Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-33068632-20180401065752/@comment-7292165-20180418012119

They were genin by rank sure but it is very clear that they didn't possess genin abilities. In fact, their modes boasted them up to be jonin level for sure. Sure Kakashi was elected Hokage, but who else would they really have gave it to? Naruto was too young despite saving the world. I mean this is the same Kakashi that Orochimaru said Kabuto was on par with. Now are you really going to believe that Part I Kabuto is kage level? If so, than you're overreaching. The problem is rank doesn't always defy anything. Feats do. And Naruto and Sasuke's feats trumps this Kakashi's. Also, Kakashi in Part II has higher speed feats than in Part I. He chakra control and reserves have also increased. His battle experience as well, battling members of Akatsuki on several occasions. So yes, there is ma difference.