Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-28469898-20170228021817/@comment-734582-20170228180104

Namikazenaruto9 wrote: you are being sarcastic here right? I assume Kage Level means the full package, not just "very powerful". That rules out a few people.

Shikamaru is pretty smart but doesn't have the power to back that up. Lee doesn't have the mental fortitude to be called Kage level. Neji is pretty strong and smart but not high enough level i think to be Kage level. Can be a point of debate. Shino: does this ranking really apply to someone like him? Sakura is smart and analytical (you simply cannot be a medic otherwise). She has the power to back that up. Yes she's Kage level, low-end but kage level.