Board Thread:Episode Discussions/@comment-1018594-20150319124409/@comment-2043993-20150323063949

Quite a few members of the extremely skilled Konoha 11 would have a big problem just landing a blow on any member of Akatsuki, be it in a group or alone. Tenten has faced one member of the akatsuki in direct combat, and Kisame was pawning her entire team with only 30% of his chakra.

Clamimng she'd be useless against them does ring true, but it's and unfair comparison, like comparing an Academy student to a Jonin.