Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-31171723-20170130214631/@comment-9782468-20170131143059

Vladosaurus wrote: I don't think Jiraiya needs SM here to win.With or without, he takes this.He is batter that Kakashi in every aspect, except genjutsu obviously(but that won't be an issue). Kakashi is better in Ninjutsu versatility and better in battle-field intelligence (by a little). Without SM, they're nearly even.

Nearly. I might be inclined to think Jiraiya might pull a victory, but it'd be a lot closer of a battle. Point is, Jiraiya is not better in every aspect. More power to his jutsu overall. Stamina. But those are the same advantages Kakashi usually has to fight against when he fights an opponent.