Furthermore, Rock Lee had some of the most epic battles in the early stages of Naruto. In the Chunin Exam arc of the show, Rock Lee went up against the strongest villain on the show at the time ...

Rock Lee, on the other hand, treated Sakura with the respect and care that Sasuke could never provide. Ironically, Rock Lee still seems to have a crush on Sakura, as seen in Boruto.

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.