Unraveling the Mystery: Why Sasuke’s Eyesight Decided to Tap Out So Fast
Why did Sasuke Uchiha seem to squint so quickly? His brother Itachi had better luck with his vision. Both brothers possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan. Yet, Sasuke faced blindness faster than Itachi. Let’s explore why Sasuke’s eyesight deteriorated so quickly.
Mangekyō Sharingan: Power with a Price Tag
Mangekyō Sharingan is powerful but costly. It’s like a racing car in the Naruto universe. These eyes grant impressive abilities, overshadowing regular Sharingan techniques. You have genjutsu, Amaterasu flames, and Kamui. But power comes with a price. Using these techniques drains eyesight quickly, leading to blindness.
The more you use Mangekyō, the more you risk vision loss. Each use chips away at eyesight. It’s like running a long race in high heels. It seems great at first but quickly becomes unsustainable. Eventually, it leads to blurry vision and blindness.
Itachi’s Slow Burn: A Case of Prolonged Usage
Now let’s look at Itachi. He started using his Sharingan early in life, around age 12 after a traumatic event. He fought many battles while using his Mangekyō Sharingan. This extensive use took a toll on his eyesight over the years.
Techniques like Amaterasu severely strain vision. By the time Itachi faced Sasuke, he had already faced long-term damage. He wasn’t completely blind, but his vision was foggy. It was like watching a cloudy screen with smudged glasses.
Sasuke’s Express Lane to Blindness: Intensity over Time
So why did Sasuke go blind faster? It was not just about usage duration. Think of Itachi like a marathon runner. He used his eyes over a long distance. Sasuke was different. He was a sprinter who used his powers in fast, intense bursts.
Sasuke awakened his Mangekyō later than Itachi. Driven by hatred and revenge, he used these powers aggressively. His battles were fewer but more intense, pushing his eyes to the limit every time. It’s like comparing leisurely drinking to chugging straight from a bottle.
The Cure: Borrowing Big Brother’s Eyeballs
Sasuke found a way to escape blindness. In the Naruto world, being blind isn’t the end for an Uchiha. After learning about Itachi’s sacrifices, he made a drastic choice. Instead of grieving, he took Itachi’s eyes through an eye transplant.
This transplant gave Sasuke Itachi’s Mangekyō Sharingan. This upgrade allowed Sasuke access to the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. This version has unlimited power and zero vision issues. He could use Amaterasu and Susanoo without worry. It was like upgrading to an electric car – powerful without the drawbacks.
Sasuke’s Eyesight Rollercoaster Continues in Boruto
In Boruto, Sasuke’s eye saga continues. Remember the Rinnegan? Sadly, he lost it. Boruto, under Momoshiki’s influence, stabbed him in the eye. What terrible luck!
Yet Sasuke might not be done. He initially awakened the Rinnegan after meeting Hagoromo and receiving chakra from him. This suggests he could regain the Rinnegan in the future. Will he recover? The series hints at his potential return, so I wouldn’t count him out.
Sasuke’s ocular journey has been a wild ride. His transition from Mangekyō to Eternal Mangekyō and Rinnegan loss suggests complexities within the Uchiha clan. When it comes to power and eyes, it’s never dull in Naruto lore. If you want to explore more about Sasuke’s secrets, check out CBR for in-depth articles.
