Demonic Phoenix
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Originally posted by AuraAngel
Eh I considered that but he and Naruto were trying to have a conversation. If Naruto tried to punch his mouth off then they can't really do that. Granted Itachi is fast enough that he would probably fail to do that.
Originally posted by socool8520
Yeah, that's what led me to believe that the fight was not much more than a spar. Although, I agree that even though Naruto should have a decent speed advantage, Itachi would be able to counter with his comparable speed and sharingan. I would have just liked to see a more serious fight
Again, nothing pointed to them going all out, considering Itachi was on autopilot, and Naruto was trying to talk to him. Looking at the tussle though, I don't see how you can conclude anything other than 'Naruto was still trying hit him', so nothing points to them holding back severely either i.e. Itachi still traded blows with KCM Naruto, and he might have done so with Bee as well, though he probably outright dodged Bee's 7 swords charge.
He also held off a charge from Sage Mode Kabuto using nothing but Sasuke's sword, though he was pushed back from the force of Kabuto's attack (as was Kabuto), but that's Kishi's inconsistent physics for you.