Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-9782468-20150305031956/@comment-30455007-20180221010435

I'm late, but did someone already bring up how Kishimoto killed off Itachi earlier in the series because they couldn't have such a powerful character around for Madara or Pein? Itachi's Susano'o is invincible, with Yata Mirror, as said by Black Zetsu, the show's resident know-it-all. The Blade of Totsuka could seal Madara instantly, if it hit. And if they make Eye contact, it's game over. Keep in mind, Itachi was almost entirely blind and dying of disease when he fought Sasuke, had he not been,(and had he been going for the kill) He would have curb-stomped Sasuke.