What Abilities Does Shisui Susanoo Possess In The Naruto Series?

Man, this question takes me back to all those late-night 'Naruto' lore debates with my friends! From what I've gathered, Shisui's Susanoo is a bit of a gray area in the canon. The general rule is that Susanoo requires *both* Mangekyou eyes to activate—something Shisui technically had before his death. But here's the kicker: we never *see* him use it in the manga or anime, which fuels endless fan theories. Some argue that since Itachi and Sasuke unlocked Susanoo after obtaining Shisui's eye (via Danzo), his genetic 'blueprint' might allow it. Others point out that Susanoo manifests differently for each Uchiha—maybe his would've been speed-based like his 'Kotoamatsukami'? Honestly, Kishimoto leaving this unexplained just makes Shisui's legend even cooler to me.

Man, Shisui's Susanoo is one of those things that feels like a myth even among 'Naruto' fans! From what I've dug up across games and lore, his full Susanoo isn't playable in mainstream titles like 'Ultimate Ninja Storm'—which is a crime, honestly. The games tease his legacy (those green flickers in 'Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker'? Chills.), but no full spectral giant. Still, dataminers found unused assets in older games, so maybe Bandai's sitting on it for a future DLC. Imagine a 'What If' spin-off where Shisui lives long enough to master it—that'd sell like crazy! Till then, we’ve got fan mods and wishful thinking.

I still get giddy thinking about that moment in 'Naruto Shippuden' when Kakashi briefly wielded something like a Susanoo. I was half-asleep on the couch the first time I rewatched it and shouted at my cat like it was a debate panel — because honestly, the sight of Kakashi surrounded by that ghostly armor felt like a highlight reel moment for a character who’d always been more about brains than raw power. If we break it down plainly: Kakashi’s Susanoo was never his by right. It was born from Obito’s chakra and his Mangekyō power being lent in a dire instant. It functioned more like a temporary manifestation — good for clutch defense and a few devastating moves — but it lacked the sustained, evolving forms and chakra reserves Sasuke brings to the table. Sasuke’s full power at the endgame includes Eternal Mangekyō techniques, Rinnegan abilities, massive chakra from Six Paths, and a perfected Susanoo that can fire Indra-level attacks. That’s a different tier in terms of sustained offense, versatility, and sheer destructive capability. Could Kakashi match that? Not under normal conditions. With Obito’s help or in a one-off emergency boost he can emulate similar feats briefly, and his tactical mind could leverage it in clever ways (I love imagining him setting up traps mid-battle). But long-term, against Sasuke’s full suite of ocular powers and chakra, Kakashi’s Susanoo was a spectacular cameo rather than a permanent power upgrade. It’s one of those moments that fuels fan debates and fanfiction — and honestly, that’s half the fun of revisiting 'Naruto' scenes late at night.

Honestly, whenever I think about Kakashi's Susanoo I'm struck by how brief and bittersweet it is in canon. In the manga during the Fourth Great Ninja War we get that one moment where Kakashi effectively uses Obito's chakra and Mangekyō power to produce a Susanoo-like manifestation. It's not the towering, fully-formed, weapon-wielding Susanoo we see from people like Sasuke or Madara — it’s an ephemeral, partial avatar that acts mostly as a protective construct rather than an offensive powerhouse. The limits are obvious if you watch that scene closely: it's time-limited and utterly dependent on Obito's chakra and cooperation. Kakashi never demonstrates the sustained stages (ribcage, skeletal, armored, complete) in the way canonical Uchiha users do. There’s no shown arsenal — no sword swings, no projectile storms — just defensive coverage and a brief boost in chakra projection. Also, because Kakashi’s Sharingan was transplanted and not native, and because the power is essentially borrowed, the strain, chakra drain, and sustainability are huge practical constraints. Canon illustrates that Mangekyō techniques cost a lot of chakra and risk eyesight deterioration; for Kakashi that risk was compounded by the temporary nature of the gift. Beyond the immediate scene, you can extrapolate other limits based on how Susanoo works elsewhere in 'Naruto': it demands massive chakra, requires Mangekyō activation (usually both eyes over time for full Susanoo), and without Uchiha stamina or Eternal Mangekyō the forms are weaker and shorter-lived. So in canon Kakashi’s Susanoo exists, but only as a fleeting defensive tool empowered by Obito — not as a permanent, fully functional Susanoo he could call at will.

