The Official Naruto series Thread

Originally posted by NemeBro
Minato only just barely avoided A's attack using FTG. 😐

Minato only has to think to use it, and A's fist was less than an inch away from his face.

Saying Minato has the best reflexes based on this feat is wank.

And then ported back almost immediately and nearly killed A. If not for Bee, he would have seen some of Minato's stabs.

You can even see that he positioned his kunai for his return port in the last panel and then ported back using it before A, with his incredible speed, could move past it. Thats some sweet-ass reflexes.

Originally posted by Nephthys
And then ported back almost immediately and nearly killed A. If not for Bee, he would have seen some of Minato's stabs.

Edit: Also, nearly killed A?

Hyuck.

Originally posted by Demonic Phoenix
Pretty much. He reacted at the last instant, and avoided thanks to FTG's instant activation. He has very good reflexes, just not the best.

It has instant activation now?

😮

Originally posted by NemeBro
It takes a lot less time to think than to move.

Edit: Also, nearly killed A?

Hyuck.

Originally posted by Nephthys
You can even see that he positioned his kunai for his return port in the last panel and then ported back using it before A, with his incredible speed, could move past it. Thats some sweet-ass reflexes.

Thinking and then acting to something are exactly what reactions/reflexes are.

Considering he cut through that tentacle it probably would have bissected A. Unless he has some leet durability feats I'm not aware of.

Pretty much. He teleported at the last instance because that is what was planning to do.

Minato sure as hell has some nice assessing capabilities.

This chapter still didn't show that Minato could get through the Raiton Armor. Minato was pretty damn boss in the chapter dodging A's fist nearly inches from his face.

I appreciate the backstory, it's just that Kishi's timing is pretty bad when showing character history. This flashback was a bit overdue IMO but still a very good one..

When else would have been a good opportunity to show it?

Originally posted by TheAuraAngel
When else would have been a good opportunity to show it?

Either after Taka took the Hachibi tale or if Bee were to have a reflection on how he was able to tame the Hachibi. It still makes more sense than Kushina's flashback timeframe/timeset whatever you call it.

Originally posted by TheAuraAngel
It has instant activation now?

😮

More or less. Every single time he has used it, he has ported away instantly.

i) Needs no seals to activate.

ii) A's fist was a centimeter or so away from pushing Minato's shit in, and Minato's expression of surprise suggests that he had only reacted to the fist when it was right against his nose.

iii) *points to conclusion of the skirmish between Madara and Minato*

Basically, its activation is limited to Minato's reaction time/thought but Minato ports away instantly.

Originally posted by Nephthys
Thinking and then acting to something are exactly what reactions/reflexes are.

Considering he cut through that tentacle it probably would have bissected A. Unless he has some leet durability feats I'm not aware of.

Seeing as Chidori Sharp Spear cut through the Hachibi's tentacle far better than Minato did with his kunai, but Chidori itself barely pierced the Shroud, I'd say there are feats you weren't aware of.

Also, that kunai may have been the kunai that Minato was holding before he ported?

Seeing as Chidori Sharp Spear cut through the Hachibi's tentacle far better than Minato did with his kunai, but Chidori itself barely pierced the Shroud, I'd say there are feats you weren't aware of.

Maybe because lightning ain't the best element to try and cut lightning with perhaps?

Also, that kunai may have been the kunai that Minato was holding before he ported?

That was my impression.

Originally posted by Nephthys
Maybe because lightning ain't the best element to try and cut lightning with perhaps?

That was my impression.

Maybe, but A was still pretty surprised that Sasuke could nick him with that attack.

Indeed. So he didn't really place it there intentionally, but ported to it, since he could catch A off-guard with it. Still a good feat though.

He did place it there intentionally. If you look at the panels he's first holding it down by his leg, then when he ports its all the way up by A's shoulder. It didn't jump up there, Minato put it there.

Originally posted by Nephthys

Maybe because lightning ain't the best element to try and cut lightning with perhaps?

Lightning has no stated disadvantage with itself, and I'd think even less so compared to a kunai. The lightning armor should handle a kunai slice even of that strength just fine.

It was impressive that he got behind A like that though.

If Minato's attack was going to be oh so ineffective, why would Bee bother blocking it? 😮

How would he know how effective it's going to be before it's launched? It was just a kunai strike, but imagine if it'd been a chakra flow blade like Asuma's.

Is there any time letting an enemy at your partners back is a good thing? The push out of the way not only got him out of the way of the blow, but also got him clear to safety in case of followups.

Originally posted by Q99
How would he know how effective it's going to be before it's launched? It was just a kunai strike, but imagine if it'd been a chakra flow blade like Asuma's.

Is there any time letting an enemy at your partners back is a good thing? The push out of the way not only got him out of the way of the blow, but also got him clear to safety in case of followups.

Which is why I personally do think it was a chakra blade attack, though it likely wasn't.

They've done it before. Sasuke attacked Raikage from behind and his attack did nothing. And yeah there is. If the enemy is caught off guard by the defense, counter attack is possible.

I think a chakra flow blade would've removed the tentacle entirely rather than just making a big gash in it.

One other possibility- the armor's not quite as strong as it'll be later. This is, after all, decades ago and A's only next in line to be Kage. If that's the case then Minato's definitely got the edge.

guess this chapter showed us a bit on who is better between Minato and A. however, considering it wasn't a true fight, merely just a quick exchange, then we never know.

I think you're right Q99. his lightning armor is probably weaker due to this fight taking place so long ago. however there could be a chance that Minato was simply able to catch him off guard.

Bee is going to die soon, flashbacks = eminent demise

If only Minato had as much parenting skills as he does fighting. Oh how many things could've potentially been solved.

A's not an A-hole back in his youth, if anyone caught that. Wonder if being a Kage does that to people.

Bee can't die.....yet! He still has to make sure Narutp can use his fox power better.