Intelligence-an important factor in battle

[The Sach]

This thought is going through my mind from long time, whenever I answer 'versus' thread, how much intelligence dominates, as Intelligence had played key role in few battles, consider following battles.
Shikamaru Nara vs Hidan:

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We all Asuma Sarutobi wasn't able to beat Hidan and Kakuzu duo despite of having better battle skills as compared to Shikamaru, but Shikamaru was able to defeat Hidan, who seemed almost immortal at one point of time, what is the reason?? His intelligence. He was able to plan the entire battle and act accordingly (don't forget he even helped in defeat of Kakuzu, by using his blood), in short Intelligence plays key role.(People will argue by saying that Hidan was defeated due to Intel that Shikamaru had, don’t forget Shikamaru was the one who figured out Hidan’s technique..)
Sasuke vs Danzo:

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Consider this one, Sasuke was able to defeat Hokage candidate only because he was smart enough and had Karin on his side(sensor techs) and yes don't forget Danzo had Senju DNA, and a hand full of Sharingans, still Sasuke was able to defeat him, reason intelligence (remember how he figured out about Sharingans with the help of Karin's ability to sense chakra, and find a counter to Danzo’s sharigans??)
These are only two examples, there are even more examples where Intelligence played an important role in battle, especially in Itachi battles, so my point is don't guys think we should take intelligence into consideration, and attach more significance to it??
Conclusion:- I am not saying Shikamaru solos Juubi, but still he can give good fight to MANY OTHER SHINOBIS.
So Intelligence plays an important role in the battle which most people don’t consider while replying to versus threads..

 

[Gunjan]

Didn't read the whole thing only the last line i read =D

 

[foxyladyland]

shikamaru would need to seriously prepare for the OP villains of the story.. if meeting them the first time in a death match he would die.. his brain tells him to run / hide however ... he would need a team with him..

but yep.. intelligence is all the rave

 

[take it easy]

shikamaru understand hidan weakness only because plot.

 

[Skull Knight]

yep u should also add:
Kakashi vs Zabuza(in the mist)
shikamaru vs temari(in chunin exams)
naruto vs neji(in chunin exams)
there also intelligence and smartness played an important part in their victory.

 

[Champ]

Intelligence is important for ppl round the same level. Nagato vs Shikamaru we know who wins this

 

[6ari8]

Shikamaru essentially lost the first time. While it's true that he figured out Hidan's tech on his own, he would've died had he not come prepared. His intelligence wouldn't benefit him much if he's facing someone without intel.

 

[Anish Chakraborty]

ya intelligence is important but that needs to be combined with skills then only the outcome will be great!!

 

[Gunjan]

yep u should also add:
Kakashi vs Zabuza(in the mist)
shikamaru vs temari(in chunin exams)
naruto vs neji(in chunin exams)
there also intelligence and smartness played an important part in their victory.

ur right but everyone played an important role and the result is what we get every tuesday [MANGA]

 

[Fireplay]

Intelligence is important but fighting with instincts works alot better. Plot!

 

[The Sach]

shikamaru would need to seriously prepare for the OP villains of the story.. if meeting them the first time in a death match he would die.. his brain tells him to run / hide however ... he would need a team with him..

but yep.. intelligence is all the rave

Yes Shikamaru need team because he isn't as strong as other OP villain, but he can think about a large number of strategies, which make him capable defeating many other shinobis thanks though..

shikamaru understand hidan weakness only because plot.

No then how he put forth a decent fight against Temari??

yep u should also add:
Kakashi vs Zabuza(in the mist)
shikamaru vs temari(in chunin exams)
naruto vs neji(in chunin exams)
there also intelligence and smartness played an important part in their victory.

That's why I said many other battles but few people underestimate intelligence and smartness common example a guy said before few days,Sasuke's genjutsu>Itachi's genjutsu.

Intelligence is important for ppl round the same level. Nagato vs Shikamaru we know who wins this

Ya I know that, that's why we need to think about it when we compare closely related people such as comparison between Hokages..

 

[Tobby17]

Ok, but what kinda intelligence will help you escape Shinsuusenju? :dunno:

 

[TheEvilOne]

I agree, the intelligence is an important factor.

Speed > Intelligence > Versatility ( ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu ) >/= Speed

 

[The Sach]

Ok, but what kinda intelligence will help you escape Shinsuusenju? :dunno:

Hmm Madara will answer this question wait and watch..=D

 

[The Sach]

I agree, the intelligence is an important factor.

Speed > Intelligence > Versatility ( ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu ) >/= Speed

No, Intelligence>Speed common example Obito vs Minato, Minato was able to defeat him because he figured out kamui thing..

 

[paratise]

shikamaru understand hidan weakness only because plot.

Wtf is this? He is one of the top intelligent ninja in Naruto; it was no surprise he understood it.

OT: I agree, but raw intelience(which is not backed up by highly effective offenses) can not be easily applied in a vs matchup, since you have to figure out a strategy which may or not may not be performed by the said intelligent character. İt may seem streched in certain conditions, and many battles for Shikamaru can't just proven by a mere "he is intelligent he will figure out something and win", they are more like speculations. For ex. he is more intelligent than Lee...yet he would lose. Badly. Unless he has a month of prep and a master plan makes him somehow overwhelm an opponent who has much more effective offenses than him. Which can be achieved in a streched scenario.

 

[Skull Knight]

Ok, but what kinda intelligence will help you escape Shinsuusenju? :dunno:

kamui
madara's meteor
FTG
Jubi's bomb
and if u donot have that,
then run 4 ur life.

 

[The Sach]

kamui
madara's meteor
Jubi's bomb
and if u donot have that,
then run 4 ur life.

Kamui can't defeat shisuusenju, that thing is OP so it will take a large amount of chakra..

 

[Tobby17]

kamui
madara's meteor
Jubi's bomb
and if u donot have that,
then run 4 ur life.

well that isn't intelligence..lol.. That's power

what I'm saying is, you don't have to be intelligent if you're OP as f*ck

 

[The Sach]

well that isn't intelligence..lol.. That's power

what I'm saying is, you don't have to be intelligent if you're OP as f*ck

LolSo how do you think Madara lost to Hashirama even if he was OP as f*ck??
He lost because Hashirama was clever to use wooden clone at the end because he knew that Madara doesn't have enough chakra to see through it..