Itachi Uchiha

Obtio, Izumi, Kyōko, Kyōgo, Maya Uchiha and Monzaemon Akimichi (paternal second cousins)

### Occupations

Shinobi
ANBU Captain (formally)

## Ninja Infomation

### Classification

Combat Type
Missing-nin
S-rank

### Team

Team 2 (Yūki)
Team Ro

### Weaponry

Kunai, Sword (Tantō), Military Rations Pills
Shuriken

Itachi Uchiha is a missing-nin of Konohagakure, and a member of the Uchiha Clan.

## Background

Itachi, the firstborn of Mikoto and Fugaku Uchiha, came into the world amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Third Shinobi War. Born a year into the conflict, his early years were marred by the harsh realities of battle. At the tender age of four, his father, recognizing his potential, brought him to the battlefield, exposing him to the grim consequences of war. Witnessing the devastating toll it took on both sides left a profound impact on young Itachi, instilling in him a deep aversion to violence and a fervent desire to bring about a world devoid of conflict. This traumatic experience spurred him into relentless training, aiming to become a paragon among ninjas and eliminate fighting from existence, a goal he pursued with unwavering determination. It was during this period that he unlocked his Sharingan.

By the age of five, Itachi embraced the role of a protective older brother to Sasuke, their bond growing stronger after the arrival of his younger sibling. During this time, he formed a close friendship with Shisui, who became his mentor and training partner. Together, they honed their skills and exchanged knowledge, cementing a brotherly connection.

When the Nine-Tails unleashed its devastation upon Konoha, Itachi found himself thrust into a position of responsibility. Alone at home, he safeguarded Sasuke, rescued his mother Mikoto from the collapsing debris, and sought refuge with his friend Izumi. The aftermath of the Nine-Tails' attack strained the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the village leadership, leading to their relocation to the outskirts of the village. This isolation, coupled with the destruction of the academy, posed challenges to Itachi's education, delaying his enrollment until a later date.

At the age of six, Itachi finally entered the Academy, swiftly proving himself as an unparalleled prodigy. His exceptional intellect and unmatched aptitude allowed him to excel in every subject, earning him the distinction of being the brightest among his peers. The Academy instructors and fellow students alike marveled at his brilliance, unanimous in their belief that such a genius had never before graced the Academy halls.

### Genin

   Four months after his enrollment, Itachi's teachers unanimously agreed to allow him to take the graduation exam early due to his exceptional abilities, well beyond the genin level. Passing the exam with ease later that month, Itachi maintained perfect grades throughout his time at the Academy. Alongside his regular curriculum, he delved deeply into studying the world's history, fostering a profound appreciation for the intricacies of the past.

Upon becoming the youngest post-war graduate, Itachi drew the attention of Danzō Shimura, a figure of influence in Konoha. Under the mentorship of Yūki Minazuki in Team 2, Itachi further honed his skills, reaching chūnin-level proficiency in record time. Recognizing his exceptional talents, Fugaku permitted him to participate in clan meetings held in the Naka Shrine basement, a testament to his rapid advancement.

Nearly a year after his graduation, Itachi had mastered ninjutsu to a degree where his missions became noticeably effortless, although his sensei, Yūki Minazuki, did not recommend him for the Chūnin Exams due to his young age. However, his abilities were showcased when, at the age of eight, Team 2, having distinguished themselves throughout the year, was entrusted with guarding the Fire Daimyō during his annual visit to Konoha. It was during this mission that a masked assailant attacked the convoy, tragically claiming the life of Tenma Izumo before Itachi's eyes. This traumatic event triggered the awakening of Itachi's Sharingan once more, a power he swiftly mastered in the face of adversity.

Continuing his growth, Itachi embarked on a three-part training exercise alongside his close friend Shisui. During this time, they intervened in a confrontation between the Third Hokage's Anbu and Root operatives. Itachi's exposure to this complex situation led to profound introspection, where he learned the importance of diverse moral perspectives, shaping his understanding of the world beyond singular viewpoints.

### Chūnin

At age 10, Konoha allowed Itachi to compete in the Chūnin Exams alone, which he passed and became a chūnin.

### ANBU

   At age 11, Itachi joined the Anbu as its youngest member. Itachi was assigned to Team Ro, working alongside Tenzō Senju, Hayate Gekkō, Yūgao Uzuki, Mikage Gekkō and with Kakashi Hatake as their captain. During his mentorship, Itachi became acquainted with Kakashi and showed interest in the Sharingan he possessed despite not being an Uchiha. At one point, they both worked together in a two-man squad following an exchange between Konohagakure and the Prajñā Group of the Land of Woods; killing the latter party after an attempted betrayal. They would work together until Itachi is promoted to a new Anbu team under Danzō's authority.

Itachi's accomplishments were a source of great pride for his family, his father viewing him as proof of the Uchiha's future prosperity and his brother viewing him as a model to live up to. Itachi spent a great deal of time with Sasuke, training with him (though rarely actually training him) and giving him the recognition their father did not.

However, for all the attention he received, few truly understood Itachi, believing his isolation to be a result of the gap between his abilities and theirs and not his dissatisfaction with the shinobi's life of conflict. Eventually, disdain for the villages unfair treatment of the Uchiha clan led them to plan a coup d'état. Fugaku, being the head of the Uchiha Clan, encouraged Itachi's advancement into the Anbu's ranks as a means of spying on the village. Itachi, however, knew an Uchiha coup would lead to intervention from other villages and ultimately start another World War, something he could not support. He instead became a double agent, reporting the Uchiha's actions to the Fourth Hokage and the Konoha Council in the hopes it would help them find a peaceful resolution.

