Children with Potential

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So, I've wanted to see your opinions on this for a while, thought I'd make a thread about it.

I want to see the top people who had potential as a child to become incredible (May or may not have lived up to that potential)
My list has no particular order.

1. Haku: Had an ice KG, was a pupil of Zabuza, and Zabuza said himself that Haku already surpassed his own skill and maybe one day pass the skill of Kakashi.

2. Sasori: Became a puppet master at a very young age, killed the Kazekage at only 13 years old :O

3. Kakashi Hatake: Developed his own jutsu at a young age (Chidori) and became a jonin at the age of 13.

4. Sasuke Uchiha: A member of the Uchiha clan, had remarkable skill at a young age, also knew Chidori and awakened the Sharingan.

5. Neji Hyuga: A member of the Hyuga clan, had the Byakugan. Was very skilled in the Gentle Fist.

6. Rock Lee: Even though he had no Genjutsu or Ninjutsu, still a respectable ninja. He could open the fifth gate at such a young age as well, and loads of determination.

7. Jiraya: Although at first not the best ninja, he did start training with Toads at a young age and became a great ninja when he was still young.

8. Gaara: A Jinchuriki, also had the ultimate defense, sand. On top of that, he would never hold back from killing someone.

9. Zabuza (Argueably): To graduate from his ninja school, the entire class had to fight one another, and he came out as the winner, killing his childhood classmates (I'm not sure how strong his classmates were, but it's not easy to be best in your class.)

10. And finally, Itachi: One of the best Ninja in his clan at a very young age. Definitely someone to be afraid of. A mastermind, a very skilled shinobi. Also beat a Sannin at age 13.

Some of my information may not be 100% correct, or I may have left some stuff out xP If I did, please tell me. What are your top child prodigies? + I forgot some of their last names :(

Honorable Mentions: Nagato, Minato, Kimimaru. I either don't want the list to go over 10 because I like the number 10, or because I don't know enough about their background to give a good reason why they're on the list.
 
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Nice list.
Here is some more:

A healthy Nagato
Minato
Kimmimaru
 

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you forgot minato and healthy kimimaro but apart from that your list is great
 

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I completely forgot to add Nagato and Minato. xD

add kimimaru

I felt like Kimimaru was a bit too old to add onto the list from the last time I remember seeing him. Although I forgot most of the stuff about his past if they told any, feel free to remind me about it :D I'll be more than glad to reconsider.

+ I feel like Naruto gets too much attention as it is for the entire story revolving around him, even though he is worthy to be on the list.
 

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Nice list.
Here is some more:

A healthy Nagato
Minato
Kimmimaru

Kimimaro without him being deadly sick I guess?

Edit :
Kimimaro belonged to the Kaguya Clan, because of his kekkai genkai he was locked up by his father who feared him and only used him for battle. When the Kaguya Clan (Warloving-barbarians) attacked Kirigakure they got surrounded and outnumbered, even then they kept fighting untill death's cold touch would meet them. Kimimaro was the only one surviving.
Since Kimimaro was only 'used' to meet his father's/clan's goals he wasn't that much of a murdered but more likely lived to help others reach their goal. This being the reason that he 'wanted' to be Orochimaru's vessel.

Edit 2: Don't be fooled, Kimimaro was only 15.
 
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I thought this was "Children" so why do I is your thread fill with adults and people suggesting adults to be included. <LOL> From your list, I see, Haku, Rock Lee, Gaara, ect. (Including many of their generation and age group) to be part of the list. However, I do not see any other such as Nagato, Minato, Zabuzu, ect. as they are all adults.
 

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I completely forgot to add Nagato and Minato. xD



I felt like Kimimaru was a bit too old to add onto the list from the last time I remember seeing him. Although I forgot most of the stuff about his past if they told any, feel free to remind me about it :D I'll be more than glad to reconsider.

+ I feel like Naruto gets too much attention as it is for the entire story revolving around him, even though he is worthy to be on the list.

Well he was the only one to survive in his clan against the mob of fighters. The rest of his clan also feared him enough to lock him up (he was still a kid at this time). By the way, Kimimaro could actually perform his bone forest w/o the curse seal, he just needs it fuse with the bones.

Actually I don't even know if his back-story was canon but if it wasn't... dang you Kishi
 

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I thought this was "Children" so why do I is your thread fill with adults and people suggesting adults to be included. <LOL> From your list, I see, Haku, Rock Lee, Gaara, ect. (Including many of their generation and age group) to be part of the list. However, I do not see any other such as Nagato, Minato, Zabuzu, ect. as they are all adults.

This is back from when the adults were kids and what they accomplished as a kid only. Maybe if you read what I wrote about them it's all their accomplishments as a kid. And I did blatantly leave out Nagato + Minato, I admit that.
 

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I feel shikamaru should be on there he became chunin before any of his year mates.
 

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Where is Nagato and Sakuraxd
 

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Oh yeah I forgot Deidara lol

Wasn't he a terrorist at a young age xD?

But I can't disagree with anything you've listed.
 

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Sakura isn't there because as a Genin, she wasn't strong. . . At all xD I was debating if I should put Shikamaru on there or not, but I decided not too. He didn't really accomplish too much in his childhood that I could remember and he would always complain about everything D: Such a downer. Deidera, mehh. I didn't want him on the list. He didn't really think too much. He almost killed himself when Itachi put him under a Genjutsu, (I know, it's Itachi and all) But I mean, think twice before doing something >.>
 

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This is back from when the adults were kids and what they accomplished as a kid only. Maybe if you read what I wrote about them it's all their accomplishments as a kid. And I did blatantly leave out Nagato + Minato, I admit that.

My mistake. However, you can not put children (or "Adult" from Childhood) in a list (or some sort of category) and based them off of, said potential, and expect it to be valid or numbered. They all had potential. Truly, if you want my feedback, I say Nagato. It is because he has Rinnegan (Or Doujutsu). The other, I would say, Rock Lee for natural talent and Haku for his Kekkei Genkai. (No particular order)
 

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Sakura isn't there because as a Genin, she wasn't strong. . . At all xD I was debating if I should put Shikamaru on there or not, but I decided not too. He didn't really accomplish too much in his childhood that I could remember and he would always complain about everything D: Such a downer. Deidera, mehh. I didn't want him on the list. He didn't really think too much. He almost killed himself when Itachi put him under a Genjutsu, (I know, it's Itachi and all) But I mean, think twice before doing something >.>

Well I do agree with you on Shikamaru, he didn't get that vibe for me X_X

But there has to be a reason why they went for Deidara to join the Akatsuki, especially with 3 Akatsuki members there. Itachi's genjutsu has beaten better men than him, I don't think he can be blamed xd

There's not much we can really base his skills upon but still X_X
 

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Heh, Well I think (Personal opinion) That the Akatsuki wanted Deidera because his technique was so unique and could come in handy in some difficult situations, + if the akatsuki didn't take him, he could pose a serious threat to them in the future. It's not that he was strong at the time but I guess it's because he would become a serious threat in the future, once he honed his clay.
 

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Heh, Well I think (Personal opinion) That the Akatsuki wanted Deidera because his technique was so unique and could come in handy in some difficult situations, + if the akatsuki didn't take him, he could pose a serious threat to them in the future. It's not that he was strong at the time but I guess it's because he would become a serious threat in the future, once he honed his clay.

Well it's your thread so I don't want to impose anything ;P

I want to Say orochimaru but we don't know too much about him as a child (I think he was known as top of his class though). Sakumo might have been one too.. just not enough info on their childhood
 
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