As an ability granted by the Mangekyō Sharingan, Susanoo's offensive methods might have seemed somewhat limited, but there was no denying that its defensive power was extraordinarily formidable. Otherwise, it would not have earned the title of absolute defense in the Shinobi World.
However, those who knew Susanoo well understood that its "absolute defense" was merely a figure of speech, much like Gaara in the original story, whose Sand Armor was also known as an absolute defense.
Yet true absolute defense was impossible in this world. Even a complete Susanoo could be defeated, let alone the third-stage, Tengu Form Susanoo that Itachi was currently using.
Although Susanoo in this form still possessed tremendous defensive power, its lack of a lower body gave it one very obvious weakness.
That was, if it was attacked from underground, Susanoo would find it difficult to react in time.
Just like now, the red Susanoo was sent flying backward, while before it stood a massive black creature.
A closer look revealed it to be a black python made entirely of black bones. The skeletal python was nearly ten meters long, its waist as thick as two water barrels. Even compared to the red Susanoo, its massive size was not inferior in the slightest.
Itachi had just separated from Susanoo temporarily in order to evade the giant snake's attack.
Whoosh!
His figure flickered as he landed atop a huge boulder.
"The main body can fight separately from Susanoo?"
"The same ability as Naraku!"
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes as he looked at Itachi ahead. Not long ago, he had specifically investigated information about the Uchiha Clan, including records of Susanoo's various forms and abilities.
That was also why he had been able to send the red Susanoo flying with a single strike just now.
Whoosh!
The moment