Originally posted by: ESM
Originally posted by: itachi_
Just want to add that you don't have to be strong to be a genius... just check shikamaru and the others..
That's true, but Sasuke's ability to master part of Omote Renge which was something Neji was incapable of doing, after only seeing it once without any training does show a higher level of genius. Also, Neji and Sasuke's genius is different then Shikamaru's.
first of all, sasuke did not master part of the omote renge move, all he did was to master the simple kick actions BEFORE the move, and these are NOT PART OF the move. thats your first point wrong.

secondly, "after only seeing it once without any training" DOESNT show a higher level of genius BECAUSE he has the sharingan, it naturally allows him to copy jutsu.
if u argue that because of that he is a genius, then the following statement would hold true as well : "neji is more of a genius because he can see the 64 chakra points and sasuke cant"

lastly, regarding genius. ok. a genius is someone who has an extremely high level of intelligence, mental skill, or artistic ability. when u are using the word "genius" to describe shikamaru, it is because of his intelligence. if u are using "genius" to describe neji & sasuke, it is the extremely high level of ABILITY that makes them the genius they are.

also, regarding all of the other people's posts about neji being more of a genius because he learnt his moves before sasuke, etc. etc.
not that im supporting sasuke or anything, but, just because u learn it first doesnt neccessarily mean ur more of a genius.

OH YEAH! also, "achievements" dont have anything to do with being a "genius". =D