Exactly, and if simple context is too much to comprehend, Kishi literally drew it out for the not so proficient readers. Just like how you pointed out that Itachi and Kisame were, in fact, referring to Kurama, and not Jiraiya:Coming back from my hiatus just to note that Kisame nor Itachi were speaking about Jiraiya in that famous manga page. They were speaking about the kyuubi, gotta read it in it's context, because the structure makes no sense if they're referring to Jiraiya.
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"Even if you might be able to take HIM on, I'm not so sure about me. HE'S in a different league."
"It was great finally finding HIM at the ramen shop, but.. HIS babysitter was one of the three great shinobi of konoha legend"
So..Jiraiya is babysitting Jiraiya?
No. Jiraiya is babysitting Naruto. That is the he(and why I emphasized the he/him etc) Kisame is referring to(well, the beast inside Naruto).
Kisame even notes after their encounter with Jiraiya that Itachi could have taken him.
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This came after Kisame had subdued Naruto by taking his chakra away from him so he was no longer considered a potential threat in releasing the kyuubi.
The slightest bit of Kurama's presence very clearly alarmed both Itachi and Kisame
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While Jiraiya's arrival and presence got the opposite reaction
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The distinct difference in reaction to both Kurama and Jiraiya are accurate with what the actual manga page states and suggests. Not only is it very obvious and clear what is stated and shown, but it also doesn't proceed to butcher everything else that occurred in this manga as well. It makes sense that Itachi and Kisame were worried about facing Kurama, who was knowingly by far the strongest of the Biju, and also an essential piece to Madara's arsenal that allowed him to rival SM Hashirama. However, we're supposed to rationalize that Itachi required back up from the Akatsuki just to take Jiraiya down when he has already defeated another Sannin with minimum effort? Please. The silly interpretation also conveniently ignores Kisame later questioning why the retreat is necessary with Itachi's power, as you also pointed out. But of course, trying to prove what should be considered common sense and basic reading comprehension will go as a waisted effort.
Did I persuade you that Itachi wins in our debate?As far as responding to the thread, Jiraiya can win against everyone outside of Obito, Pain and Itachi.
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