Comparisons
The 12 Strongest Naruto Characters, Ranked
From Naruto and Sasuke to the legendary Hokage, here are the strongest Naruto characters, ranked by power and feats.
Itachi Uchiha
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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.