Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-24824859-20151125011733/@comment-734582-20151129133319

Ravenlot 27 wrote: WeAlso Madara still had his Susanoo defence, which is a harsh problem for Gaara's sand Remember when Mei destroyed Sasuke's Susanoo with Boil Release?

Madara being an Edo Tensei changes everything. For one, destructive techniques are actually counter-productive: Tensei regenerate pretty fast and you can't really seal them during that time. Note that the key player in the fight, Onoki, had already been through battle. With Dust Release, any physical being stands little chance. Especially if Sasuke is forced to use Amenotekijara a couple of times, has to close his Rinnegan eye and thus can't access other problematic jutsu like Preta to block Dust Release.

I still think Sasuke would eventually win, but it would be a considerable fight. Sasuke has very little room for error, as getting in range of Tsunade or A would pretty much mean instant defeat. The Gokage have a considerable array of jutsu that can end the fight in an instant.

Lastly, Chibaku Tensei is a very vulnerable jutsu. Onoki would only need a small Dust Release attack to destroy it, and his Weight technique may even counter the technique entirely.