Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-40242313-20191028045201/@comment-43403813-20191028180601

Besides, the ranking system is a reflection of pretty much any system, it would never be 100% efficient and fair to anyone.

Threats such as Deidara, Kakuzu and Pain all lost to Genin, and a lot of the combat in those fights showed examples of great skill and strategy.

It's like taking mock exams throughout the whole year and getting A grade results, but you end up bombing the final exam.