The fundamental divide between these two is a conflict of narrative trust. While one treats existence as a gym where the universe conspires to provide a worthy opponent, the other treats it as a minefield where every breeze is a potential assassination attempt. This is the tension between a character who leans into the plot and one who fights against it. Goku's high Luck and Ego scores reflect a worldview where risk is a thrill; he routinely lets villains recover or grants them second chances because he trusts the system to keep him alive. He is the embodiment of narrative protection. In contrast, Seiya’s obsession with over-preparation is a rational reaction to a universe that offers no such safety net. His low Luck score is not a lack of fortune, but a correct assessment of his environment's hostility. Even though a YPS-6 operates on a planetary scale while a YPS-4 handles national threats, the power gap is a distraction from the real disparity in their psychological DNA. Goku fights for the joy of the struggle, whereas Seiya fights to eliminate the possibility of struggle through total domination of variables. One views power as a tool for self-actualization; the other views it as the only insurance policy against trauma. Seiya's 100 Growth score stems from dismantling his own fear, while Goku's growth is a linear pursuit of a higher ceiling. Ultimately, this comparison reveals that being "overpowered" means something entirely different depending on whether you believe the story wants you to win.
Archetype breakdowns and dispute court land in later phases.