Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26636534-20160221124823/@comment-6958584-20160320120130

Itachi destroys Jiraiya. It's not even close. The Sword of Totsuka is a one-hit kill, and as an ethereal weapon, pierces any defense Jiraiya is capable of producing, being weak only to other Susano'o users.

Honestly though, Itachi doesn't even need Susano'o to win. The exploding shadow clone technique and tsukuyomi are more than enough already.

Edit: Let me add that Black Zetsu, an EXTREMELY old and knowledgeable character who has seen many, many significant shinobi battles throughout the course of history, calls Itachi "nearly invincible."

Let that sink in. Nearly. Invincible.

Ninja Of War wrote: There is no evidence that the Yata mirror is omnidirectional or if it can defend against two natures at the same time, there is also some inconsistencies. Such as Itachi not using it to defend himself, Bee and Naruto from CT. Not using it against Kabuto's white snake rage technique and chains of fantasia as well. Being called "nearly invincible" is pretty good evidence. Itachi doesn't use it against CT because being in a suit of armor doesn't prevent you from being pulled... He doesn't use it against the White Snake Rage technique because the Susano'o does not block light and sound very well. After all, characters can hear things outside the Susano'o easily. There are no inconsistencies. You are being very silly.