What Are The Powers Of Itachi Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan?

Itachi's eyes are such a deliciously tragic part of 'Naruto' lore—I could geek out about them forever. If we talk specifically about the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan (the version that comes from transplanting Itachi's eyes into Sasuke), the big picture is this: you get everything the Mangekyō offers but without the creeping blindness, and everything becomes stronger, faster, and more stable.

In concrete terms the core abilities tied to Itachi's pair are Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu, and Susanoo — and when those are stabilized into an Eternal Mangekyō they scale up. Tsukuyomi is the near-instant, total-control genjutsu that can bend a victim's subjective time, inflict psychological torture, and rewrite perception so the target experiences things that feel like minutes, hours, or longer while only a blink passes in the real world. Amaterasu are the black flames that ignite at the user's gaze and burn relentlessly until the target is consumed or the user extinguishes them; they're not ordinary fire — they'll cling to chakra, weapons, or people and are extremely hard to put out. Susanoo is the big one: a chakra avatar that manifests in stages (ribcage/torso then full armored warrior), culminating in a near-complete humanoid guardian that can fight independently. In Itachi's case his Susanoo famously wielded the Totsuka Blade — a sealing weapon that traps anyone it pierces in a genjutsu-like spiritual sake — and the Yata Mirror, a shield said to ward off virtually anything. Those two relics together make his Susanoo uniquely defensive and offensive at the same time.

Beyond the flashy named techniques, the Eternal Mangekyō also improves raw ocular prowess: faster reaction time, better prediction of movements, stronger resistance to other genjutsu, and the ability to sustain massive techniques like Susanoo for much longer without risking permanent vision loss. Limitations still exist — massive chakra drain and strategic counters (like sealing, overpowering, or clever teamwork) can neutralize even powerful ocular users. Itachi's particular set also included a mastery of forbidden genjutsu patterns — remember his use of Izanami to trap Kabuto — which shows how versatile those eyes can be when paired with cunning. Personally, the combination of cold efficiency and heartbreaking backstory around those eyes is why they remain one of my favorite pieces of the series' worldbuilding.

Quick breakdown with a bit of fan energy: the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan that involves Itachi's eyes basically gives you the Mangekyō's top-tier moves without the blindness penalty, and it buffs them.

Specifically: Tsukuyomi — supreme ocular genjutsu that warps a victim's sense of time and reality; Amaterasu — black, unquenchable flames that burn what the wielder selects; Susanoo — the massive chakra avatar that progresses into a full armored colossus. Itachi's Susanoo is special because of the Totsuka Blade (a sealing sword) and the Yata Mirror (a near-absolute defensive shield). When those eyes become 'eternal' through transplantation, techniques get stronger, last longer, and the user can spam them without going blind.

It's not unconditional godhood — chakra costs and smart counters still matter — but practically speaking, having Itachi's ocular legacy is one of the most potent boosts a shinobi can get in 'Naruto' lore. Pretty wild power package, right?