Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-24949639-20140528135926/@comment-24953394-20140604042832

I agree with the above. Now that Kakashi doesn't have a hindrance, it's likely that he's stronger while maintaining an overabundance of techniques. Kakashi can likely be on defense, and if Naruto still possesses the ability, he can simply share his reserves of chakra with Kakashi and Sakura to make them, well, a lot more useful. Hand them the power of a god - right now, looking at Naruto's feats, I don't think that's entirely out of reach. I think the person we're underestimating (again, since day one) is Naruto.

Furthermore, I wouldn't call Sakura useless. While Madara's shadows do pose as a great defense and offense, I don't care what power ups Madara has, one direct hit and he's going to feel it in the morning. And looking at the threat that's coming up, they can use the extra help. Why? Because everyone on the goddamn planet is in a genjutsu, that's why.

Sasuke's taijutsu and Kakashi's taijusu.... I'll comment on this, and give Kakashi the award of the better martial artist. Sure, Sasuke's been training with Orochimaru, but Kakashi had multiple encounters with Guy - the man who let Madara have a taste of what a real fist is. But at this point, that doesn't mean a thing. Without the Six Path's senjutsu, touching the Truth Seeking Balls spells doom.

Personally, I don't know what's going on through Sasuke's mind. He can change in a split second, so I have nothing to comment on why he saved Sakura and Kakashi. Maybe he cares - maybe he wanted the back up. Who knows.