"Boom—"
The massive Susanoo was suddenly sent flying by Aizen, who had appeared before it without warning, crashing through countless black rocks embedded within the enormous stone pillars.
Even under Susanoo's protection, Itachi could still feel that terrifying force!
It was a level of physical strength that a human body should have been almost incapable of possessing!
Aizen before him had used nothing but his bare hand to contend with Susanoo. More than that, he had crushed Susanoo with such ease.
To Itachi, all of this was something he had never even dared to imagine before.
Even so, as he faced Aizen's overwhelming power, a sharp glint still flashed through Itachi's eyes.
All because, at the moment he had just struck at Aizen with Susanoo's giant shield—
He had noticed Aizen's unusual reaction.
At that thought, despite his severe exhaustion, Itachi forced himself to focus and thought to himself.
This guy isn't invincible!
The Yata Mirror's effect worked. I don't know whether it actually injured him, but... as long as it can affect him, that alone is the best intelligence possible!
At that thought, Itachi's gaze sharpened.
Then... all I need to do next is seize the instant this guy lets his guard down!
Outside, Aizen slightly lowered his head. His strange, violet-glowing eyes glanced at the palm of his left hand, while a faint smile quietly curled at the corner of his lips.
How interesting...
Was that shield responsible for the effect?
At that thought, he raised his eyes slightly and looked toward the pitch-black cavern shrouded in spreading dust, speaking with a trace of amusement in his voice.
"Very impressive, Uchiha Itachi."
"Even in such desperate circumstances, you can still rationally create conditions favorable to yourself. I can say with certainty that your future accomplishments will far surpass