How come genin Lee with 5 gates was called a genius, but Dai wasn't?

[Sageflash]

Dai obviously had been a genin for years hence "Eternal genin" nickname. But he showed the aptitude to open all 8 Gates at once, on the spot, neg diff. So he was clearly experienced, even teaching his son.

However, Lee had to open the gates one by one and could only reach 5, yet Kakashi called him a true genius. 3 years later and he's only at 6.

This is not a sleight at Lee, as he's an incredible shinobi and worthy of his genius accolades. But why the double standard? Why was Dai was not recognized despite having the Gates at his disposal.

Pretty asscheeky imo.

 

[Nebula]

Lee was called a genius by gai right? Lol

 

[Chibiusa]

Because Lee was a good fighter without the gates as well

 

[Heisenberg284]

Don't ask, just embrace

 

[UCE]

Lee was called a genius by gai right? Lol

He means kakashi

 

[Sjhsgjhsgjshjshjsh]

People didn't know the gates worth and strength before dai died .

 

[Joon]

Dai was probably low-key with opening the Eight Gates.Also, you have to remember, Dai only knew Taijutsu. He was not skilled in Ninjutsu.

 

[Made in Heaven]

Because if many reasons I wish not to list right now

 

[Ojdidit]

Maybe even with the gates dai was skill unskilled and weak. Didn't some of the seven swordsman still live after their battle? Lee is good at taijustu there isn't evidence that dai is outside the gates.

 

[Sageflash]

Lee was called a genius by gai right? Lol

Kakashi did as well. Chapter 85 page 8. Can't post on my phone

 

[Bieber]

It's classified as Kinjutsu, so Dai probably didn't use it around people.

 

[PRODUDE]

I would think that since it took him 20 years to master the technique they would not treat him as a genius especially since he was a genin his whole life. As for Lee he could use the gates when he was a genin at the age of 13 I think that is why Kakashi called him a genius.

 

[Meekz89]

Dai never really showed anyone he was learning a forbidden Justu.

 

[The Sach]

Because Lee had 5 gates at much younger age.u.u

 

[Peace Maker]

who the hell is Dai? you mean that dude that Tsunade was crazy about? i forgot his name...

 

[PRODUDE]

Kakashi did as well. Chapter 85 page 8. Can't post on my phone

Here you go Kakashi calling Lee a genius.

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Here is Dai saying he took 20 years to grasp the 8 gates.

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[TrollKing]

I seriously doubt that, its just that some are stupider and some are less stupid. Or you can simply say everyone are genius

 

[Sageflash]

It may have taken Dai longer but that doesn't negate the difficulty of the technique. It took Minato 3 years to master Rasengan, but Naruto mastered it in a few days and was able to add a nature to it. Kakashi mastered it faster as well, as he said he invented Chidori because he couldn't add a form and nature change to Rasengan and he knew Chidori during the flashback when he was 13. Konohamaru learned it mad young too. But that doesn't detract from Minato's genius or how hard the skill is.

 

[KingHashirama]

A kid learning 5 gates in less than a year > Someone who learned them in 20 years.

Lee = natural talent

Dai = not as talented.

 

[kyuubiSanin]

Dai was probably low-key with opening the Eight Gates.Also, you have to remember, Dai only knew Taijutsu. He was not skilled in Ninjutsu.

... Lee isn't either.