User blog comment:Omega natsu2/Chapter 352: The Flame's Voice, Predictions./@comment-3290324-20130917180844/@comment-5268982-20130917194612

I just don't see why everyone is so hyped about Hinata ( ._.) I don't see her as a strong fighter, or strong personality. I do give her that she has developed since before timeskip, and I think that she is the third Konoha 11 with the most character development. As far as abilities go, though, she has to be the weakest Konoha 11 member.

Ino, on the other hand, rarely gets credit, despite having achieved more than Hinata. She controlled Obito/The Juubi, transferred her thoughts to EVERYONE'S minds, and, as far as combat abilities go, she fought on par with Azuma for quite a while(which means she wouldn't easily lose to Hinata either). Also, she was at the top of her class and knows medical techniques. In addition, she trained under Tsunade as well, and although not confirmed(except from games), maybe she can land heavy hits with chakra control as well. For all those reasons, even without being a combat ninja, I do think she could at least beat Hinata.