Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26704954-20160301064038/@comment-734582-20160303142302

Rachin123 wrote: Well if Hiruzen who by the databooks was said to have some sort of skill or knowledge of all ninjutsu in Konoha, that includes FTG. Agreed. he knew of other jutsu explicitly stated to be on the forbidden scroll (Reaper death seal, Kage Bunshin), even though the former is apparently unknown to Hashirama and Tobirama. It seems that the scroll that Tobirama started, was simply continuously updated with jutsu deemed too powerful to be used.

As to him not using it, well Minato taught it to three Jonin and they could only use it together. I'm not sure how far beyond S-rank FTG is then, but clearly it requires a lot of skill to use. Even Tobirama, who invented it, could not use it on Minato's level who dedicated his entire fighting style to it. It's clearly not a simple jutsu.

Hiruzen's style, judging from what little we saw of it, seems to revolve around more elemental-based attacks and Shadowclones, with the occasional use of his wide array of jutsu to counter or accomplish specific things.

As to Hashirama, i brought this up in other threads as well but his style is one-dimensional. Pure domination through the Wood Style. Tobirama, being his smarter and more cunning counterpart, would defeat him. Minato is more 50/50, as his Hiraishin would be very problematic for Hashirama (who's entire tactic is to basically keep everyone at bay and fight from range).

Hiruzen has a shot at defeating Hashirama, he would definitely be third in line as to how difficult it would be. His use of all five elements should give him enough tools to counter Wood Release (e.g. Fire Release), his knowledge of jutsu and extensive experience should at least match Hashirama's knowledge and experience.