Introduction
Whether you’re a seasoned shinobi or just starting to unravel the mysteries of the Uchiha, Itachi’s layered legend is pure gold for Topamine word hunters. Our FAQ cuts through the genjutsu, serving up crisp answers to the most-searched questions so you can rack up points and finally settle those campfire debates.
Questions & Answers
Who is Itachi Uchiha?
Itachi Uchiha was a prodigy of Konohagakure’s Uchiha clan, an ANBU captain who massacred his clan under secret orders and later acted as an undercover Akatsuki member to protect the village.
Why does Itachi kill the Uchiha clan?
Konoha’s leadership ordered the Uchiha’s elimination after learning of their planned coup. Itachi accepted the mission to prevent civil war and protect the village, sparing only his younger brother Sasuke.
Why does Itachi want Naruto?
Itachi does not truly want Naruto; he only pretends to hunt the Nine-Tails jinchūriki as part of his Akatsuki cover while secretly gauging Naruto’s strength and protecting the village. According to Obito, it was a ruse to let Danzo know that Itachi was still alive and Danzo shouldn’t think about going after Sasuke.
Why does Itachi keep his Sharingan on?
He keeps his Sharingan active to be instantly ready for combat and genjutsu.
Why does Itachi join the Akatsuki?
He infiltrates the Akatsuki as a double agent to monitor the organization from within and to keep it away from Konoha, maintaining his cover as a traitor.
Why does Itachi’s eye bleed?
Using the Mangekyō Sharingan’s techniques, especially Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi, places extreme strain on his eyes, causing blood vessels to rupture and making his eyes bleed.
Why does Itachi poke Sasuke in the forehead?
The forehead poke is an affectionate gesture Itachi used since childhood to say “Sorry, maybe next time,” symbolizing his love and apology for the pain he caused Sasuke.
Why does Itachi wear nail polish?
The black nail polish is part of the standard Akatsuki uniform; members paint their nails and toenails dark as a symbol of their allegiance to the organization.
Why did Itachi kill Shisui?
Itachi did not kill Shisui. Shisui chose to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff after giving his remaining eye to Itachi, to prevent his other eye from being stolen.
Why didn’t Itachi kill Sasuke?
Itachi loved Sasuke above all else and orchestrated the massacre so Sasuke would survive, believing that sparing him would allow Sasuke to grow strong and restore the Uchiha’s honor.
Why did Itachi kill Izumi?
Itachi killed Izumi Uchiha as part of the Uchiha clan massacre.
Why did Itachi die?
Itachi had been suffering from an incurable terminal illness for years. He prolonged his life with medicine until his final battle with Sasuke, where he succumbed to the disease.
Who is Itachi’s brother?
Itachi’s younger brother is Sasuke Uchiha, the sole survivor of the Uchiha clan massacre and the person Itachi loved most.
Who is Itachi’s best friend?
Itachi’s closest friend was Shisui Uchiha, his older cousin and fellow prodigy who entrusted him with his Mangekyō Sharingan before dying.
Who is Itachi’s wife?
Itachi never married. He had no wife in canon.
Who is Itachi’s lover?
Itachi had no canonical lover or romantic partner.
Who is Itachi’s father?
Itachi’s father was Fugaku Uchiha, the head of the Uchiha clan and leader of the planned coup.
Who is Itachi’s mother?
Itachi’s mother was Mikoto Uchiha, the wife of Fugaku Uchiha.
What is Itachi’s nickname?
He is often called “Itachi of the Sharingan” and, within the Akatsuki, is codenamed “Itachi of the Akatsuki” or simply “Itachi the Clan Killer.”
What is Itachi’s illness?
Itachi suffered from an unspecified terminal illness that caused recurring internal bleeding and extreme fatigue, speculated to be a form of pulmonary disease or blood disorder.
What is Itachi’s Tsukuyomi?
Tsukuyomi is Itachi’s Mangekyō Sharingan genjutsu that traps the target in an illusory world where he controls time, space, and perception, inflicting mental torture in mere seconds.
What are Itachi’s lines on his face?
The pronounced tear-trough lines under Itachi’s eyes are natural facial markings.
What are Itachi’s Mangekyō abilities?
His Mangekyō Sharingan grants Tsukuyomi (powerful genjutsu), Amaterasu (inextinguishable black flames), and Susanoo (a spectral warrior that wields the Totsuka Blade and Yata Mirror).
What are Itachi’s eyes called?
They are the Mangekyō Sharingan, the advanced form of the Uchiha clan’s dōjutsu distinguished by its pinwheel-like pattern.
How does Itachi die?
After an intense battle with Sasuke, Itachi dies from the combined effects of his terminal illness and overuse of his Mangekyō Sharingan, smiling as he collapses.
How does Itachi die the second time?
He does not die a second time. After Edo Tensei is released, Itachi’s soul is freed and ascends to the afterlife, bidding farewell to Sasuke.
How does Itachi have Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu?
Awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan after witnessing Shisui’s death granted him Tsukuyomi in his left eye and Amaterasu in his right eye.
How does Itachi feel about Naruto?
Itachi respects Naruto’s unwavering resolve to protect the village and his friends, seeing him as the key to ending the cycle of hatred and entrusting him to save Sasuke.
How did Itachi get sick?
The exact cause is unknown, but prolonged use of the Mangekyō Sharingan and the stress of living a double life are believed to have triggered an incurable terminal illness.
How did Itachi unlock the Mangekyō Sharingan?
He awakened it immediately after witnessing the suicide of his best friend Shisui Uchiha, the emotional trauma activating the advanced eye.
How did Itachi meet Obito?
Itachi tracked and discovered Obito (posing as Madara) investigating the Uchiha clan’s plans and negotiated a secret alliance, agreeing to let Obito help massacre the clan.
When did Itachi first appear in Naruto?
Itachi first appears in Naruto chapter 139, arriving in Konoha with Kisame after the Chūnin Exams. In the anime, it is episode 80.
When did Itachi become a jonin?
He was promoted to jonin at age 10, shortly before joining the ANBU.
When did Itachi join the ANBU?
Itachi entered the ANBU at age 11 and became an ANBU captain at 13.
When did Itachi graduate from the Academy?
He graduated at age 7 after only one year, the youngest graduate in Academy history at that time.
When did Itachi kill his clan?
He carried out the Uchiha clan massacre at age 13, shortly after becoming an ANBU captain.
When did Itachi give Naruto the crow?
During their brief clash in Part II (Naruto Shippuden episode 126), Itachi secretly placed a genjutsu crow containing Shisui’s Kotoamatsukami eye inside Naruto’s body to counter Sasuke if needed.
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