Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-24531362-20140723084127/@comment-1894786-20140725015000

Darhumphump wrote: he meant metaphorical, where there's always one person that is deemed a genius, and then a silly kid who dreams of being as powerful as the genius.

HELL, those roles are present in Naruto and Sasuke's friends. It's definitely a metaphorical thing. And it seems to be present in every three man squad we've ever seen. *cough*Team Sarutobi*cough*

Team Asuma: Shikamaru (Genius), Choji (Wanna be genius) Team Guy: Neji, Lee Team Kurenai: Shino, Kiba Team Baki: Gaara, Kankuro (he seems like the weakling to me)