Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-26104757-20160514091855/@comment-26104757-20160515031434

Actually...

I think this fight is closer then assumed.


 * R1: Madara V. Itachi/Kisame.

I give it to Itachi and Kisame solely (low difficulty) because of the fact Madara's Mangekyou Sharingan isn't activated — lessening his capabilities. Although Itachi's isn't either; I think both Kisame's water release and the added advantage of the ocean can become a paramount factor. Itachi could most likely keep up with Madara in terms of taijutsu within timed intervals for a prepared assault from Kisame as well as pursuing him with the fusion of Samehada. Madara's fire release being countered by Kisame's enormous shock wave.


 * R1: Hashirama V. Nagato/Konan/Sasori/Deidara/Kakuzu/Hidan.

This one's tricky...

Hashirama's techniques are so vast; his overwhelming wood release causes for destruction in mass which would call majority of the members to reform. The Animal Path summoning an array of creatures, Asura Path's explosive missiles, Sasori's 100 Puppet Performance and Kakuzu's elemental masks obliterating Hashirama's ever-growing defense. Unfortunately, Hidan has no sense of direction in this fight — difficult means of direct contact in order to draw blood. Dependent on the radius Bringer of Darkness casts; Konan and Deidara should be able to evade this genjutsu whom are attacking from above — Paper Chakram embedded with paper bombs delivered in the hundredths whilst C3 bombs are carefully measured to explode nearest Hashirama long enough to wear the effects of his genjutsu. I'm quite positive, though; Deva Path would be able to repel a large scaled attack like Deep Forest Emergence easily — as well as the Preta Path essentially absorbing all of his wood based attacks, (Hashirama's Hotei and Hobi techniques) though I'm not entirely convinced he is proficient enough to absorb large quantities of chakra relatively fast — rendering the Akatsuki members defenseless in response to Deep Forest Bloom and it's sedated pollen though not entierly escapable: Deva Path's gravitational abilities levitating himself above, the summon of a bird to accommodate Kakuzu and Hidan, Konan naturally prepared whereas Sasori's Puppet technique can attach it's chakra threads on to Deidara's C2 Dragon as he lowers himself down enough to climb a top.

I think Hashirama would be able to do a considerable amount of damage towards the opposing party; but I think the Akatsuki could hold their own until Sage Mode is activated.

However, I'd lean more so towards Hashirama. (Mid/high difficulty).


 * R2: Madara/Hashirama V. The Akatsuki.

I honestly don't think this is a no brainier. Supported only by the restoration of Nagato's chakra reserves via the paths as well as Itachi's full health — even Konan, Kisame, Deidara and Kakuzu (whom once met Hashirama in battle and survived) could weigh in with torrential damage. The Akatsuki have the necessary counters — though they lack in overall power except for Deva Path's Chibaku Tensei, Itachi's Susanoo and the sporadic activation of larger yet chakra exhausting techniques by the other members. The main problematic concern would be Hashirama's Sage Mode — Thousand Arms, Gracious Gates and even the added Wood Dragon and Wood Human — as well as the Preta Path's inability to absorb large amounts of senjutsu. It'll take a lot of effort, but I think certain members could minimise these factors so that Itachi and the Six Paths of Pain can engage straight for Madara and Hashirama.

If the Akatsuki could;

— Separate Hashirama from his wood creatures: (E.g; Sasori's iron sand temporarily immobilising the Wood Human's footing whilst Konan attaches a barrage of paper bombs along the legs ignited by Deidara's C3 bombs. Kakuzu's wind and fire mask duo producing a searing heat in an attempt to add further damage towards the Wood Dragon's head while the paths pursue Hashirama). If they succeed, their next move would depend on the location — along the oceanic reef, Konan's Paper Person of God technique could obliterate Hashirama's Wood Human whilst Kisame's could work to behead the Wood Dragon and its chakra absorption. If not, Itachi could easily cut its head off with the Totsuka blade.

Itachi's Susanoo along side the Yata Mirror and Totsuka blade was commented on its near invincibility — in comparison to Madara's PS; his defense isn't durable enough to prevent Itachi's well equipped armour. Kisame can aid to decrease Madara's fire power.

I just don't see Madara surviving at all... Deva Path's Chibaku Tensei would be an instant kill. Even Deidara could formulate an appropriate time to activate his C4 explosion; a technique specifically designed to counter the Sharingan.

It's Hashirama who's the problem.

What can the Akatsuki do against his Gracious Gates and more importantly; Thousand Arms?

EDIT: Yep, it's a no brainier.

Hashirama stomps.

Madara dies.