Naruto: Biggest Overachievers In The Series

Success comes from hard work not flashy skills. Sakura proved her critics wrong with her determination and new techniques.
Asura earned respect through perseverance. Hard work pays off, as he caught up to his talented brother and impressed his father.
Good strategy can trump physical abilities. Shikamaru’s intelligence made him a valuable advisor despite his lack of physical strength.

The world of Naruto is filled with all manner of characters. There are individuals who are highly talented, and they earn the admiration of their peers. These characters show signs of excellence when they are still very young. Naturally, they are expected to reach great levels.

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But there are other individuals who are overlooked by everyone because they do not have flashy skills. Most of these characters are considered failures at one point or another. However, they remain stalwart and continue to work hard, surpassing the expectations of those around them.

Jiraiya

Became A Great Teacher

Jiraiya was a student of Hiruzen Sarotobi. When he was young, Jiraiya came off as a goofball who had absolutely zero interest in learning and growing stronger. One day, he reverse summoned himself to Mt. Myouboku, and it led to the beginning of an adventure. The toads taught him how to fight better.

Jiraiya also learned how to use the Toad Sage Mode, an extraordinary ability that allowed him to mold natural chakra. Furthermore, it increased his physical abilities. With time, Jiraiya’s reputation continued to grow, and he became one of the most well-known ninjas in the world. Considering the fact that Jiraiya was overlooked by his peers, it was truly a great moment for him to be crowned as a member of the Legendary Sannin.

Sakura Haruno

Managed To Become The Strongest Kunoichi

Sakura was a member of Team 7. For the first part of the series, Sakura came off as extremely underwhelming. Fans called her a flop, and they believed that she could never be redeemed.

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But Sakura surprised everyone in the subsequent part by showing off her new techniques, which she had learned under Tsunade. In the Fourth Great Ninja War, Sakura used her medical prowess to save tons of innocent lives. She even helped Obito, which turned out to be a crucial moment as the Uchiha played an important role in the fight against Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Asura Otsutsuki

Earned His Father’s Respect

Asura Otsutsuki was the youngest son of Hagoromo Otsutsuki. He was a cheerful and generous person who always looked out for others. Unlike his brother, Asura was not too talented and was often looked down upon by others. As he grew up, the gap between the two brothers continued to increase, and everyone firmly believed that Indra would take over Hagoromo’s duty.

However, Asura’s turned out to be a late bloomer, and he started to show signs that he could catch up to his brother. His actions earned him the respect of his father and the common people. Ultimately, Hagoromo decided that Asura deserved to be his successor, so he gave him the responsibility.

Rock Lee

Caught Up To Geniuses

Rock Lee had a tough time while he was in the Academy. He was unable to mold chakra properly or use any kind of ninjutsu or genjutsu. Due to this, Lee felt isolated. But his life changed when Might Guy took him under his wing.

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Guy taught Lee how to use the Eight Inner Gates. Additionally, Lee was put through rigorous training so that his physical abilities would improve as well. When Lee showed his powers in the Chunin Exams, he left everyone speechless, including the likes of Neji and Sasuke, who were the frontrunners to win the competition.

Shikamaru Nara

Became The Hokage’s Advisor

Shikamaru Nara is the son of Shikaku Nara. Like his father, Shikamaru was a highly intelligent and competent individual. However, he did not have insanely good physical abilities like Naruto, Sasuke, Neji, etc. So, he could not compete against them.

So, Shikamaru had to rely on his wits to get the better of such characters. For him, concocting a plan was a walk in the park, as evidenced by his fight against Temari, who was physically superior to him. Shikamaru also knew when to fight and when to retreat, which was another underrated quality.

Might Guy

The Best Taijutsu User

Might Guy was the son of Might Duy, who was known as the Eternal Genin. Guy was not blessed with a great deal of talent, which affected his mental health. But his father continued to support and motivate him. Duy even taught him how to use the Eight Inner Gates.

This technique was highly taxing on the body, so Guy only utilized it when he was being pushed by his opponent. With the help of the Eight Inner Gates, Guy could compete against the likes of Kakashi, Itachi, Kisame, and Madara. The legendary Uchiha even called Guy the best taijutsu user that he had ever faced.

Naruto Uzumaki

The Best Ninja In History

For the majority of his life, Naruto was called a failure. Nobody around him believed that he could do anything with his life. However, Naruto didn’t let the insults get to his head, and he continued to work towards his goal. With proper guidance from his mentors, Naruto learned how to control his powers.

When he mastered all of them, Naruto reached a level far beyond that of any regular ninja. He became so strong that he was able to fight against the most powerful characters without any problems. He saved the Hidden Leaf from being destroyed by Pain, after which everyone called him a hero. Naruto also played a key role in the Fourth Great Ninja War, where he defeated reanimated ninjas, two powerful jinchuriki, and an extraterrestrial being.

Naruto: Shippuden

Release DateFebruary 15, 2007GenresAction, AdventureStudioPierrotCreatorMasashi KishimotoStreaming Service(s)Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll