08/08/2026
When Minato faced Tobi during the Nine-Tails attack, he immediately realized he wasn’t dealing with an ordinary enemy. Tobi could teleport, phase through attacks, and control the Nine-Tails—but Minato’s Flying Raijin allowed him to keep up with every move.
In a battle decided in seconds, Minato analyzed Tobi’s technique and waited for the perfect opening. The moment Tobi tried to grab him, Minato teleported away, marked him, and counterattacked with a Rasengan. What makes this fight legendary isn’t just Minato’s speed—it was his ability to understand his opponent’s technique almost instantly.
Tobi had the power and surprise advantage… but Minato had something even more dangerous: perfect battle instincts.