Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25436862-20150610034332/@comment-5892594-20150612225337

As I mentioned, Ixanagi might catch Sarutobi by surprise. Once that happens, Hiruzen loses. I'm not denying that Hiruzen is stronger, but Danzo is no slouch as well with izanagi, considering that Hiruzen has no susanoo absolute defence.