Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-26940724-20160318215832/@comment-26239444-20160331031157

@BakumatsuWarrior: I can see what you mean, yes. I wish to just categorize the most intelligent in terms of battle skills such as ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu. Then, rate a whole different flock of who's intelligent in the intelligence division/cipher corp.

While Madara may be intelligent in battle, he is definitely a kid at heart like Hashirama is. All they like to do is say, "Look what I can do!" At least Tobirama or Minato put their money where their mouth is, and do their duty well.

Kakashi is good at hiding his flaws, and to be honest, it's because he used to be afraid he could never surpass his father. He was afraid he couldn't be the white fang. When he finally got over it, it was too late, because his friends and close loved ones passed away left and right. This caused him to emote his self in battle, to which, made him stronger. With experience using the Sharingan gave him his intelligence.

Therefore, I did not put Kakashi very high in the list, because his intelligence was only half natural, and half acquired by the Sharingan (thanks to Obito). Albeit still a genius at the age of 6, I'd say he would have been a good match for Itachi at that age.

But then again, I can ramble all day and cause arguments if I'm not careful. :)