Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26636534-20180830184727/@comment-26636534-20181006183424

@Combat

Well, I can clearly see that you and @Lone are going at it, and I ask that you two please remain civil. My concern with the TB is that I don't see any speed feats. Let me explain my view point,

1) TB used against Orochimaru. Before the instance, Itachi used the TB to slice off the heads of Orochimaru's eight branches technique. Orochimaru pops out, monologues, get stabbed, laughs it off, gets sealed.

2) TB used against Nagato. Before the instance, Itachi saves Bee and Naruto by slicing off Nagato's mechanical arm. Itachi blinds the summoned creatures preventing shared vision. Smoke, Nagato stabbed, Nagato monologue, Nagato sealed dramatically.

Now, I don't see a speed feat for instance 1), since, target was standing still, target seemed to have no reason to dodge, target was not visibly out-sped or outmaneuvered. I don't see a speed feat for instance 2), since, target was once again standing still, target was still limited in movement. I'm not even sure if the target was in control at that moment.

My biggest gripe with those claiming that there is a speed feat, is the nature of the exaggeration. Even if there is a speed feat, how does it have such a great meaning? Nagato and Orochimaru are not known for their speed, they are not mentioned as being speed demons or some of the fastest in the series.

Reaction speed does not equal foot speed, they are separate. And just because a character has one, doesn't mean the character has the other. Instance 1) and 2) are not conclusive on reaction or foot speed since there is no measure of comparison for the reasons mentioned above.

So, could you please explain to me, by addressing my points on the matter and what you see? Since I don't see significance in those instances regarding speed for the TB.