Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-34277398-20190315034807/@comment-26636534-20190421104338

@Jo-Smooth

I like your discussions, very thought out and in depth.

Responding to your numbered points:

(1) Minato's FTG is not exactly rocket science to comprehend (to use is another story), but figuring it out in combat is expected from kage tier shinobi. Ay's counter in particular was trying to figure out where Minato would pop-up, not clear how he would figure that out as FTG is instant and has no visible indicators.

(2) Ay was able to only move his eyes. Minato's movements were faster. Ay couldn't even react, or try to stop his fastest punch. Bee saw the danger of Minato's attack an intervened. It has to be noted that Bee knows the lightning armor's abilities and still saw the need to intervene. Why would Bee do that if Minato's slash posed no threat?

(3) Well, I can't speak to what was not shown in the manga. I can assume that Ay and Bee were always together in combat, thus they were able to cover for each other.

(4) True, a user @Combat made a very good point in saying that characters don't always use their top speed. And the Naruto instance is a prime example of that. The problem is, Minato uses FTG to dodge. Which I remind you is instant.

In any case, there are two versions of this fight. With knowledge or without. It has to be clear which one it is, as it influences the fight greatly. Including if Bee is already marked and such.