Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-24347194-20150211225344/@comment-27082825-20150212050125

Itachi would realize that his eyes can't follow Minato's speed, would rely on his other senses, mainly sound, and plan several angled traps and/or multiple angled attacks to force the Flying Thunder God to be used. Probably so he can get a basic understanding of the mechanics, and try and figure out where Minato would go. From there, working off what he would probably find/prove to be effective, insert said effectiveness with a decisive blow. The main problem would be is Minato would probably figure out the basis of Itachi's tactics, and try to apply a differet/more unorthodox method of gaining the upper hand. He may also play into in plan with intent of exploiding a weak spot. This weak spot would probably already been accounted for on Itachi's part, potentially giving him a prime opportunity for Mangekyo usage. One needs to consider that Minato is indeed fast enough to catch Itachi once he's strained himself with any MS usage, especially if he tagged him, so Itachi really has a one-direction-or-the-other fight on his hands. I could see this fight being almost 7 minutes long in totality, which would be an eternity for Minato. That could even play a part in his stamina. This fight man....this would be a battle of shinobi.