Base Naruto better swordsman than Sasuke and better defense than Susano'o

[Hiraishin Stage 3]

True, a sword infused with wind>sword with lightning and he has a stronger body as well

 

[lanakui8]

threads like these just ignite more character hatred which leads to other threads that counterbash/wank.

Bee's raiton infused 7 sword dance >>>>>>>>>>>> Karui normal swordplay

Shinra tensei is a gravity field lariat is physical impact, and sasuke didn't even have susanoo at that time. base naruto would have been messed up just as bad as sasuke if he took the V1 lariat head on.