Well you could interpret that image in number of ways. I thought of it as Hanabi taking that mantle. Also I am quite sure that she is stated to be a prodigy(perhaps fight with Hinata?).No.. The image in your OP says Hanabi is going to be the new Itachi so that's comparing them powerwise. And Hanabi was never stated to be a prodigy.
The Kunai point makes sense but you have to face the fact Hanabi does turn back towards her aggressor and assumes a battle stance. Bold makes no sense. Hinata was no longer heiress but she still had a personal bodyguard from the main family in the Pain arc. You want to tell me the future leader of the clan was left all alone? The puppets don't have Gentle fist.. You are beginning to reach now and that is why i won't address the hideous part.
Glad we agree p1 13 year old (same age as Hanabi in The last) Neji wouldn't have been taken. As for Itachi, first fanbook.
Anbu Black Ops: This shadowy unit is under the direct control of the Hokage. They specialize in torture and assassination. To ensure success, the makeup of the units varies according to the goals and difficulty of their missions.
Anbu Black Ops
Special operations for the Hokage!
The Anbu are the most secret and elite ninja. They specialise in spying and assassination, and other difficult missions. Their actions and faces are hidden in secrecy. The Hokage selects them personally, regardless of age or gender, and their orders come directly from him.
Like a flash of light, their deadly techniques easily break through enemy defences!
13 year old Itachi was the captain. C'mon bro.. we should be able to apply logic. You're telling me Itachi would have been taken easily by a single puppet? :lol
Are you saying Hanabi is comparable to Itachi or not? If yes, the Sai point is irrelevant. If No, there's no need for this discussion.
Well there is no definite evidence that she actually fights since the fight wasn't shown. However judging from the Scream and quick getaway i am pretty sure she was caught off-guard.(Considering her reputation in combat and all) Also there is no reason to guard the Heiress considering how NAruto brought an end to the Hatred cycle between the 5 great nations and possibly the World. Hinata was being protected(during Pain Arc) perhaps as precaution after attempt to retrieve byakugan by Kumogakure. This protection is no longer needed in the current state of the world.
Yeah just check how many ANBU have become fodder. They are just ninjas who know how to follow the book and are mostly chunins. Not really good bar to set for even for ITachi.
Yeah unless you are actually stating that ITachi can defeat Sai in direct combat.