Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-27916438-20170330044957/@comment-31781841-20170420021734

Just one man's opinion here, but previous comments seem to be undervaluing the Fourth Hokage. Consider what he's capable of, of what has been said of him. Jiraiya likened him to a genius level intellect that is only seen once in a lifetime. The Fourth Raikage didn't think it was possible for Minato to be defeated. He had the highest scores in the history of the Academy, was the youngest Hokage that ever lived; he has the marks of a true Sage when he enters Sage Mode (fans believe in error that he isn't skilled at it, which isn't true; it just doesn't fit in with his typical style of speed and quick movement). If Minato and Kabuto stood side by side, without Kabuto having any artificial enhancements, Minato would eviscerate Kabuto.

With the enhancements, yes, Kabuto becomes much more of a threat, but it's worthy of noting Minato is still a much shrewder shinobi with a collection of deadly jutsu at his disposal. And if he is the jinchuriki of the Yin-half of the Kyuubi in this battle, then it's endgame. That gives him much more high-quality chakra, much greater healing abilities, and substantially increased speed, strength, and dexterity.

Minato vs. Non-Enhanced Kabuto: Minato wins, no difficulty.

Minato vs. Enhanced Kabuto: Minato wins, mid-high difficulty.