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In the regular Naruto series I have a simple question...?

Well, Naruto couldn't graduate initially because he could not do a good enough transformation. However, we find out later that Rock Lee (who is a genin by this point) can not perform genjutsu or taijutsu. How did he graduate? Lee is one of my favorite characters and I love the show regardless, but this just made me curious. Thanks in advance for the answers!

Update:

Apologies, I meant Ninjutsu not taijutsu which is obviously his specialty...

Update 2:

So, I am reading a few comments about him excelling in taijutsu in order for him to pass. However, if I recall correctly, he wouldn't have excelled in taijutsu until Gai came along to train him which would be after he was place on a team, which sequentially happens AFTER graduation. Once again, I was just curious and enjoy debate. On a side note, I find myself actually enjoying this chikara series they had going, but am definitely ready for Jan. 17th and the main story to continue.

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  • 8 years ago
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    Didn't they have to be at least average in everything? That wasn't the only thing Naruto couldn't do at the time he was bad at everything else to. I think that test was just a final of many before they scored him.

  • 8 years ago

    Because Rock Lee is 1 year older than Naruto and he must have had a different graduation test. or maybe they made an exception for Rock Lee because he was a really talented Taijutsu user.

  • Hiei
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    8 years ago

    Because he is super good at Taijutsu. He focused all of his time and energy into Taijutsu.

  • 8 years ago

    I believe it's because he excelled so well in other areas, also I'm sure that the instructors knew of Rock Lee's condition, so they made an exception.

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  • 8 years ago

    i think he made an afterimage with his speed for the clone jutsu and excelled enough in taijutsu to cover everything else. i remember seeing that somewhere.

  • 8 years ago

    good question now that i think about it i bet the author didn't think that through but if asked he would probably b.s. and say he's a special case

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