Ok I honestly don't get why people think so highly of hashirama. [1] Let's break down what has been giving to us by kishimoto. [2] First thing to remember it has already been stated that the next generation surpasses the previous. [3] Now hashirama was made first hokage cuz he was the strongest ninja of his time. [4] This was stated in the first databook n reconfirm by madara who said people called him the strongest shinobi. [5] He was famous for his kekkei genkai n his abilitiy to control the tail beast. That is why kabuto says his abilities were considered fairytale. [6] Now obviously his powers were not a fairytale to the people in the leaf village since he use that power to create the village. [7] Now madara claims hashirama could heal his wounds instantly but he died before the 1st shinobi war to a no name fodder ninja. Even his brother was defeated by 20 elite ninja n the 3rd raikage killed 10,000 ninja once. So why do fans think so highly of him when the only real thing we have seen from him is a defeat to his former student. [8]
1. Agree
2. You misinterpreted his words.
3. Agree
4. False, The First Hokage selection already felled to Hashirama Senju, not because of his "Strength" (or strongest shinobi), but all the villagers and people from all over the country supported him. [Manga Chapter 399, Page 8]
5. I agree to disagree, as where is the Proof.
6. False, it was not stated of him being famous for his abilities. In fact, his abilities were consider a Fairytale (or Myth) compared to the Sage, as said by Kabuto.
7. Assumption or Speculation.
8. Why is this a problem? Fans have to look at the reality and fictional of things in Naruto and learn how to come to terms with both. No one is truly God in front of an enemy. They can all die. It could be from a thrown kunia to a sword slash.