Man, this is one of those matchups that sparks debate in every corner of the fandom. From my point of view as someone who rewatched 'Naruto' and 'Naruto Shippuden' way too many times on late-night loops, the short version is: Sasuke's Susanoo is way faster. But here's the nuance. Kakashi's Susanoo during the Fourth Great Ninja War was basically a sudden, temporary manifestation when he synchronized with Obito's chakra and Sharingan. It was impressive emotionally and visually, but tactically it felt like a stopgap — a shield/weapon conjured for a pinch. It didn’t get the time to evolve, be refined, or be used with the sort of mobility we saw from Sasuke. Speed for Susanoo depends on chakra supply, ocular prowess, and user experience; Kakashi had limited duration and less mastery, so his Susanoo moved and reacted at a human-plus pace rather than at the near-instant, battlefield-shifting speed. Sasuke, by contrast, trained his ocular skills to a terrifying level: Mangekyō Sharingan, Rinnegan, and Six Paths chakra. His Susanoo went through multiple forms up to the Perfect Susanoo, and he could combine it with techniques like Amenotejikara and space-time teleporting weapons. That means his Susanoo isn’t just raw limb-speed — it’s backed by instantaneous repositioning, weapons that materialize and strike with little wind-up, and a chakra pool that sustains large, high-speed movements. In practical terms, Sasuke’s Susanoo moves faster, reacts faster, and can affect battlefield geometry in ways Kakashi’s couldn't. So if we’re talking pure speed in combat maneuvers and reaction time, Sasuke wins handily, especially in sustained fights where chakra and ocular control matter. Still, I love Kakashi’s moment — it’s got heart. But as a tool of pure velocity and battlefield dominance, Sasuke’s Susanoo is on another level.

I still get chills thinking about how Sasuke's Susanoo kept evolving through 'Shippuden'. For me, it wasn't just a flashy design change — it was a visual shorthand for his growth, trauma, and changing power sources. At first his Susanoo showed up as an underdeveloped, skeletal form because it reflects the early stage of mastery over the Mangekyō Sharingan and a limited chakra pool. As he fought stronger opponents — against Itachi, then Danzo, then in the Fourth Great Ninja War — he pushed that technique harder and learned to channel more chakra into it. That allowed the Susanoo to fill out: from an arm or torso to a full armored warrior and finally to the more perfected, larger guardian it becomes later. There’s another layer: ocular evolution and outside influences. As Sasuke’s eyes and spiritual connections changed (his Mangekyō deepening and later receiving power related to Hagoromo/Indra), the Susanoo’s design reflected different aspects of his lineage and the type of chakra he wielded. Emotion, intent, and battle needs also reshaped the form — when he needed offense he manifested a massive blade, when defense mattered he hardened armor. I love how 'Shippuden' uses the Susanoo like a character wardrobe that tells a story as much as any line of dialogue.

I get this itch to redraw epic moments from 'Naruto' late at night, and Sasuke's Susanoo is one I always obsess over. First, collect reference screenshots — I keep a folder of about 20: close-ups of the skull/helmet, full-body silhouettes, sword usage, and how the chakra glows in different lighting. Study them like a detective; Susanoo isn't just armor, it's volume, translucence, and mood. Start with a solid silhouette: Susanoo needs to read at a glance. Block the proportions larger than Sasuke, with broad shoulders and a slightly elongated head. For the internal structure, sketch a ribcage and jawline underneath the armor pieces to sell that skeletal core. Use layered painting: a hard-edged base for armor, then soft translucent layers for chakra, and finally add particle specks and bloom on top. Color-wise, go for deep indigo/purple with cyan highlights and a faint inner glow. For the eyes and sword, push contrast — bright whites or electric cyan make them pop against the dark body. Finally, integrate Susanoo into the scene: have the light it emits affect Sasuke and the environment, cast eerie shadows, and add debris or wind for motion. Small touches like chipped armor, faint rune patterns, or chakra trails on the ground make it feel lived-in, not just a floating statue. I like finishing with a subtle grain and a vignette to make it cinematic.

I still get a little thrill flipping to the pages where Sasuke finally shows the whole Susanoo — those spreads are cinematic on paper. If you want the clearest, most dramatic full-form panels, start with the brother-against-brother arc: Sasuke’s fight with Itachi is where his Mangekyō Susanoo first appears in a recognizably 'complete' form (look for the towering ribcage/armor progression and the scenes where Itachi’s and Sasuke’s Susanoo face off). The pages there emphasize scale with lots of white space and bold inking, so the full-body outline really jumps off the page. Later, during the Fourth Great Ninja War arc, there are multiple panels that show Sasuke’s more refined, armored Susanoo — the versions with the bow and sword and the massive humanoid silhouette. Those chapters are where Kishimoto gives you wide two-page spreads and closeups of the Susanoo’s helmet, chestplate, and weapons; if you’re hunting a definitive ‘full form’, scan the large battle pages in the war arc. Finally, don’t miss the final clash at the Valley of the End — the panels there show Sasuke’s last incarnation of Susanoo in full, especially when he and Naruto are trading massive ranged attacks. If you’re collecting, check the volumes covering the Itachi fight, the war, and the final fight in the last volumes of 'Naruto'. I find it fun to compare those big panels side-by-side — the design evolves so clearly, and the ink work makes each version feel distinct.