Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-37960523-20191227052712/@comment-9782468-20191230163458

Sasuke described using Susanoo as feeling pain in every cell of his body.

Vlad noted he barely used it against Bee, which is true. He barely used it against Bee. And even putting it out put him through ridiculous strain.

Naruto never started with his eyes closed because he never faced off against Sasuke with the means to fight eyes closed before. But a few smoke bombs and a few summons would easily distract long enough to activate Sage Mode and negate the need to see.

Naruto was caught by Itachi because he didn't know Itachi had Genjutsu that didn't need to transmit through the eyes.

During their second encounter, Naruto wouldn't win against Itachi. He just wasn't there yet. This fight is different. He has Jiraiya with him and more options available to activate Sage Mode