Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-26388300-20150523085628/@comment-26388300-20150529201524

In regards to Minato's statement about not being suited for Sage Mode, I don't think it was because he was unable, like Orochimaru, but because it conflicts fully with his entire battle strategy. Before the advent of Juubi-jinchurikis, Six-Paths Sage Mode, and Sasuke's special dojutsu, Minato was regarded as the fastest shinobi not just of his era, but of all time. The Rasengan was his weapon of choice because it saved time, requiring no hand seals; similarly, the Flying Thunder God jutsu is immensely fast. His tried-and-true battle tactic was something of a blitzkrieg... hit them hard and fast. Sage Mode, as Minato explained, takes a while to prepare... it wouldn't be his style. With respect, I think a lot of readers misinterpret Minato's choice to not use senjutsu as an inability to use it well.

Gaara would have none of these restrictions. For the most part he just stands there for the entire battle; he could be molding senjutsu chakra the whole time. Remember his Sand Armor defense...? I'm talking about the layer of sand over his body; this allowed him to take some pretty brutal strikes from Rock Lee and walk away seemingly fine. Imagine how great this defense would be if Gaara was using Sage Mode.