Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-3523655-20180601154314/@comment-30241447-20180602191032

Alright so...

This is a tough choice, considering the wide range of abilities both sides have access to.

However, Naruto would be taking the victory here.

First, Naruto can easily neutralize the number deficiency between himself and the Akatsuki. Considering that him in Sage Mode was easily on equal footing with Pain, he wouldn't have a tough time against him.

Itachi's genjutsu would most definitely connect on Naruto but he would be easily snapped out of it because of Kurama's influence, as in Killer Bee's case when he fought against Taka Sasuke. Using Amaterasu wouldn't have any effect either as since Naruto can easily block it with bits of his chakra and discard the burning area. Susanoo would also not stand a chance as since Naruto easily managed to tie with Sasuke's Complete Body Susanoo.

Deidara's explosions would probably amount to nothing as Naruto could tank it in Tailed Beast Mode. Also, there would most definitely be infighting between Deidara and Itachi, further weakening the numerical superiority the Akatsuki has.

Hidan's curses only work if he draws blood and Naruto is way too smart to allow that to happen. There is also no way Naruto would allow him to stay in one place long enough to draw his mark on the floor.

I'm assuming Kakuzu has access to all of his masks. Naruto's chakra cloak allows him to tank most of Kakuzu's attacks and hitting him once with Rasenshuriken should be enough (unless Preta Path Pain comes in and absorbs it).

Konan's paper probably wouldn't be able to stand Naruto's onslaught as since his arsenal allows him to render most of her abilities null (e.g. using Wind Release to prevent the concentration of her paper).

Naruto may have difficulty against Kisame as since Samehada consumes chakra. In close-quarters combat, Naruto will manage to prevail but he will be tired out, again, considering Samehada.

Sasori's Iron Sand will be a problem to deal with but Naruto's chakra cloak grants him enhanced mobility so he will find it quite simple to dodge it.

All in all, Naruto's overwhelming power would be an impossible wall for the Akatsuki to climb over.