Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-30323490-20180122204034/@comment-26636534-20180125225228

It isn't hype @Rachin.

Masks can be taken down individually as I said. For them to be at full power, Kakuzu has to weave signs in tandem. On their own they're not that powerful. Swamp technique, senbon, toads, toad stomach, reverse summoning, lion mane, toad gourd prison etc, all those can trap the masks.

Jiraiya is a mid-range fighter, he not gonna go at Kakuzu with taijutsu. I see many individuals forgetting what Jiraiya's style of combat really is. Jiraiya's toad cooperation means that he is not gonna be overwhelmed by the masks, his toads can hold their own.

As for Kakuzu, as mentioned, Kakuzu will be limited to earth release only if separated from his masks. Even if he uses earth spear, Jiraiya can restrain him with lion mane. In fact, Kakuzu alone would be at his most vulnerable.

Kakuzu's reaction speed and movement speed are not that impressive, edo Kakuzu was blindsided quite easily after his masks were released by Izumo and Kotetsu. It's also not fair to say that Kakuzu is faster than base Jiraiya.

Jiraiya doesn't need SM to win, I think you would be underestimating Jiraiya by saying otherwise.