ones an annoying bitch the other is genocidal nut case that im supposed to sympathize with, i honestly prefer our cardboard. here's a suggestion Itachi's crows can join us but he has to stay outside
Ryu's power wasn't handed to him on a silver platter. Sure, he received some genetic traits other ninjas don't have access to which increased his maximum potential. But going by that argument. you could argue that ANY victory in the birth lottery is a "silver platter."
Born in a universe that permits magic? Silver platter ninja! Born with 20/20 vision? Silver platter ninja!
Ryu still trained very hard and is described as being very wise and calculated in addition to being an exceptional fighter and having natural born talents.