Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26104757-20160511101338/@comment-26104757-20160512223441

XShadyShadow wrote: And I'm still under the impression that it's a close fight, Nagato seperating the paths to aid Konan would increase Itachi/Kisame's odds at winning since they're easier when seperated. (Showcased by Jiraiya and I think Naruto.) Konan is a very small factor in this fight, so this is basically Itachi/Kisame vs Nagato via paths of pain. The deciding moment is CT via Deva Path and if Nagato decides to seperate his paths of pain to aid Konan, if Itachi/Kisame can do something to stop it then they'll win. If not then they lose.

Again, I disagree.

And by reiterating what I've already stated^ — Nagato's proficiency to alter each path by accommodating certain casualties whilst assisting Konan and operating the Deva Path in battle serves as a base to ensure victory where solid capabilities become paramount. This would be temporarily supported by the information Itachi and Kisame do not possess; engaging in battle against the paths causes a primary concern for intel on how they function. (E.g; Jiraiya V. Six Paths — Nagato commenting had Jiraiya known about the paths techniques, the outcome would've differed. The same Legendary Sannin said to rival Itachi personally).

Until Itachi and Kisame can decipher how the paths work; Nagato and Konan can gradually attain control as they overwhelm them both in numbers and versatility. Though I do agree both Deva Path's large scaled push and Konan's Paper Person of God technique would be the deciding factor here.