Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-31338621-20190129080042/@comment-9782468-20190207173250

Yes it does. Because Itachi could have easily reacted when Sasuke said "begone with the thunder." Sasuke's hand went down after that. And you say barely moved, when it went all the way from above his head to around waist height. If Itachi can trade blows with Sasuke, that means he can react in time before Sasuke's hand finishes moving.

Also Zetsu was blinded too? Lol Do you see how massive that lightning is? Not only that, he was obviously focused on Sasuke and Kirin itself

EDIT just read the panels again. Sasuke's hand went from above his head to almost to his knees. You can tell because in the profile view of Sasuke, you can see his hand went way below the knotted rope belt he was wearing