Summary
Rock Lee, although not capable of using ninjutsu and genjutsu like other shinobi, overcame all obstacles to become a great ninja thanks to taijutsu. Rock Lee’s success was due to his incredible willpower and refusal to give up on his dreams, even when faced with significant disadvantages. Compared to Naruto, who has advantages such as the chakra of the Uzumaki clan and the power of a jinchuriki, Rock Lee’s journey to becoming a shinobi is much more difficult and is typical of the themes of the series.
One of the main topics in Naruto is that through hard work and determination, even the greatest difficulties can be overcome, but there is one shinobi who represents this better than the protagonist himself. In a community full of exceptional shinobi, Rock Lee stands out as the best of Konoha. When considered alongside Naruto and Sasuke’s abilities, Lee’s resume may not look all that impressive. However, he is actually a talented ninja who has a more difficult path to greatness than anyone else.
Despite the incredible diversity of their powers and abilities, almost all shinobi in the Naruto universe share a common bond: they are all capable of using ninjutsu and genjutsu. Both methods use chakra – a supernatural power transmitted to humans by Kaguya Otsutsuki thousands of years ago through her two sons Hagoromo and Hamura. Ninjutsu and Genjutsu are specialized applications of chakra that eventually became the primary ways Naruto shinobi were able to achieve legendary feats.
However, there is only one shinobi in Konoha who cannot use these extraordinary abilities: Rock Lee. However, thanks to the guidance of his master Might Guy, Lee overcame all obstacles on his path.
Rock Lee, not Naruto, best represents the Saga’s themes
Rock Lee has chakra like everyone else, but unlike other shinobi, he lacks the ability to access and “harness” it into ninjutsu and genjutsu. Despite the barriers to becoming a shinobi, Rock continues to pursue his dream of becoming a shinobi through taijutsu – a special martial arts-based, physical-based ninja skill that does not require chakra control. It’s an extremely difficult path that requires a grueling training regimen, and even with that, Lee still has to rely on his fists to fight against those who can summon the elements, teleportation and mind manipulation.
Aside from the harsh physical training that Rock went through, to successfully complete a shinobi, perhaps the most important factor that led to his success was his will. Indeed, it takes great mental toughness to refuse to give up on your dreams after starting with such an incredible disadvantage. Naruto obviously became famous for never giving up on his seemingly impossible dream of going from alienated and scared orphan to Hokage, but given the circumstances, this was much easier to achieve. . After all, Naruto was born blessed with the great chakra and stamina of the Uzumaki clan, was the son of a genius shinobi like Hokage Fouth, and also gained the power of a jinchuriki thanks to Kurama.
On the other hand, Lee does not have these advantages. He wasn’t even a taijutsu genius like his master Guy, who was recognized by even Uchiha Madara. The only thing Lee is genius at is “effort”. His willpower pushed him to take the test to become a ninja and succeed despite all the odds being against him. He then had to overcome even greater difficulties after his battle with Gaara and continued to evolve until he became a jonin in the sequel. Considering how unfavorable his start was, Rock Lee has been proven to be more than just one Narutohis best shinobi, but one who personifies the themes of the series in the best way possible.
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Naruto
Summary: Naruto Uzumaki’s journey to becoming Hokage is at the heart of the Naruto manga and anime series. The series is an adaptation of two one-shot manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The first part of the one-shot manga follows the protagonist’s life during his pre-teen years and the second part, during his teenage years. The manga’s titles Kishimoto: Karakuri and Naruto were released in 1995 and 1997 respectively. A third book about his adult years was published next. Weekly Shonen Jump featured a manga series that was serialized from 1999 to 2014. The popularity of the series paved the way for other multimedia series such as an anime television series broadcast in Japan. from 2005 to 2009. The English version also aired from 2009 to 2011 on Disney novels, video games, trading cards and other items such as shirts, accessories. and school supplies. Naruto comes from the fictional village of Konohagakure, where his father was the Fourth Hokage. Hokage is the name the villagers call their leader. When he was a baby, the nine-tailed fox attacked the village, but Naruto’s father defeated it by sealing it into Naruto’s body. His father died in the process and this event was only revealed to him when he was 12 years old. From then on, he trained to become a ninja and formed relationships with Sasuke Uchicha and Sakura Haruno, who accompanied him throughout his journey. Together they explore a more complex world full of mysteries. The final part of the series sees Naruto as Hinata Hyuga’s husband and Boruto and Himawari’s father. This was followed by a spin-off series revolving around Naruto and Boruto, followed by Boruto’s own adventures with a new group of ninjas. Naruto is one of the best-selling manga series in history with its various series having a loyal following around the world.Related:15 Things You Didn’t Know About Naruto Naruto: Unsolved Mysteries and Plot Holes The Show Left Hang Most Powerful Naruto Characters, Ranked