Naruto is renowned as the quintessential underdog anime, but the way it actually uses the underdog trope brings some huge ...

Rock Lee's character arc promise in Naruto was never realized, leading to missed opportunities. Lee's unresolved rivalry with Neji was sidelined, leaving fans unsatisfied with his impact on the story.

Here's a look at how Kishimoto's "chosen one" twist undermined Naruto's initial message of hard work and perseverance.