Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-28885945-20160706220950/@comment-9782468-20160708040130

Guy is very much a more direct fighter than Kakashi. I'm not saying he isn't proficient on the battlefield; he's definitely one of Konoha's best. But Kakashi's battle-style is diversionary and tactical, rather than direct. in a fight, Kakashi never has more fire-power than his opponent. He's exceptional at making up for his shortcomings.

Minus the gates, Kakashi is either equal with or very slightly below Guy in Taijutsu, Kakashi is no slouch with it. I mean, for much of their lives Kakashi was superior even in that category, until Guy beat him with training.

Like I said, I think I'm leaning towards Guy for the win, but either way the winner would be very close to defeat. Kakashi has a lot of versatility, whereas Guy has more overall power and stamina.