Moqian was burned alive, but she had not been completely burned to death.
That octopus tail actually transformed directly into Moqian's likeness, perfectly inheriting both faces and all the tails behind her.
But there were differences too. For instance, the severed octopus tail had not regenerated, remaining severed instead.
This seemed to mean that the "rebirth" just now had not come without a price!
"Good! One more time should finish her off."
Now it was Shinji's turn to stand off to the side and slack off shamelessly.
Itachi's vision blurred a little more. A line of bloody tears slid from the corner of his eye, then he gave a pained grunt and covered his eye.
He had used Amaterasu twice in succession yesterday, then forced himself to use it again today.
He had used the Mangekyō Sharingan more times in these two days alone than in the previous several months combined.
He knew he could no longer use this power so recklessly, or he would go completely blind before the day Sasuke could truly stand before him.
And his physical condition was gradually deteriorating too...
So, although it looked as though forcing himself to use Amaterasu once more would kill his opponent, Itachi still chose not to further overdraw his body and ocular power.
After all, it was only a possible kill. No one could guarantee that she had no other means of saving herself.
Besides, it was time for the guy beside him to put in some effort.
Otherwise, wouldn't he be letting the other man reap all the benefits?
And so, Itachi directly deactivated his Mangekyō Sharingan, and his Susanoo disappeared along with it.
The remaining terrifying acid fell all around, corroding the ground with frightening hisses.
"Hm? What's wrong with you?"
"I've used too much ocular power.