In fact, that's exactly what happened during the Itachi vs Sasuke showdown ... highlighting Sasuke's Rinnegan and Susanoo abilities and tactical prowess. In the penultimate showdown with Naruto ...

He whipped out the Susanoo and Amaterasu to form an ultimate ... The battle between Sasuke and Itachi was a long time in the making. Sasuke's goal of killing his brother was tantalizingly close ...