Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-24312338-20180719230811/@comment-24312338-20181014184717

Cleiona wrote: Sakura did not pass Tsunade in any way save for Medical Ninjutsu, maybe. That statement was made to convince watchers/readers that Sakura was not just a damsel in distress. When Kakashi said that Naruto has surpassed him during the early parts of Shippuden, did you really take it to heart? No, not really. It's just a self-esteem boosting compliment.

Late but earky Shippuden Naruto did actually surpass a Kakashi who had not yet mastered his MS, it's just that Kakashi went on to resurpass him by mastering his MS by the time of the 4th war.

So 4th war Kakashi > 4th war Naruto > Early Shippuden Naruto > early Shippuden kakashi