Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-29965012-20161221055011/@comment-26104757-20161228112706

AsianReaper wrote: Kakashi was a Jonin before the Sharingan, he isn't too reliant on it.

By your logic, Tsunade wouldn't be reliant on her Strength of a Hundred Seal even though she acquired it after being titled as a Legendary Sannin, which I think we all can agree, is not true. This seal is the primary dependence to Tsunade's prowess and acts as the basis to all her calamitous deliverence. Regardless of the rank Kakashi gained, his Sharingan served in the same manner; heightening what power he did possess and became recognised for his use of it. Without his Sharingan, he cannot perform at a caliber he once attained, a statement that should be considered toward someone of Tsunade's reputation.

AsianReaper wrote: Purple Lightning produces just as much heat as several Great Fireballs from Sasuke (both summoned storm clouds when shot into the sky), so getting hit with one could be devastating even for Tsunade, considering it rivals the heat of powerful Fire Release techniques. And it's long-range. He also has Lightning Transmission which could behead her.

Regarding Tsunade, vitalism and durability is a skill in it's own courtesy of her Senju and Uzumaki lineage. Tsunade can take a hit, get back up and continue fighting. Whether Kakashi releases various Ninjutsu of all ranges is subjective to Tsunade's physical endurance and his chakra reserves. On a number of occasions, we've seen Kakashi become limited due to the fault he cannot produce chakra without care. To perform a technique at a distance and execute it's direct deliverance without consuming too much chakra is difficult to achieve, especially for Kakashi. His Lightning Release wouldn't have a great effect on someone like Tsunade, she not only survived being stabbed in the heart and several other organs, but also travelled at the speed of light without becoming dismembered and still remained conscious even though her body was severed in two. As a Medical Ninja, Tsunade specialises in self-preservation skills which will aid her in incoming, long-ranged techniques — such as Lightning Transmission and the likes. Unfortunately for Kakashi, if he furthered his Lightning Release and produced the newly installed Purple Lightning, Tsunade's respected summon, Katsuyu, will accommodate each and every attack regardless of it's exertion. Much like Tsunade, Katsuyu is very durable, so much so that a miniature sized division was able to endure Naruto in his Tailed Cloak form and lived to tell the tale, so heat is no factor concerning Tsunade, (not to mention Katsuyu coated the entirety of Konohagakure from Pain's Shinra Tensei.) If you consider the general size Tsunade is able to summon, Katsuyu can withstand almost anything Kakashi launches as long as she remains within her impenetrable body at no cost to her own health. If not, her Byakugo Seal was able to recuperate severe burns from the heated exertion of Madara. Kakashi has no merit here.

AsianReaper wrote: He doesn't need the Sharingan for security at close quarters, he's an expert on Taijutsu without the Sharingan. Because of her lack of variety, he just needs to avoid getting hit. With his keen battle-senses and arsenal of Ninjutsu, I don't see that as too much of an issue.

I strongly disagree. If you are going to engage in close-combat with Tsunade, the risks are as expected. It only requires one hit to kill Kakashi, a detriment far greater than his knowledge in Taijutsu. The Sharingan is needed to address Tsunade in hand-to-hand combat if Kakashi was to keep up; his battle-footing holds no security over Tsunade when she is able to dishevel an entire flooring beyond recognition. Kakashi cannot only avoid getting hit, he must, as well as, accommodate collateral damage insured upon their terrain without deterring his flow of evasion. It should be noted that Tsunade is also well equipped when deception is involved — she is able to catch people off guard with the appearance of her defeat, only to leap into action moments before it is too late, (as seen when Tsunade strikes Kabuto with her Lightning Release: Body Derangement Technique.) This technique could be used on Kakashi in the same production, further more when he doesn't have the Sharingan, decreasing his reaction time-speed and mobility. His Sharingan is needed. Without his Sharingan, Kakashi's once commended prowess is lowered. The substitutions he's been able to create is not enough to issue a kill on Tsunade. With his mind outweighing what damage he can initiate, I believe he cannot win noted that he does not have the required chakra nor lethality to assure this. I am convinced Tsunade, having more chakra, a strong life force and expendable Taijutsu proceedings can win granted that she activate her Byakugou Seal to achieve this, with it, her chakra, strength, speed and regeneration capabilities rise more than Kakashi can deliver or endure. Katsuyu, too. Thus, I am confident Tsunade is able to defeat Kakashi.