Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-34656247-20180521184300/@comment-9782468-20180522024504

I hate when people wank Itachi.

Ironically, I don't think a lot of users are giving him enough credit here.

He obviously isn't on Madara's level, that's easy to see. But Madara was so far above the 5 Kage it was sad. Itachi doesn't need to be Madara's level.

Plus, I'd say Itachi is a "smarter" fighter. Not saying Madara isn't smart, but Madara's fighting style is honestly just to overwhelm his opponent with power and skill. It works for him because he's that good.

Itachi works smarter, not harder, and that makes up for a lot.

I don't think Itachi would win. I think the 5 Kage win 100 out of 100 fights. But I think chances are big that Itachi would take one, maybe two Kage down with him.