Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-36394790-20180824122210/@comment-36699565-20180827171044

Sasuke's speed surpassed Minato's mental reaction, as he couldn't mentally activate Hiraishin before Naruto was on the verge of being blitzed by Juubito's gudodama speed, prior to Sasuke mid sectioning former, by activating Susanoo, in EMS.

SM Naruto, someone who couldn't beat 5 of the Pains, with Deva on cool-down; is nowhere near the foot of his league. He can't even beat Hebi Sasuke in a straight-on fight.

BM Naruto included, is nowhere near EMS Sasuke in my estimation. His speed, firepower, genjutsu, are nowhere close to EMS Sasuke.

BSM Naruto is the bare minimum, needed to battle a superior opponent as EMS Sasuke.

That said, Sage Mode is sky-to-land inferior to Mangekyou Sharingan; which provides access to Susanoo, an absolute defense greater than Gaara, and vastly potent genjutsu.