Uchiha Itachi's deep eyes watched Tobirama Senju standing on the trunk of a great tree. The bloody tears on his cheeks were still clearly visible.
The Susanoo surrounding and protecting him was no longer a crude skeleton. It was now covered in pathways and flesh, and even fully enveloped in a cloak-like layer of chakra.
And that was not the end. As Uchiha Itachi continued pouring out eye power, Tengu Armor had settled over the half-bodied Susanoo.
This was the third form of Susanoo!
In this state, Susanoo not only had greatly increased defensive power, but could also wield various unusual weapons.
Of course, as Susanoo grew more powerful, its consumption also increased significantly.
When Uchiha Itachi was alive, he could enter this state, but his physical condition would not have allowed him to maintain it for long.
In his Impure World Reincarnation state, however, he had no such concerns.
With no need to worry about his gravely ill body or the consumption of chakra and eye power, Uchiha Itachi could maintain this state of Susanoo for a long time.
"Though you still fall short of that fellow Madara, reaching this level is already enough to demonstrate your talent."
Tobirama Senju's tone was filled with praise. Though he greatly disliked the ninja of the Uchiha Clan, that did not stop him from appreciating Uchiha Itachi.
As a ninja, it was perfectly normal for him to appreciate seeing such a genius emerge among Konoha's younger generation.
It was just a pity that he belonged to the Uchiha Clan.
Speaking of that, however, Tobirama Senju now recalled something else.
When he first learned of Uchiha Itachi's abilities, he had been deeply worried. But after learning about Shihōin Naraku's strength, he had put his mind at ease.
In Tobirama Senju's view, setting aside