Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-34656247-20190511162946/@comment-26636534-20190516193607

I've seen a misconception before, and would like stop it in it's tracks lol.

It's easy to confuse ability for intelligence/skill. Think of it like this: if person A had the designs and all the materials needed to build a house, all person A would need is the skills to build a house. For person B starting without the designs and materials, it would be naturally harder to build the house. Now you wouldn't say person A is smarter for using what they had.

In the same line of thought. edo Itachi had the ability to break out of Kabuto's control thanks to Shisui's eye. Was it intelligent? Yes. Does it show above and beyond intelligence? No. Why? Due to it being an ability. If Kakashi/Jiraiya/Tsunade/Guy etc was in the same situation and had an ability like that, they would do the same thing.

Note: There is some obvious overlap in combat situations so no need dive down that rabbit hole. Abilities require intelligence and likewise intelligence require abilities. It only helps to recognize feats for what they are.