On the body of the Ancient Giant Dragon.
After Susanoo appeared, the onlookers fell silent.
Those who had doubts about Uchiha Itachi gradually dispelled their suspicions, and some even held certain conspiracy theories about him.
Deidara touched his chin, his face looking rather unpleasant: "Uchiha Itachi is really insidious... This guy secretly gave Uchiha Sasuke the hope for revenge over the years, and now he personally destroys that hope?"
"The outcome hasn't been decided yet!"
Sasori of the Red Sand coldly shook his head.
After hesitating for a moment, Deidara spoke with some determination: "In front of the legendary Susanoo, no one could defeat Itachi, right?"
"Deidara, have you heard of Susanoo?"
"Yes..."
Deidara slowly nodded, his face heavy: "That old guy Onoki once mentioned that back in the day, when he and the Second Tsuchikage went to Konoha to request an alliance, Uchiha Madara's Susanoo crushed all their pride in one move..."
Although Deidara was always proud, he didn't think that Onoki and Second Tsuchikage Wu were weaker than himself.
If two ninjas adept at Dust Release were easily defeated by Susanoo, how could Uchiha Sasuke possibly win against Susanoo?
As expected.
The Kirin lightning beast in the sky roared as it descended!
The red Susanoo raised a mirror, blocking the direct attack of the Lightning Release: Kirin, but the violent Lightning Release Chakra still recklessly spread over Susanoo, ravaging the armor on Susanoo's body!
However, no matter how fiercely it attacked, the Lightning Release: Kirin could not harm Uchiha Itachi inside Susanoo, and could only disappear into the air with a faint sob.
"Cough..."
Uchiha Itachi covered his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood.
The use of Susanoo was also a significant burden on him.
Uchiha Sasuke looked at Susanoo in disbelief, staring blankly as the Lightning Release: Kirin was blocked by Susanoo, and couldn't help but murmur: "How...is this possible?"
How could it not be possible?
The existence of Susanoo completely refreshed Sasuke's understanding.
Even the audience on the Ancient Giant Dragon in the sky was shocked by the might of Susanoo, as few of them were confident enough to withstand Uchiha Sasuke's Lightning Release: Kirin.
Kakuzu spoke in a muffled voice: "Even after years of patience, he still couldn't escape his brother's control, huh? Sasuke is truly pitiable..."
"The battle isn't over yet."
Hoshigaki Kisame shook his head, muttering to himself: "Even if it's Susanoo, how long can Itachi last?"
Not much longer indeed.
The state of Uchiha Itachi's body was something Hoshigaki Kisame knew all too well.
The Mangekyo Sharingan's eyesight had deteriorated significantly, its ocular power almost depleted, his body was heavily ill, and his Chakra was nearly exhausted...
People watched the battle below, seeing Uchiha Sasuke angrily and futilely attacking Uchiha Itachi, only to have all his attacks blocked by Susanoo...
Ninja blade striking Susanoo...
No one knew what Sasuke was thinking.
Yet Uchiha Itachi slowly approached Uchiha Sasuke, extending his finger, and just when everyone thought he was about to gouge out Sasuke's eyes, Itachi's finger stopped powerlessly on Sasuke's forehead.
The next moment, the massive Susanoo dissipated.
Uchiha Itachi's body collapsed helplessly to the ground.
This...what's going on?
Every member of Akatsuki wore an expression of astonishment, instinctively flying down to the ground, watching the fallen Uchiha Itachi.
The Uchiha Itachi on the ground had already lost all signs of life.
In the final moment of his life, using Susanoo to achieve a miraculous comeback, Uchiha Itachi died here just like that?
Uchiha Sasuke leaned blankly against the ruined wall.
"Hey, Sasuke, what did Uchiha Itachi say to you before he died?"
Deidara immediately pouted, yelling in dissatisfaction: "How can it end like this! How can we accept this!"
The twists and turns in the middle had been surprising enough — whether Uchiha Sasuke breaking through Tsukuyomi or Amaterasu were all worth getting up early for Deidara to see.
But to end so bizarrely...
It's unbearable, isn't it?
Shouldn't the ending have been Uchiha Itachi controlling Susanoo to crush Uchiha Sasuke, proving himself truly Itachi the Clan Annihilator!
Hidan coldly interrupted Deidara, tauntingly: "Hey, Deidara! You think this is a stage performance, and you can ask for a refund?"
Hoshigaki Kisame softly explained: "Actually, Itachi's ocular power was probably exhausted, wasn't it? The Mangekyo Sharingan really demands a lot of ocular power..."
This explanation was barely acceptable.
At the very least, everyone now understood the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan, along with some of its weaknesses.
"Alright, let's go first!"
Pain glanced around at everyone, speaking softly: "Uchiha Itachi was a member of the organization, so let's build a proper tombstone for him!"
"Leave that to me!"
Hoshigaki Kisame looked up at the sky's heavy rain, whispering: "Everyone, please go ahead! This was my agreement with Mr. Itachi, that if he died, I would take care of his body."
"Let me help you!"
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses, his voice tinged with regret: "After all, Itachi and I were both ninjas from Konoha, it's only right to see him off."