Itachi Uchiha

Itachi Uchiha is one of Naruto's most tragic and beloved characters — a prodigy who slaughtered his own clan, only for the devastating truth behind his actions to redefine everything. Spoilers follow.

Background

A genius who made ANBU captain as a child, Itachi shocked the world by massacring the entire Uchiha clan and sparing only his brother Sasuke. For years he wore the mask of a villain in the Akatsuki, carrying a secret sacrifice few could imagine.

Powers & Abilities

Ability	What it does
Mangekyo Sharingan	Wields Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu and the Susanoo
Genjutsu mastery	Perhaps the greatest illusionist in the series
Flawless technique	A prodigy across every shinobi discipline

Personality

Calm, gentle and endlessly self-sacrificing, Itachi bore the world's hatred to protect the people and village he loved. His true nature makes him one of anime's most heartbreaking figures.

Relationships

• Sasuke Uchiha — the brother he gave everything to protect.

Role in the Story

Itachi's true story is one of Naruto's greatest twists, reframing the entire Uchiha tragedy.