Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-36512555-20200101053037/@comment-34656247-20200102200757

UltimaDude wrote: Except that, in Itachi's case, Susanoo is manifested on thought and intent (which is pretty much instant), while in the batter's case, he would have to physically react to hit the ball. Conjuring up an nearly instantaneous defense to an extremely telegraphed attack is not that impressive Note he was heavily fatigued, and near blind with very low stamina. All he had was less than a millisecond to react, transport and solidify his chakra to form susanoo in that state. That's impressive if you ask me. Careful how you use the word 'instant' lol, because susanoo isn't instant (no time).

Oooor Itachi wanted to deal mental anguish considering that, in the genjutsu, he plucked out Sasuke's eye. So, the speed displayed in the genjutsu should not be taken seriously That was tsukuyomi, but I still don't get the point here. Him blitz kicking sasuke to the wall and him plucking Sasuke's eyes out are things that can be done to make the genjutsu remain subtle or to prevent detection that it's a genjutsu because there is not bullshit there like those in the finger genjutsu used on Naruto or the genjutsu used on Orochimaru/KillerBee. Things like Itachi evolving into Frankenstein or a toilet would make things obvious.