The Dilemma: Who Would Win - Original Naruto vs Zabuza or Original Naruto vs Itachi?

The age-old question of gaming and manga enthusiasts: who would prevail in a battle between Original Naruto and Zabuza, or Original Naruto and Itachi? This article delves into this debate, particularly focusing on specific character versions for a more accurate assessment. Let's explore the detailed matchups and examine the factors that influence the outcome.

Establishing the Characters

For our discussion, we will use the following character versions:

Original SOSP Naruto (Initial Story Development) Original RS Sasuke (Rock Shinobi Special) Edo Tensei Itachi

While the more advanced versions of Naruto and Sasuke share many traits, the question at hand focuses on the fundamental battles between Original Naruto and Zabuza, and similarly, Original Naruto and Itachi.

Original Naruto vs Zabuza

It is widely agreed upon that Zabuza is a formidable opponent for Original Naruto. In their first encounter, Naruto barely managed to escape with his life. This highlights Zabuza's superior strength and skill. Even in subsequent battles, Original Naruto's victories over Zabuza are notably difficult. However, when we focus on purely the Original characters, the mismatch is stark.

Zabuza's advanced Kunai techniques and water release abilities make him a dangerous adversary. However, Original Naruto's foundational skills are still relatively basic compared to Zabuza's seasoned experience and ninjutsu prowess. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that Original Naruto would likely lose to Zabuza in a fair fight.

Original Naruto vs Itachi

The question of Original Naruto against Itachi is more complex, as both characters are initially lower in terms of their power. Let's break it down further.

In the anime, Itachi barely caused any serious damage to Kakaashi, who had high-level Jounin training and had also fought Zabuza. Itachi’s primary strategy was to toy with Kakaashi, exploiting his weaknesses, and ultimately, Kakaashi did manage to improve over time. This improvement indicates that even if Itachi had faced Classic Naruto in the beginning, he might have needed to push through a more challenging fight, thereby giving Original Naruto a slight edge.

However, for a direct comparison, let's consider the specific versions mentioned:

Original SOSP Naruto RS (Rock Shinobi) Sasuke Edo Tensei Itachi

In this hypothetical scenario, we remove the advanced traits that each character acquired later on, such as the EMS (Enhanced Mind Sharing Scroll) and the Kamui space-time dimension ability from RS Sasuke. The comparison becomes straightforward, with both characters still in their original forms.

Analysis

When comparing Original SOSP Naruto and Original Edo Tensei Itachi, the fight would be out of the question for Original Naruto. Here’s why:

1. **Kamui vs Edo Tensei**:

RS Sasuke’s Kamui ability allows him to teleport in and out of a dimensional space, rendering physical attacks ineffective. Edo Tensei Itachi, even in his original form, holds the advantage of the EMS, which enhances Itachi's physical and mental abilities and ensures his revival, even if killed. The combination of these abilities gives RS Sasuke a strategic edge, as he can maneuver around Itachi's attacks and deliver consistent, albeit small, hits in a short amount of time.

2. **Strength and Skill**:

While Original SOSP Naruto and Original Itachi both lack the advanced skills and abilities seen in later arcs, Edo Tensei Itachi still has superior physical strength and the psychological prowess that comes with his extensive experience. Itachi’s strategies and relentless pursuit would be difficult for Original Naruto to counter effectively.

3. **Combat Experience**:

Naruto's initial encounters, while progressively improving, still show him underdog status compared to experienced ninjas. Itachi’s reputation as a powerful Rain Village Shinobi with a high rank of Jonin adds another layer to the challenge. Additionally, Itachi’s battle experience is vast, having faced various Hokage and powerful opponents in his career.

Conclusion

Based on our examination, Original Naruto would not fare well against both Zabuza and Itachi. The fight between Zabuza and Original Naruto is likely to be a one-sided battle in favor of Zabuza. Similarly, the fight between Original Naruto and Itachi, even in their initial versions, would be heavily in favor of Itachi due to the latter's superior skills, experience, and advanced abilities. Although Original Naruto does show significant improvement over the course of the series, the initial mismatch is too large to be easily overcome.

For those interested in further analysis and deeper dives into specific battles or strategies, refer to additional manga and anime sources. Each depicts unique and fascinating battles, but ultimately, the choice of character versions and the initial power levels play a crucial role in the outcome.