Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-34656247-20180830063430/@comment-31099706-20180830080533

I like how you chose both Itachi and Minato, as comparision to Sasuke and Naruto who fought Gaara and Shukaku.

To be honest, Itachi has a wide advantage against an imperfect Jinchuriki and Taield beast. Gaara literally stares at his opponent's eyes, so it makes it easy for Itachi to take down both Gaara and Shukaku down in an instant. Now, it's not easy to judge about the chances without Genjutsu, but since part 1 Sasuke outspeeded Gaara's Sand, then Itachi who is faster than Part 1 Sasuke will easily overwhelm Gaara, with both Ninjutsu, Taijutsu and even with shurikens.

And Shukaku will be easily defeated by Amaterasu.

Now, Minato is a pretty strong character, his battle style is with FTG, which he uses to instantly reach close to his opponents and dodge their attacks too. But since Gaara has a shield of sand covering and moving under his command, it's not gonna be easy for Minato to get any Kunais close to him. And the sand is too deadly to get in close counters. But I'm pretty sure he can handle Gaara and Shukaku with Summoning and seals.