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In episode 81, the bakasan translation said that Orochimaru was weaker than Itachi in his current state (with no arms). In Shin Otaku and Anbu & Aone, it wasn't clear. Can some1 who clearly understands japanese or something enlighten me if Orochimaru really meant:
1.He is weaker than Itachi only in his current state OR
2.He is weaker than Itachi, even when he had his arms and his jutsu's.

Also, i noticed that orochimaru has a similar ring in his hideout as the ones that Itachi and his partner is wearing. Were they in the same clan-type thing?