Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-995176-20161122010151/@comment-734582-20161122095032

Chunin and Jonin have nothing to do with power. Naruto beating Neji doesn't qualify him to be Chunin. It's not how it works.

Shikamaru became Chunin despite losing his match. Why? because he acknowledged his defeat, because he read the situation properly and saw the outcome before the rest.

Why will Naruto never be chunin? Because he'd fight until the bitter end. Which is a good theme for a series, and the last person you want to lead your squad.