Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26104757-20160511101338/@comment-26104757-20160512035822

XShadyShadow wrote: Well, I didn't realize it was Nagato via paths lol. It depends on which ones he uses for Konan's sake. Yeah, it certainly depends on which he sends to help Konan but that would just give Itachi an easier time against him. Paths are only really powerful when they all work in unison together because of their shared Rinnegan vision and can use their abilities efficiently. I don't think it'd be too wise to seperate them. I think it was better off with just standard Nagato having all of his abilities.

You're viewing this battle with a linear perspective.

Having the paths separated doesn't necessarily nullify their unison; it is because of that reason (shared vision) that allows Nagato to alter how the events follow.

Switching, observing and advancing the paths in a form where he can recognise problematic situations would enable both assistance and a more detailed pursuit to optimise and constrict Itachi and Kisame.

I don't think it's a disadvantage.