Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-33156423-20171105011711/@comment-734582-20171121174631

Starscream1998 wrote: But even Shikamaru is capable of basic defence and improved upon his skills as a Shinobi as well Sure, but do you honestly think he could've defended against Toneri? He doesn't have the firepower to blow up all those puppets. Neither did Hanabi.

I don't think it matters terribly, as it was pointed out earlier that for all we know, she did tend to the academy. On the other hand, sending out the Heir to your clan out to battle where she may easily be captured and used for leverage is also not terribly smart. All in all, i think it's fine that she (presumably) got home-taught (it's not like the academy can teach her how to use her Byakugan or Gentle fist anyway), and presumably she will be eased into the role of Leader over time. Don't forget that normally Genin are supposed to find stray cats and do small tasks. I'm sure she could get that experience herself within the clan.