So element of surprise means nothing in your book as entire battles are won with this tactic? My goodness. You don't have to be this lopsided?
You haven't actually. But yes, if you desire to keep clinging to your delusion, be my guest. It goes both ways. Considering that it's the same KCM Naruto who tripped over a root, got bested by Nagato, couldn't land any hit on Itachi together with Bee, and even in BM with Kakashi and Gai's aid could barely elude Obito, and this latest Sasuke incident. These are facts as well. This ONE instant is outweighed by 5 to 1 in this regard. But hey, whatever floats your funny boat. Why count these, right?