But remember that even back then, he pretty much had full utilization of his tailed-beast powers while only fighting gennins.
Nowadays he's fighting kage-level ninjas. Of course he won't look as uber anymore.
I'm just wondering why his automatic sand shield still works. I thought that was a function of the Shukaku.
Sasuke's also showing a larger chakra reserve than he used to. He SHOULD run out soon though. And I hope he goes blind soon.
EDIT: Oh and Raikage's as awesome as ever. Either he'll have an arm grafted or he'll place a blade there or something.
EDIT 2: Is Raikage's arm regenerating? http://www.onemanga.com/Naruto/464/06/ --> cut is clearly near the elbow. http://www.onemanga.com/Naruto/464/13/ --> top right panel. Only his hand is missing, cut from the wrist.
Nowadays he's fighting kage-level ninjas. Of course he won't look as uber anymore.
I'm just wondering why his automatic sand shield still works. I thought that was a function of the Shukaku.
Sasuke's also showing a larger chakra reserve than he used to. He SHOULD run out soon though. And I hope he goes blind soon.
EDIT: Oh and Raikage's as awesome as ever. Either he'll have an arm grafted or he'll place a blade there or something.
EDIT 2: Is Raikage's arm regenerating? http://www.onemanga.com/Naruto/464/06/ --> cut is clearly near the elbow. http://www.onemanga.com/Naruto/464/13/ --> top right panel. Only his hand is missing, cut from the wrist.