Originally posted by: Uchiha Barles
Sorry for limiting the discussion to Sasuke. The argument probably went in that direction because there's really no one else to compare to. But, do you honestly think, that Lee, with his taijutsu alone, can surpass most normal ninjas who spend as much time training as lee does, even if they're training all three of their branches? If that's true, then Lee is not a dropout, a loser, or below average. He's exceptional if that's the case. You realize that complete wipes the purpose of his character right? If his taijutsu is just that exceptional that he'll surpass a normal ninja that trains as much, he's just another naruto, or another sasuke. Rock's ability is supposed to be that despite him being inferior, his prodigious efforts negate that, putting him on par with the best. But if you take a superior specimen (superior to Lee) that puts in an equally amazing amount of effort, he's supposed to be able to surpass Lee. If that's not the case, then Lee is not normal, he's a genius as defined in the anime (genetic freak?). Thus, making the effort surpasses genius point null.
No, I don't think he would be as good as someone that trained as often as him doing all 3, but his resolve factored into it alot, even when he thought he was worthless he kept going (though this was in part gai) and got to the point where I belive he could have beat Neji. Plus he could still be a drop out even if he was able to surpass everyone because that just means he was awful at school =)

Also Lee IS a Genius, of hard work =P

Edit: oops, fixed that vv