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'''Susanoo''' is the third ability granted by the [[Mangekyō Sharingan]], after the ability in both eyes have been awakened.<ref name="d3"/> It creates a gigantic, spiritual humanoid being that surrounds and protects the user. According to [[Madara Uchiha]], for a Sharingan user to activate the Susanoo is a rarity.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 467, page 9</ref> Like the other techniques granted by the Mangekyō Sharingan, the user's eyes and body are strained while using Susanoo because it consumes a large amount of their chakra. Sasuke described it as feeling pain in every cell in his body which only grew from prolonged use.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 466, page 5</ref> Susanoo is formed through the materialization of the user's chakra and as such it may differ in appearance and colour between users.
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'''Susano'o''' is the third ability granted by the [[Mangekyō Sharingan]], after the ability in both eyes have been awakened.<ref name="d3"/> It creates a gigantic, spiritual humanoid being that surrounds and protects the user. According to [[Madara Uchiha]], for a Sharingan user to activate the Susanoo is a rarity.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 467, page 9</ref> Like the other techniques granted by the Mangekyō Sharingan, the user's eyes and body are strained while using Susanoo because it consumes a large amount of their chakra. Sasuke described it as feeling pain in every cell in his body which only grew from prolonged use.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 466, page 5</ref> Susanoo is formed through the materialization of the user's chakra and as such it may differ in appearance and colour between users.
   
 
== Development ==
 
== Development ==
Susanoo goes through several development stages as users gain control of it. The various stages are best seen while Sasuke is learning how to use Susanoo, though Itachi can briefly be seen with both incomplete and complete forms when he first begins reforming Susanoo after [[Kirin]] hit it and when he runs out of chakra and nears death. In its earliest form, users can only manifest some of Susanoo's skeleton. Sasuke does this to produce a ribcage that he uses as a defence, though the bones can be [[Liger Bomb|broken]], [[Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique|melted]], or [[Lightning Oppression Horizontal|shattered]]. He also makes an arm to interact with his surroundings on one occasion. Because these skeletal structures do not entirely surround them, users can move around much easier.
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Susano'o goes through several development stages as users gain control of it. The various stages are best seen while Sasuke is learning how to use Susanoo, though Itachi can briefly be seen with both incomplete and complete forms when he first begins reforming Susano'o after [[Kirin]] hit it and when he runs out of chakra and nears death. In its earliest form, users can only manifest some of Susanoo's skeleton. Sasuke does this to produce a ribcage that he uses as a defence, though the bones can be [[Liger Bomb|broken]], [[Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique|melted]], or [[Lightning Oppression Horizontal|shattered]]. He also makes an arm to interact with his surroundings on one occasion. Because these skeletal structures do not entirely surround them, users can move around much easier.
   
As users gain additional control, musculature and skin begins to appear on the bones. It grows to its full size and the user is completely surrounded, eliminating the vulnerabilities of the skeletal form. The user can also change the size of it to fit the current situation. Susanoo eventually develops into a "complete" warrior-like form, with skin, armour and its final arsenal of weapons finally manifesting. It anchors the user to the ground at this stage, preventing opponents from forcibly moving them unless they can get through Susanoo's various layers. In its final form, this fully humanoid form is surrounded by a secondary layer of armour that causes Susanoo to resemble a [[Wikipedia:Yamabushi|yamabushi]].
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As users gain additional control, musculature and skin begins to appear on the bones. It grows to its full size and the user is completely surrounded, eliminating the vulnerabilities of the skeletal form. The user can also change the size of it to fit the current situation. Susano'o eventually develops into a "complete" warrior-like form, with skin, armour and its final arsenal of weapons finally manifesting. It anchors the user to the ground at this stage, preventing opponents from forcibly moving them unless they can get through Susanoo's various layers. In its final form, this fully humanoid form is surrounded by a secondary layer of armour that causes Susanoo to resemble a [[Wikipedia:Yamabushi|yamabushi]].
   
