Hashirama and Madara were abouts equal, but Madara surpassed him after he "gained his abilities", which somehow is related to his rinnegan, which he "awakened shortly before his death".
What do you guys think?
I think many people are overlooking Hashirama's strength and abilities because they get to see Madara battle.
Just wait if ever Kishi decides or is planning to show a flashback of the battle between Hashirama and Madara.
Hashirama beat EM Madara who had the Kyuubi! Just because he has the Rinnegan does not mean he surpasses him.
We can't really determine that but
I think Hashirama is still better.
Just the fact that Orochimaru, Danzo, Madara, and the Zetsu army made use of Hashirama's cells says a lot about his
POWER and
STRENGTH
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