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I think Mashima is even better than Oda at that. Erza and Lucy have at least 1 fight every season, while in One Piece Nami and Robin usually fight merely fodder.

This is how I see it; to beat Ino, Hinata has to hit her with her palms. If it comes to close combat, Hinata probably has the advantage. Ino does not have to fight at close combat though. She can use mid-to-long range attacks, using ninja tools or human shields, or even control other people(the way she controlled the two Zetsu clones) until she brings Hinata where she wants to use her signature clan techniques. Even the simplest, Mind-Transfer Jutsu, could give her an easy win; she throws an explosive, and before it goes off, she goes back to her body.

However, I do admit that this is too much of a stretch. Hinata would probably win 1-on-1, because that's what Hyuugas do. Yamanakas are mostly spies. That doesn't mean Hinata is a better ninja-she's just a better fighter, because her clan excels at close combat, while Ino's excels at spying techniques. It's like comparing orange with banana, and saying that orange is a better fruit than banana.