 
=== Itachi's Version ===
 
=== Itachi's Version ===
Itachi's version is crimson coloured (its complete form, however is dark orange coloured). In its left hand it wields the [[Yata Mirror]] as a shield. The mirror is endowed with all [[nature transformation]]s, allowing it to change its own characteristics depending on the characteristics of the attack it receives, making the technique ineffective. In its right hand it wields the [[Sword of Totsuka]]. The sword, a kind of [[Sword of Kusanagi]] also known as the {{translation|Sakegari Longsword|酒刈太刀|Sakegari no Tachi|lit meaning=Sake Cutter Longsword}}, is sheathed in a sake jar held by a third hand growing from Susanoo's right forearm. It is an ethereal weapon with an enchanted blade capable of [[Fūinjutsu|sealing]] anything it pierces. Victims of the sword are trapped in a [[genjutsu]]-like "world of drunken dreams" for all eternity. [[Zetsu]] said that the Totsuka Sword combined with the Yata Mirror essentially makes Susanoo invincible, and it has thus been labelled the {{translation|'''Tempestuous God of Valour'''|勇武の荒神|Yūbu no Aragami}}.<ref name="d3"/> For longer-ranged attacks, it is able to use the powerful [[Yasaka no Magatama]], which consists of three chakra tomoe bound together by a single circular [[chakra]] thread.
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Itachi's version is crimson coloured (its complete form, however is dark orange coloured). In its left hand it wields the [[Yata Mirror]] as a shield. The mirror is endowed with all [[nature transformation]]s, allowing it to change its own characteristics depending on the characteristics of the attack it receives, making the technique ineffective. In its right hand it wields the [[Sword of Totsuka]]. The sword, a kind of [[Sword of Kusanagi]] also known as the {{translation|Sakegari Longsword|酒刈太刀|Sakegari no Tachi|lit meaning=Sake Cutter Longsword}}, is sheathed in a sake jar held by a third hand growing from Susano'o's right forearm. It is an ethereal weapon with an enchanted blade capable of [[Fūinjutsu|sealing]] anything it pierces. Victims of the sword are trapped in a [[genjutsu]]-like "world of drunken dreams" for all eternity. [[Zetsu]] said that the Totsuka Sword combined with the Yata Mirror essentially makes Susanoo invincible, and it has thus been labelled the {{translation|'''Tempestuous God of Valour'''|勇武の荒神|Yūbu no Aragami}}.<ref name="d3"/> For longer-ranged attacks, it is able to use the powerful [[Yasaka no Magatama]], which consists of three chakra tomoe bound together by a single circular [[chakra]] thread.
   
 
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Susano'o is the third ability granted by the Mangekyō Sharingan, after the ability in both eyes have been awakened.[1] It creates a gigantic, spiritual humanoid being that surrounds and protects the user. According to Madara Uchiha, for a Sharingan user to activate the Susanoo is a rarity.[2] Like the other techniques granted by the Mangekyō Sharingan, the user's eyes and body are strained while using Susanoo because it consumes a large amount of their chakra. Sasuke described it as feeling pain in every cell in his body which only grew from prolonged use.[3] Susanoo is formed through the materialization of the user's chakra and as such it may differ in appearance and colour between users.

Development

Susano'o goes through several development stages as users gain control of it. The various stages are best seen while Sasuke is learning how to use Susanoo, though Itachi can briefly be seen with both incomplete and complete forms when he first begins reforming Susano'o after Kirin hit it and when he runs out of chakra and nears death. In its earliest form, users can only manifest some of Susanoo's skeleton. Sasuke does this to produce a ribcage that he uses as a defence, though the bones can be broken, melted, or shattered. He also makes an arm to interact with his surroundings on one occasion. Because these skeletal structures do not entirely surround them, users can move around much easier.

