Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-25409224-20140913064011/@comment-25405426-20140919231108

IMO and let me preface by saying that I really don't like Sasuke. I think Sasuke will always have the upper hand in battle against Naruto. It comes down to one factor. That is killing intent. Sasuke not only doesn't care about the thought of killing Naruto but he has plenty of experience killing people in general. Naruto is the savior of the series if he were to kill Sasuke it would be the opposite of what he stand for. That is why he lost the first fight.

I would say they are even when you look at their overall ninja abilities and not one jutsu versus another. What tips the scale though is the killing intent. Sasuke wins again...I say reluctantly.