Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26182227-20150825212622/@comment-26388300-20150827053936

I think that Shikamaru has a better chance depending on the circumstances of the battle. If he knows the area and has something to work with, then perhaps he would win.

But if Lee gave Shikamaru no time to think and immediately opened the Sixth Gate and bum rushed him, then perhaps it would go to Lee.

Really, I think this will be determined based on the criteria. Let's assume they are in the Chunin Exams Arena. I think that Shikamaru would determine that Lee would have to make contact at some point... he's just too fast. Perhaps that's when he would make his move. A Shadow Bind jutsu. Could Lee's Sixth Gate break away? Perhaps. But at that point Shikamaru is formulating another strategy, and he is smarter than anyone who comments here. As a result, I have no clue what would come next.

I can't choose a victor. Good match up. Brains Vs. Brawn