Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26636534-20151020155316/@comment-734582-20151020181530

LanceR 97 wrote: Danzo used Izanagi so reckless, that it's hard to say he really was conserving his strength I think that Danzo never actually fought with Izanagi before.

However, with the circumstances as they were, Danzo nearly won. Without "Madara", he would've won as he simply could've used Kotoamatsukami against Sasuke at the end. Karin was also deciphering his jutsu and using her sensory powers which also tipped the battle in Sasuke's favor.

Therefore, without those elements Danzo wins.