Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-30355627-20161030163643/@comment-27120850-20161211034755

Bruh, SPSM Naruto barely reacted to Amenotejikara during the VOTE fight. And you think he could have put up a TSB shield or something because he definitely reacted to it, but Sasuke was so fast that he couldn't even get the chance to do so. Naruto was straight up blitzed. This is the same Naruto who has sensory levels beyond even a normal Sage like Kabuto (who was able to dodge the Susanoo arrow). And don't even try to tell me Nagato has a reaction time and instincts like that.

Sasuke's speed > Naruto's reflexes > Kabuto's reflexes > Nagato's reflexes

This is as simple as I can put it. You can argue that I don't know for sure how fast Nagato's reaction time is, but it has never been noted of him to be exceptional. Sure, he is a sensor, but that does not mean he has such reaction times of Sages (let alone Six Paths Sages). On the other hand, that increase in speed, perception, and reflexes was probably the biggest advantage Sage Mode offered. So, I'm not really downplaying Nagato like you're saying. The only thing so unique about him is his story (of course) and how effectively he used the Rinnegan's abilities (not against another Rinnegan tho, mind you).