Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-34223563-20180207075717/@comment-26107879-20180207092846

This would be difficult since we don't know what either of them are capable of without their weakened states. On the verge of death, Itachi was able to cast multiple Genjutsu's, Amaterasu, Susano'o, etc. In Nagato's weakened state, he was able to destroy the entire leaf village using a medium. Itachi's Genjutsu would be a great counter to Nagato's prowess. Anyone who says otherwise is foolish. Itachi can point a finger at someone and trap them in a Genjutsu. Then you got Nagato who can just push with enough force to destroy a village filled with over 14 thousand people in it. Honestly, Itachi's only chance is if he can get Nagato in a Genjutsu. Then again, Itachi might be able to make better use of his Susano'o now since he is no longer sick. With a shield that basically protects it from all jutsu, and a sword that can cut through almost anything and seal it away, Nagato might be in trouble. If Nagato can get through the Yata Mirror, then he has the advantage. But if he can't, then Itachi does.