Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26104757-20170303072554/@comment-26104757-20170304051510

Lorenzo VonMT wrote: He can still see chakra so its no advantage for them either, it just means he can't use genjutsu.

Can still see chakra? Yes. An entire mist of chakra. The Hiding in Mist Technique is one of few exceptions that counter the Sharingan. This would lessen his sight even more, being blind, and since the mechanics behind this mist is reliant on sound, he'd be even more at a disadvantage, being deaf.

The basis of this fight is already in Mei and Tsunade's favour before it even begins.

Lorenzo VonMT wrote: Are we not assuming itachi starts out fresh in this battle? I don't see a reason for him to use his mangekyo until the time he deems its necessary to deal the killing blow.

In this battle, no. Sorry I should have been more specific.

OP EDIT: Itachi is as he is just before his fight with Sasuke.

Lorenzo VonMT wrote: That jutsu isn't melting through a full armored susanoo. Not to mention they are not in an enclosed space so its less effective because the concentration will be lower.

Not completely, but enough for Tsunade to break right through it. Even without Mei's assistance, Tsunade could crack and shatter his Susanoo. Especially with her Strength of a Hundred Seal having a 30 minute (I think) time use versus his MS, which is, what? Five minutes?

Lorenzo VonMT wrote: Amaterasu says otherwise.

Is Amaterasu fire, though? I was under the impression Amaterasu is separate to Itachi's Fire Release.

Lorenzo VonMT wrote: Depends on if he has the sickness or not. If he doesn't, then probably as long as sasuke.

He is ill in this fight.

So about five minutes, you'd say?

I'm not convinced Itachi, being sick, is well enough to fight anyone above mid-tier Kage level. This is two Kage level people he's going up against, mind you. Mei is low-tier Kage, and Tsunade, arguably is mid-tier Kage. He'd give them a rough time, but he'll be easily and quickly overwhelmed. His weakness are too exploited, and what strengths he does have has a very short time limit.