Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26636534-20180830184727/@comment-26107879-20181107080921

@Flat

First, SOT is just a tool. It's only as fast as the person or thing that swings or thrusts it.

Second. He had plenty of time. As I said, anime portrayals are considered canon. He is able to speak a couple of words as the Totsuka blade is making it's way to him. Therefore, he had a second or two to see it. Then when he was hit, he did not showcase any form of surprise whatsoever. He even laughed. Surprised is always accompanied by "!" mark. Therefore, he wasn't surprised by it. A few seconds is enough time for anyone to dodge anything in the Narutoverse. He A) Didn't see it since he wasn't looking down at the incoming blade or B) Didn't care. The reason being, he spoke. You don't have any proof of Itachi thrusting his sword faster than Orochimaru can utter a single word, due to that fact; it's definitely not faster than a second.