Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26636534-20150711142533/@comment-26388300-20150712053239

Shisui was a highly gifted shinobi, no doubt, but we're talking about a fight versus a kage... a kage that the Fourth Raikage reckoned no one would be capable of overcoming. Not only do I believe Minato to be faster, but he possesses Sage Mode and a vast ninjutsu understanding.

Shisui's Kotoamatsukami is very powerful, yes, but it can also only be used once in a decade; would he even use it here? Shisui has a history of combat while in Konoha and, to our knowledge, never used the genjutsu once in a fight.

I don't believe that Minato would have an easy victory; Shisui is too resourceful and powerful for that. But I do believe Minato would have the victory regardless. Genjutsus can be broken, a talent the Hokage surely has, especially considering that his master, Jiraiya, understood and likely passed on the element of overcoming genjutsu... plus one Minato. Shisui is proficient in Body-Flicker, but so is Minato, who also possesses the Flying Thunder God... plus one Minato. Shisui's ninjutsu requires hand signs to be formed for execution; Minato's entire battle system was established around uber-speed, utilizing many attacks that can be ready immediately, no hand sign at all... plus one Minato. Shisui can summon crows, Minato can summon Gamabunta... plus one Minato.

As I said, Shisui would fight hard and earn Minato's respect. But Minato would be the victor.