Sorry, Naruto, But Sasuke Is the Hidden Leaf's Most Knuckleheaded Ninja
Narutohas the reputation of being the Hidden Leaf Village’s most hyperactive, knuckleheaded ninja for good reason. Time and again, the hero often found himself in over his head with pranks or otherwise. However, it is time we recognized that Sasuke was as bad as his rival if not much worse. From deliberately picking fights outside his weight class to getting knocked out more often than not, Sasuke is a hothead like the rest of them whether you want to admit it or not.
It is true that Naruto is prone to irrational, unpredictable reactions, especially when someone he loves is in danger. More often than not, Naruto gets worked up when he is trying to prove himself to the world, but Sasuke flies off the handle for different reasons. Just think about his list of sins: Fighting Killer Bee, attacking Itachi head on, and joining Orochimaru. Naruto would never have had the gall to attempt those moves, not even with the Nine-Tailed Fox on hand to boost his strength. Sasuke is the Hidden Leaf Village’s most knuckleheaded ninja, and it’s not even close.
Sasuke Crashes Out Much More Often Than Naruto
Despite Naruto’s Reputation of Making Irrational Choices, Sasuke Makes Them Bigger And Better
Why is Sasuke bent on being so headstrong? Well, we have Itachi to thank as he told his younger brother to defeat him. Itachi told Sasuke he needed to unlock the Mangekyō Sharingan if he wanted to win, giving the boy clear directions. However, Sasuke felt powerful enough without the power once he defeated Orochimaru, leaving him to face Itachi face to face. The move was a reckless decision, and if Itachi hadn't gone easy on Sasuke due to his own failing health, Naruto's rival would have been toast.
Luck was on Sasuke’s side during his fight with Itachi because the older Uchiha did not want Sasuke dead. Honestly, Sasuke should’ve wised up once he learned of his brother’s true motives, but he still continued his reckless behavior. After the older ninja's death, Sasuke's mental health only deteriorated, and his irrational behavior jumped forward to Killer B and the Akatsuki.
Sasuke, without his Curse Mark abilities and still injured from his battle with Itachi, attempted to go against the jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails Beast. In this short encounter, Sasuke almost dies twice and is promptly healed by his comrades. After this brash battle ends, the Uchiha goes beyond stupidity by ambushing the Kage Summit in a bid to kill Danzo. Not even Naruto, in all his rage, would be brazen enough to attempt this kind of attack. However, the blonde ninja's knuckleheaded ways differ from Sasuke's own in a major way: they are not fuled by hatred.
Naruto May Be Reckless, But He's Usually Reactionary
Despite Having A Demon Inside Him, Naruto Has Lots Of Compassion
Although Naruto can be reckless, it’s often reactionary and done in order to keep others safe. Naruto loses his temper over Sasuke several times in the anime, going back to their fight with Haku. From his fight with Pain to a showdown with Orochimaru, Naruto is his most abrasive when he is trying to reach others.
As a kid, Naruto was dubbed a hyperactive knucklehead ninja because of his boisterous personality and foolish decisions. However, the nickname should really have been reserved for his rival, Sasuke. The Uchiha may not have an overzealous personality, but his unpredictable (and dangerous) behavior has way more ramifications than Naruto’s ever did. So if you want to poke fun at Naruto for his impulse control, be sure you include Sasuke in that debate.
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