP and unique.