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The fact it wasn't specifically states for what Itachi would say prevents it from being undeniable, and thus we'd have to wait on Kishi for the proper explanation. I would say the context of Viz supports my phrasing just as much as yours.
1. Look at A ====> A'. This says "time flow" meaning there is a definite glow of time AKA: real events. Now, while this also suggests that he could instantaneously make A' visually, the bottom right text also promotes the idea that doesn't
Itachi, " By overlaying and connecting A to A'... The Izanami links a path between any events that occurred between those two points."
Time is the general progression of life, or reality as we know it. The underline indicates time of events occurring between A and A'. Thus, B, C, and Points Between would have to have transpired. With the only information we have, Itachi says using his power between Ocular Prowess and skill to perfectly recreate A as A'.
Based on what we have, we can only assume he had to recreate it realistically. It could be suggested otherwise, but it isn't specifically stated.
Furthermore, note when he says Izanami Activate. Notice from then on, the confrontation intervals are relatively brief between initial and repeat phases. There's no point showing this entire sequence if he's in the genjutsu. Especially compared to the other loops. The argument could be made that Itachi just waited, but he wanted to help Kabuto. Thus he'd have immediately activated it.
For now, even with the Viz translation it would more logically indicate my explanation. But naturally it's plausible for the other to exist.
I can agree with this, and it doesn't even refute my point or Itachi's words. You know why?
Now, while this also suggests that he could instantaneously
^That right there. My original post was only to debunk the idea he needs to make contact a second time; which his explanation proves (I agree it may need further explanation by Kishi, but until then, the evidence is against his needing contact) that's not the case. Do I think he could activate it instantly? Probably not. He probably has to wait a while. Do I believe he needs contact to recreate it? No. Your post centers around the idea that time passed (which I can agree with).
All in all, there's nothing to argue here. We are more or less in agreement. Your explanation still applies; meaning there's no reason to deny Itachi's words that A' is created solely through ocular powers.
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