@Leon Speaker: Well stated argument on behalf of Orochmaru. However, I think that you are understating Minato's success in fighting Madara. Yes, Madara had lost control of Kyuubi, but he had also been physically dominated by Minato. He also realized that Minato had placed a seal on Madara's body, meaning if the fight continued, Minato would be able to land hits at will. Forcing Madara to retreat DOES equal a win in my book.
I am not sure why someone as well versed as you clearly are, would be unable to see the effectiveness of using sealing techniques in battle. In the Naruto universe, sealing jutsus are frequently used in battle. Lord Sarutobi used one on Orochmaru in their final battle and was nearly successful. Minato being younger, faster, healthier and more powerful than a well-past-his-prime Third would definitely be able to seal Orochimaru's power and wouldn't have to resort to the Reaper Seal to do it.
Yes, Orochimaru is a genius, but don't think that Minato isn't brilliant as well. It took Minato 2 minutes to figure out how to land hits at will on an unhittable ninja. Madara's ability to phase is a far more complicated technique than anything that Orochimaru has shown, and Minato completely neutralized it in a matter of minutes. Giving Minato an hour of prep seems like more than enough to ensure his victory.
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