Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-71.82.164.213-20150409225706/@comment-92.25.218.2-20170403205234

I personally believe that Kirito would have won. Whilst Kirito stated that Yuuki would have received duel wield, Yuuki is amazed at Kirito's strength and states that she is not stronger than Asuna (Kirito > Asuna every day). Whilst Yuuki defeated Kirito twice, he did not duel wield. Even if Kirito had only used Excalibur (a legendary weapon) he would have probably won. Kirito also admitted to not going full out due to Yuuki's gender. As Kirito was not serious about this fight plus would have wanted his dying friend to win, Yuuki definitely had an advantage. And to mention we have all seen the major difference in Kirito's gameplay when he is serious (Against death gun was not a matter of life or death, he had already figured out he was safe).

Also just a side point Kirito is much faster than Yuuki, and Yuuki would not have received dual wield. Yuuki uses the medicube, which increases the user's reaction time. Had she been wearing the nerve gear she would not have this increased reaction time (and therefore dual wield goes to Kirito). So if they were using the same full dive gear Kirito would annihilate her.

Kirito soloed the 74th floor, whilst Yuuki needed the sleeping knights and Asuna to defeat new Aincrad's 27th floor. Therefore there is a huge power difference between them.

Final point Yuuki has been playing VR MMOs for less than Kirito (SAO was the first VR MMO) and no matter how much Yuuki spent in-game, there is no comparison to two years in a life or death situation.

Yuuki created an 11-hit skill, however, Kirito was able to create a 16-hit skill. He simply wanted to enjoy ALO as a normal player (He says this to Leafa at end of season 1).

All in all:

Experience/skill = same (roughly)

Power: Kirito's dual wield Excalibur = Yuuki's 11 hit skill

Speed: Kirito was chosen for dual wield, plus he could cut down freaking BULLETS !!!!!!!!!!!!! , whilst Yuuki could not even cut down magic.

Kirito > Yuuki

Plus Kirito is the main protagonist, he was always meant to be the strongest player. As much as we want her to win, in reality, Zeken is no mach for The Black Swordsman.