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The fight by Hiruzen didn't look as impressive as Danzo's own battle against Sasuke. In sheer prowess alone I would put Hiruzen on top, but the fact remains that Danzo is incredibly proficient as well. Just watch how he ripped Shisui's eye out in the anime, who says that Hiruzen would be able to react to such a maneuver in a reasonably efficient way?

Also, Orochimaru, while skilled, hasn't really shown anything on the same level as a Susanoo. In his first attempt at fighting a Susanoo, he got wrecked, simple as that. Danzo wins because he is a tactician and possesses the advantage in terms of hax.