Quote Originally Posted by Buffalobiian
Or that at the last moment, he realised he did not have the energy to win.
Maybe, but I don't think so.. hmm.. This talk about getting the eyes felt like something he did cause he knew he was monitored by Zetsu.. What was said between the brothers at the end even Zetsu couldn't hear.

AND when thinking about it, when Oro appered and said "now is my chance to take your brothers body" Itachi became furious and used his sealing sword and freed Sasuke from Oro.. Aswell as I don't think those Amaterasu flames hit mini-oro-snake without Itachi being involved...