The stark contrast in their personalities might raise a question among fans, Could Naruto have stopped the Rumbling by doing Talk-No-Jutsu on Eren? That is what we aim to find out here.
Naruto and Attack On Titan are two of the most important series that spearhead the growth of Anime as a medium of entertainment. Though both animes have some overlap in the way they tackle each one’s core themes, the foundations of both are built upon two very different types of ideologies. This is evidently portrayed by the protagonists of both animes, Naruto Uzumaki and Eren Yeager.
What makes Naruto Uzumaki different from other shonen characters?
Naruto Uzumaki stands out for his optimistic outlook on life and an unwavering determination to achieve his goals. At the core of his philosophy lies the importance of perseverance and hard work, which is more often than not showcased through his knuckle-headedness and ‘Never Give Up‘ attitude.
Being the Nine-tails jinchuriki, Naruto grew up being ridiculed and ostracized by the villagers of Konoha, which often makes him empathetic towards people in similar situations.
Naruto places great value on protecting the people you love and going to great lengths to save the people important to him, even if it is from themselves. Could Naruto have stopped the Rumbling by doing Talk-No-Jutsu on Eren? Given his character, he definitely would’ve tried to.
The Philosophy Of Eren Yeager
Eren Yeager’s goals and motivations throughout the series are deeply rooted in his value of freedom. While confined within the walls, Eren’s driving force was his desire to eradicate all titans and visit the outside world.
- To him, the former was also a means to avenge his mother. As the series progresses and more information about the outside world is revealed, Eren’s character evolves dramatically.
- While some might think that he had a change in character, the truth only amplified the beliefs he already had to a grander extreme.
Eren believed that the only way to break free from the shackles of oppression is to fight for his own freedom and the freedom of his people, regardless of the cost and the guilt involved. Hence he chooses to start the rumbling.
A Clash Of Ideals: Will the Talk-No-Jutsu Work?
If Naruto and Eren were to meet in a hypothetical scenario, the pressure is clearly on the former, as Eren’s ideologies are ironclad. Naruto’s talk-no-jutsu thrives when used on people with circumstances and pasts similar to his own.
This might prove to be a hurdle here, as Eren’s life is more akin to Sasuke Uchiha’s life more so than Naruto’s life, given that he lost everything dear and near to him, rather than not having it from the beginning. Out of all the people he turned, it took Naruto the longest to bring Sasuke back from the darkness. Given that Eren is in a much more severely traumatized and philosophically twisted mental state than Sasuke, It would prove extremely challenging for Naruto, to change Eren’s mindset.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the things that Naruto went through in his life don’t even come remotely close to the trauma carried by Eren Yeager. The closest thing in comparison would be Jiraya’s death, followed by Pain’s assault on Konoha. Eren’s ideology never faltered, even when his closest friends confronted him.
Even when his actions were resisted and resented by both enemies and allies alike, Eren showed no signs of fluctuation. It wouldn’t be too far off the mark to say that Eren’s life and history might even be too daunting and overwhelming for Naruto to process.
So, Could Naruto have stopped the Rumbling by doing Talk-No-Jutsu on Eren? Naruto might have a chance in persuading Eren if Mikasa, Armin, and the others assist him, but even then the odds aren’t exactly in his favor. Regardless, this angle of discussion portrays an educational angle of anime philosophy.