Quote Originally Posted by DB_Hunter
Kakashi made loads of Kage Bunshins at the end of the Zabuza arc, so thats not an issue.

The issue is that Konohamaru has shown no special ability or aptitude thus far. Naruto had a demon fox in him, plus he was traumatised as a kid because he was shunned thus giving him the determination to better his life and be acknowledged.

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Konohamaru has shown zero ability thus far, and now we suddenly find he is almost on par with Naruto for no special reason. I'm sorry, but Konohamaru's powerup does not make sense.
The Third wouldn't have hired a Teacher-Nin (who specializes in Hokage-level potential) if he didn't think Konohamaru had talent.

Also, he's not on-par with Naruto.