The Ultimate Showdown: Unraveling The Power of Susanoo!

The Susanoo is a highly formidable jutsu that plays a prominent role in the latter part of Naruto. Exclusive to the Uchiha clan, this jutsu grants them the ability to rival the strongest ninja in the world. While not as iconic as other techniques, the Susanoo remains prevalent throughout the entire Naruto series and even makes an appearance in Boruto.

This exceptionally powerful jutsu is only accessible to a select few individuals. Throughout the years, Kishimoto introduced various characters who possess the Susanoo to the fans, although not all of them possess the same level of proficiency in utilizing this power.

What Is The Susanoo?

The Susanoo, considered the trump card of the Mangekyo Sharingan, is a jutsu associated with tremendous power. When a user awakens the Mangekyo Sharingan, they obtain unique abilities in each eye. However, the true strength lies in the Susanoo, requiring the awakening of the Mangekyo Sharingan in both eyes. Once activated, the user creates a humanoid construct of chakra known as the Susanoo. This colossal entity serves as both an offensive and defensive force, offering unparalleled power in combat. While it is believed to be the ultimate form of defense in the Naruto world, it is not invincible and can be overcome. Although not everyone possesses the ability to wield this power, it is relatively common among the Uchiha Clan's stronger members.

The First Susanoo

The Susanoo made its first appearance in the story when Sasuke fought against his brother, Itachi. This new power provided fans with a fresh perspective on the visual abilities of the Uchiha clan. During their intense battle, Itachi unveiled the Susanoo for the first time when he found himself cornered. Sasuke had planned to eliminate Itachi with his powerful jutsu, Kirin, which he had developed specifically for that purpose. However, much to Sasuke's surprise, Itachi had a different plan in mind.

In response to Sasuke's technique, Itachi tapped into the power of his Susanoo. This was the first time fans witnessed Itachi creating an enormous orange chakra construct around himself. The Uchiha was now protected by a formidable armor. Sasuke's Kirin attack was completely repelled by the Susanoo, leaving him feeling defeated and out of options. Fortunately for Sasuke, Itachi chose not to kill him and abruptly ended their encounter. However, before parting ways, Itachi gave fans a glimpse of this incredible power, which would later play a major role in the story.

After Itachi's magnificent display of this power, Sasuke awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan and fans got to see more of it through him and other Uchiha, such as Madara.

The Perfect Susanoo

Despite Itachi's impressive display of the Susanoo, his technique was not yet perfected. This is because Itachi's powers were not at their peak when he died, and his eyes had suffered significant damage. Itachi could only wield a fraction of the Susanoo's power, but still managed to strike fear in his enemies. The true potential of the Susanoo can only be fully realized when the user's eyes are not strained. Madara Uchiha, a legendary member of the Uchiha clan, was the first to demonstrate the awe-inspiring perfection of the Susanoo.

During the Fourth Great Ninja War, fans witnessed the epic clash between Madara and the Five Kage, where he unleashed the incredible power of his Susanoo. Fans were astounded as his Susanoo stood towering above mountain ranges, and a single swing of its sword had the devastating force to obliterate multiple mountains simultaneously. The Susanoo proved formidable enough to defeat even a Tailed Beast, showcasing its immense destructive power. Apart from its destructive capabilities, the Perfect Susanoo possesses the ability to wield multiple swords and even fly. Its nature is inherently destructive, capable of wiping out towns and cities with ease.

While providing superior protection to its user, the Perfect Susanoo demands a significant amount of chakra. Its strength is such that it can effortlessly slice meteors apart, solidifying its position as one of the most powerful abilities in the Naruto world. Though only a select few have been seen utilizing the Perfect Susanoo, it unquestionably stands among the strongest powers in the series when considering the top contenders.

Who Had The Strongest Susanoo?

When comparing the various Susanoo seen in the manga, the Perfect Susanoo stands out as the strongest. Over the years, fans witnessed different versions of this technique, but there are a couple that deserve recognition for their power. One of these is Madara's Perfect Susanoo, although there are even more impressive iterations that appear later in the story.

For example, Kakashi's Perfect Susanoo was virtually unbeatable in combat. With the ability of Kamui, any attack would pass through his body, and he incorporated spacetime ninjutsu into his Susanoo by utilizing weapons like the Kamui Shuriken. Furthermore, this Susanoo proved formidable enough to fight against the likes of Kaguya Otsutsuki and even wound her, displaying its unparalleled strength. Another noteworthy Susanoo belonged to Itachi, despite being incomplete. This was due to the inclusion of ethereal weapons, namely the Totsuka Blade and the Yata Mirror, within his Susanoo. The blade permitted Itachi to ensnare anyone in an eternal world of genjutsu, while the Yata Mirror enabled him to flawlessly deflect any attack directed at him. These two weapons rendered his Susanoo invincible, although it's uncertain how well this power would fare against the more powerful Perfect Susanoo that emerge later in the story.

The most dazzling Susanoo among all the ones fans witnessed was undoubtedly Sasuke's humanoid Susanoo, showcased during his battle against Naruto. Utilizing the Perfect Susanoo, Sasuke transformed it into a vessel for Tailed Beast chakra, akin to the Gedo Statue. This extraordinary feat left Kurama awestruck, comparing it to the power of the Sage of Six Paths.

Fully empowered by the absorbed chakra, Sasuke became so overwhelmingly strong that even the Kurama Avatar, fueled by Six Paths Sage Mode, stood no chance against him in combat. In terms of sheer might, this particular Susanoo surpassed all others seen in the story, elevating the art to unprecedented levels. Regrettably, fans were only treated to a single glimpse of this iconic and incredibly potent ability introduced by Kishimoto, as it mysteriously vanished from the narrative thereafter.