Just saying, Itachi blocked Kirin before Sasuke released it. Sasuke first raised his hand, and most likely as he was lowering it, Itachi put up Susanoo. If Sasuke has to raise/lower his arm whenever he uses Kirin, it is certainly blockable, and in some cases dodgeable.
There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding Kirin. Some think it is one of the Top 5 Jutsu's. Sorry friends but it is not. I will tell it's flaw's and then compare it some other strong Justu's
FLAWS OF KIRIN
1. Kirin involves a lot of prep time. Giving your opponent the biggest opening in the battle.(So why use it)
2. Can be used only once in a battle (if u don't know about this , read the fight between Itachi and sasuke again).
3. It leaves you exhaused and tired, to the point where it is difficult to even run.
4. It can hit only single target (so not useful against naruto because of his shadow clones).
5. It can be tanked ( Itachi's incomplete Susanoo endured it and don't say it was Itachi's shield cause it was incomplete remember).
6. Small attack radius
Also for those who say TBB< Kirin
It's only flaw and is that it is slower relative to kirin, although it is faster than about 95% of other Justu's in Naruto universe and can be launched multiple times when charged up(as shown in the latest chapters of Manga). It can devastate it's target and it's weakness seems to bee wood style. Even it's weakest form is 10X stronger than Kirin. It has large attack radius( able to destroy a whole village) as compared to Kirin which has a very small attack radius.
Also for those who say Rasenshuriken< Kirin
Again like tailed beat bomb it is slower to Kirin in relative aspect. But it can be considered a fast Jutsu as it was able to cross and entire crater in seconds(SRC:- Narutopedia). It attacks on a cellular level capable of destroyed most strong ninja's on a single hit, because it leaves no scope for regeneration. It has a large attack radius and also WIND>LIGHTENING. It can be used several times as shown in the War arc and be spammed.
I don't kow if this will change your opinion but this is a complete logical analysis. Please let me know your opinion. I would appreciate any criticism.
So the tokska blade was incomplete too? Why did Orochimau get sucked by a flawed sealing sword! Smh but the shield can deflect any attack.
Also Kirin can be countered easily by making sure it doesn't rain, defusing the thunder cloudsclouds
I dont understand why anybody would hype up a lighting dragon... Just cause Sasuke used it.
Kakashi can use a snow whale jitsu an water dragon style that's just as impressive.
The monent Itachi shielded simhelf he used an incomplete susanoo, but then he developed it as shown in the Manga(while he explained about susanoo to sasuke). I am telling what you are telling, than Kirin is way hyped.