Chapter 2: A Different Kind of Genius.
What is a true genius?
In Guy's eyes, the so-called prodigies from major clans weren't true geniuses. They simply had better bloodlines, superior environments, and countless resources.
For a civilian to rise to greatness, the path was a thousand times harder. That's why he admired Jiraiya and the Fourth Hokage so deeply.
"Lord Third, even though that boy can't perform nature transformations or genjutsu, he independently developed a technique astonishingly close to the Rasengan!"
"He's a different kind of genius!"
In the Hokage's office, Guy was speaking passionately, almost vibrating with excitement as he made his case.
Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, took a slow, thoughtful puff from his pipe as he studied the boy's report.
"And how is his taijutsu?" the old man asked after a moment.
"His muscle control and raw physical strength surpass even Rock Lee's," Guy reported earnestly. "I had initially planned to recruit both into my team after graduation, but now I see... keeping Garou Zenin under me would be a waste."
Sarutobi fell into a long, contemplative silence.
The report was detailed and blunt.