There are no kitty whiskers on the face! Even at birth Naruto had those whisker-things. Stop fooling yourself.

Maybr one day Naruto will be as cool as Yondaime... but right now his coolness level is like non-existant. I don't even think he should get cool, just be a better fighter with the occasional serious mode. Best thing I can compare it to is.. Inuyasha? (Not too familiar with that series.. so maybe he continues to wildly swing his sword at stuff.)

http://www.narutofan.com/image/?view...&image=165 (Whisker-baby Naruto)

The ONLY way I could see it happening.. is if Naruto bought a coat to "surprise Sakura-chan" with a new look as he returns back on his journey with Jiraiya, but suddenly vomits up Kyuubi on the way home and loses his whisker-feature.. or something equally unlikely.