Itachi Uchiha vs Madara Uchiha (2026) — Who Would Win?

Quick Answer: Madara wins — his Six Paths Sage Mode and Infinite Tsukuyomi put him in a tier that Itachi, despite his genius, cannot reach.

Itachi Uchiha

From Naruto

Madara Uchiha

From Naruto

Itachi's Advantages

Itachi's greatest tools are his perfect genjutsu, Amaterasu, and the unbreakable Yata Mirror and Totsuka Blade he possesses with his crow summon. In a straight genjutsu battle, Itachi is arguably the finest practitioner who has ever lived.

Madara's Overwhelming Power

Madara in his final form — Six Paths Sage Mode with the Rinnegan — operates on a scale that few characters in Naruto can comprehend. He can create meteorites, use Limbo (shadow clones in an alternate dimension that cannot be seen without Six Paths chakra), and is effectively immortal through his various techniques.

Why Genjutsu Fails

Madara's Sharingan is as advanced as Itachi's — possibly more so in raw power. More critically, Madara's Six Paths chakra gives him perception that would make Itachi's genjutsu difficult to land in the first place. A genjutsu that requires eye contact against someone with multiple evolved eyes and Six Paths perception is extremely difficult to land.

The Illness Factor

Itachi was dying of illness during his fight with Sasuke. At full health, the gap narrows — but Madara's peak is simply at a different tier.

Final Verdict — Who Wins?

Madara Uchiha wins. Madara's Six Paths tier puts him beyond what Itachi's tools can reliably address. Itachi's genius can't bridge the gap between their peak power levels.

Note: Cross-series comparisons are always debated. These verdicts are based on the best available canon information and community consensus as of 2026.