The Too Distant Elder Brother

" The Too Distant Elder Brother " ( 遠すぎる兄 , Tōsugiru Ani , Viz: Out of Reach) is chapter 221 of the original Naruto manga.

## Summary [ ]

Sasuke was pleased to have Fugaku accompany him on his first day at the Academy . However, the weight of his father's, his instructors', and even his classmates' expectations for him to measure up to Itachi 's achievements left him disheartened. Despite Sasuke's best efforts and initial praise from his father, the pressure intensified. Meanwhile, Itachi, burdened by the anticipated responsibilities as the future of the Uchiha clan , began showing signs of strain. At one point, he speculated that Sasuke harbored resentment towards him. Sasuke tried to convey that this wasn't the case, but Itachi insisted that, as an older brother, his role was to serve as an obstacle for Sasuke.