Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-32617252-20180630055746/@comment-26636534-20180630171221

I think we have to categorize prodigies.

The ones with KKG 1), the ones who made use of a supplementary power 2) and the ones who relied on their own strength and knowledge 3).

Now, we also have to recognize that there are clear overlaps between the categories I mentioned above. For example, Kakashi clearly was a prodigy before the he obtained the sharingan, after, his abilities increased tremendously.

Note, I have to point this out because people do think this way, and no, I'm not hating. We sometimes confuse ability for skill or intelligence. For example, is Itachi skilled or intelligent because he is able to use his clan's kkg the Sharingan? No, he is able.

The above categories I mentioned also make it difficult to compare prodigies, since it isn't as simple as many have natural advantages. To me, the biggest prodigy is Orochimaru. No KKg, no natural advantage. He made himself into what he is, he invented many jutsu and evolved himself to be better. Circumventing death in numerous ways, progressing with edo tensei, knowledgeable in all aspects of ninjutsu.

And finally, even when defeated, he is able to return and become even stronger. Even though he is quite an unscrupulous character, have to give him credit.