Board Thread:Episode Discussions/@comment-1251315-20150219132354/@comment-3568954-20150222131217

Rachin123 wrote: Genma (referee) doesn't make the call — the Hokage does. And no that's not what she meant. Obviously Sasuke hardly matters as he wasn't even a Konoha-nin as he was a missing-nin. It'd be ridiculous to bring up Sasuke when he wasn't even part of the picture. She basically meant of the Konoha 11.

Edit: Battle wise Lee is actual smart. Kiba can get ahead of himself but still he's no fool. Tenten well...

Tbh I feel like Shikamaru not easily losing against Temari let alone being granted Chūnin was bs.

Shikamaru is a super genius with an IQ exceeding 200. he has the mind of a general. there is no reason he should have easily lost. with his clans jutsu combined with his intelligence he had every requirement to win