As users gain additional control, musculature and skin begins to appear on the bones. It grows to its full size and the user is completely surrounded, eliminating the vulnerabilities of the skeletal form. The user can also change the size of it to fit the current situation. Susano'o eventually develops into a "complete" warrior-like form, with skin, armour and its final arsenal of weapons finally manifesting. It anchors the user to the ground at this stage, preventing opponents from forcibly moving them unless they can get through Susanoo's various layers. In its final form, this fully humanoid form is surrounded by a secondary layer of armour that causes Susanoo to resemble a yamabushi.

Itachi's Version

Itachi's version is crimson coloured (its complete form, however is dark orange coloured). In its left hand it wields the Yata Mirror as a shield. The mirror is endowed with all nature transformations, allowing it to change its own characteristics depending on the characteristics of the attack it receives, making the technique ineffective. In its right hand it wields the Sword of Totsuka. The sword, a kind of Sword of Kusanagi also known as the Sakegari Longsword (酒刈太刀, Sakegari no Tachi, literally meaning: Sake Cutter Longsword), is sheathed in a sake jar held by a third hand growing from Susano'o's right forearm. It is an ethereal weapon with an enchanted blade capable of sealing anything it pierces. Victims of the sword are trapped in a genjutsu-like "world of drunken dreams" for all eternity. Zetsu said that the Totsuka Sword combined with the Yata Mirror essentially makes Susanoo invincible, and it has thus been labelled the Tempestuous God of Valour (勇武の荒神, Yūbu no Aragami).[1] For longer-ranged attacks, it is able to use the powerful Yasaka no Magatama, which consists of three chakra tomoe bound together by a single circular chakra thread.

Sasuke's Version

Sasuke's version is purple in colour. While he is learning how to control it, Sasuke's Susanoo possesses a chakra blade for attack. Once he masters it, it gains a bow that doubles as a weapon and shield. Susanoo produces chakra arrows from its right hands, via an orb held by its third hand, which can be fired at such speed that evading them is nearly impossible.[4] The bow's design changes when his Susanoo gains its second layer of armour, and the orb changes to a pitch black colour.

Sasuke's development of Susanoo is marked by intense feelings of hatred; whenever angered by the words or actions of his opponents, Susanoo grows in power. His Susanoo is, accordingly, noted to be much darker in composition compared to Itachi's Susanoo.[5] In both its incomplete and complete forms, it has a more demonic appearance in contrast to Itachi's, which have a more "normal" human-like appearance; possessing horns, a malevolent grin and and six fingers on each of its hands (five in the anime). In its final form, it possesses jagged teeth around its hood area and magatama earrings.

In the anime, the final form of Susanoo is portrayed differently: aside from five fingers instead of six, it was wielding the gourd that houses the Totsuka Sword in the secondary right hand, and the Yata Mirror in the left hand, while not holding the orb in the primary right hand. Both treasures are in the same colour as Sasuke's Susanoo, as opposed to Itachi's.

Influence

Trivia

  • Prior to the completion of Sasuke's Susanoo, it was glimpsed as a shadowy figure in a genjutsu that Sasuke placed C under.[6]
  • Sasuke's bow-wielding form of Susanoo bears a great resemblance to Raideen the Brave, one of a number of Yoshiyuki Tomino references in the series (another being the Gundam-derived names of Kakuzu's jutsu).
  • The Totsuka Sword wielded by Itachi's Susanoo is considered to be a "Sword of Kusanagi", although this has been popularly mistranslated as it being the perfect counter to the Sword of Kusanagi.
  • During the Sasuke vs. Itachi boss battle in Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, Susanoo doesn't appear around Itachi, but behind him. However, during his "awakening", Susanoo appears around him in a much smaller form.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Third Databook, pages 274-275
  2. Naruto chapter 467, page 9
  3. Naruto chapter 466, page 5
  4. Naruto chapter 484, page 6
  5. Naruto chapter 464, page 17
  6. Naruto chapter 462, page 6