Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-29994364-20161028174112/@comment-9782468-20161115002932

Okay, Itachi was not faster than Sasuke during their final battle, and Sasuke was not faster than Madara before he was boosted by Hagoromo. Sasuke couldn't even land a real solid hit when Madara had no eyes and operated on Sage Mode alone. Itachi is not faster than Madara. Heck, Itachi's jutsu speed was being countered by Kakashi in Part 1 (put his water wall up before Itachi's water spikes hit him, also made a water clone in the process that the clone Itachi made stabbed, etc.).

Plus, Minato can summon Gamabunta, who can keep up with Kyuubi. Kyuubi = Complete Body Susanoo, which is stronger than Itachi's Susanoo. As for the Totsuku blade, Gamabunta has been shown to have extreme speed with his Kenjutsu. Plus, Itachi has to actively control his Susanoo while Minato and Gamabunta can function outside of each other. Gama keeps him busy while Minato goes for any opening. Like teleporting Susanoo away.

Remember that Minato can teleport to and from Kunai faster than Evening Elephant's final and fastest step. It's not so easy to counter Minato and his teleportation.