Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-26993711-20160123064723/@comment-734582-20160123195838

UltimaDude wrote: He had his Rinnegan activated at the time Irrelevant. Naruto Gaiden clearly shows that he needed Mangekyou present to use Susanoo. The fact that he doesn't now suggests he was able to replicate Madara's ability.