I know this has become a hot topic recently, but I merely want to have some input into this subject.
Alot of you are missing the point of what a 'god' is so I hope my input will help benefit your perspective on everything about said debate.
What people don't understand is how to use the phrase "God of Shinobi". Hashirama was a powerful ninja, and we have recently seen the extent of his powerful abilities. BUT the key to being a shinobi 'god' or 'god' of any type of practice is the knowledge behind everything.
The difference between Hashirama and Hiruzen are clear if you analyze it this way:
Hashirama:
-Powerful Mokuton ninjutsu and probably had mastery over water and earth style.
-Medical ninjutsu on a high level of self regeneration
Hiruzen:
-Hailed as professor due to his knowledge of seemingly every type of ninjutsu.
-Mastery over the jutsus he knew.
The reason why Hiruzen is on par with SO6P is because he has the KNOWLEDGE of power. Hashirama only has the POWER aspect of the equation. Hashirama and Hiruzen were both powerful. But Hiruzen was able to become proficient over ninjutsu thus making him a 'god'. Universal knowledge is what embodies a god of any type of practice. Universal power only hails you as the most powerful shinobi of your time.
Simply put: comparatively, Hiruzen has way more knowledge of the ninjutsu art than Hashirama by a long shot. Being a 'god' does not equate to being the most powerful being in existence. No, the traits of knowledge that you have will make you powerful in a sense that you know everything. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
Alot of you are missing the point of what a 'god' is so I hope my input will help benefit your perspective on everything about said debate.
What people don't understand is how to use the phrase "God of Shinobi". Hashirama was a powerful ninja, and we have recently seen the extent of his powerful abilities. BUT the key to being a shinobi 'god' or 'god' of any type of practice is the knowledge behind everything.
The difference between Hashirama and Hiruzen are clear if you analyze it this way:
Hashirama:
-Powerful Mokuton ninjutsu and probably had mastery over water and earth style.
-Medical ninjutsu on a high level of self regeneration
Hiruzen:
-Hailed as professor due to his knowledge of seemingly every type of ninjutsu.
-Mastery over the jutsus he knew.
The reason why Hiruzen is on par with SO6P is because he has the KNOWLEDGE of power. Hashirama only has the POWER aspect of the equation. Hashirama and Hiruzen were both powerful. But Hiruzen was able to become proficient over ninjutsu thus making him a 'god'. Universal knowledge is what embodies a god of any type of practice. Universal power only hails you as the most powerful shinobi of your time.
Simply put: comparatively, Hiruzen has way more knowledge of the ninjutsu art than Hashirama by a long shot. Being a 'god' does not equate to being the most powerful being in existence. No, the traits of knowledge that you have will make you powerful in a sense that you know everything. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