Itachi shared the burden of betraying his clan with Shisui. But as time went on it became increasingly clear that peace could not be achieved. Shisui intended to use his Kotoamatsukami on the Uchiha's leaders to compel them to negotiate, but his right eye was stolen by Danzō before he had a chance. His own options exhausted, Shisui entrusted his remaining eye to Itachi and begged him to protect the village and their family name before drowning himself in the Naka River. Itachi was anguished by Shisui's death, awakening his Mangekyō Sharingan.

The following day some Uchiha, already suspicious of Itachi, accused him of murdering Shisui and staging a suicide; Itachi lost his composure and attacked them, defeating them easily. A rift was created between Itachi and his family, and his warnings to them to reconsider what they were doing fell on deaf ears. At age 12, he was promoted to Anbu Captain, with his publicly disclosed promotion age being 13 due to Danzō's request and Hiruzen's acceptance.

Itachi was also given command of his own three-man squad. Itachi would confront his father in the Naka Shrine basement, who revealed that he had awoken his own Mangekyō Sharingan during the Third Shinobi World War. Having read the Stone Tablet and learned the truth of the Mangekyō Sharingan's power, Fugaku calls for Itachi's aid in restraining the higher-ups in a bloodless coup; resisting calls from the clan's more popular favour of controlling the Nine-Tailed Fox. Instead, Itachi would return back to the Konoha Council to report the clan's imminent revolt.

Despite the Fourth Hokage's desire to negotiate with the Uchiha, Danzō Shimura insisted that there was no hope left for the Uchiha clan's survival. He presented Itachi with a grim ultimatum: support the Uchiha coup, leading to the annihilation of the entire clan, including Sasuke, in the ensuing conflict, or accept the grim task of wiping out the clan before the coup could commence and be granted the mercy of sparing Sasuke. Faced with an impossible choice, Itachi chose to protect his brother.

Haunted by his decision, Itachi was consumed by guilt, especially under the weight of knowing that Shisui, his close friend, would likely never forgive him for the choice he made to annihilate their clan. During this tumultuous time, Tenzō Senju, who had observed Itachi's unusual behaviour and persistent cough, urged him to seek medical attention. Taking his friend's advice, Itachi agreed, hoping to divert his mind from the impending tragedy.

In the hospital, Itachi found himself placed near Hayate, a fellow ANBU member suffering from chronic illness and currently experiencing a flare-up. During their conversation, they shared their reasons for joining ANBU, their dreams, and their desires for their families. Recognizing Itachi's inner conflict, Hayate sought to reassure and comfort him, a gesture for which Itachi expressed gratitude. Remembering his father's wisdom about not letting others dictate his life, Itachi resolved to stay true to his chosen path. Before parting ways, he gently placed Hayate under a genjutsu, ensuring he would peacefully sleep through the impending conflict.

Amidst his final preparations, Itachi detected a mysterious masked figure skulking around Konoha. Through careful observation, he became convinced that this figure was none other than Madara Uchiha, a malevolent force bent on inciting a fresh conflict. Itachi approached him with a daring proposal: he would aid "Madara" in eradicating the Uchiha, seeking vengeance for their abandonment of him decades earlier, under the condition that Madara spared the village. Surprisingly, Madara agreed to this ominous alliance, setting the stage for a tragic turn of events.

In one night Itachi and "Madara" slaughtered the entire clan. Itachi took it upon himself to personally execute his parents. He was worried that his father would fight back, knowing in a one vs. one, his father would win. However, despite his betrayal, they bore him no ill-will, instead telling him in the moments before they were killed that they were proud of him and requesting that he take care of Sasuke. Racked by grief following his actions, Itachi saw Sasuke as the only person suitable to punish him.

In order to set Sasuke on this road he cast himself as the villain, done by allowing Sasuke to find him standing over their parents' bodies. Sasuke fled, fearing his for his life, but Itachi chased him down to divulge the lie he had concocted: he killed their family to test his mettle and now wanted to test himself against the only remaining challenge to him, the little brother he had never loved. He encouraged Sasuke to become strong enough to kill him and take revenge, and to that end suggested he acquire a Mangekyō Sharingan of his own. Itachi left, but was surprised to find Sasuke already pursuing him with a newly-awakened Sharingan. Sasuke's attempt at vengeance failed and he passed out, but not before seeing Itachi cry with remorse.

Afterwards, he disguised a crow clone as a member of Root to threaten Danzō he would leak Konoha's secrets to enemy villages if Sasuke was harmed, having realised Danzō could not be trusted to keep his promises.

### Missing-nin

For his final business in the village, Itachi visited the Fourth Hokage and reported his mission completed, much to the Fourth's surprise and disappointment. Itachi requested that the Fourth look after Sasuke, which the Fourth vowed to do. Itachi left the village publicly a traitor but secretly with a new mission: to infiltrate "Madara"'s organisation, Akatsuki, and keep it from moving against Konoha.

Itachi was ambushed by his former Anbu squad under orders from Danzō, only to trick them into killing each other using genjutsu. At some point after joining Akatsuki, he was initially partnered up with Jūzō Biwa. While growing accustomed to his new setting and working well with his partner, the duo was eventually given a mission in the Land of Water. After completing it, they were ambushed by a hunter-nin squad led by Yagura. While initially pressed by the perfect jinchūriki, Itachi was able to defeat him with Amaterasu, but not before Jūzō was slain.

Sometime later, Orochimaru tried to steal Itachi's body in order to gain the Sharingan, but Itachi easily overpowered him, trapping him inside a paralysis genjutsu and severing his left hand to prevent him from dispelling it. Itachi expressed his disgust at Orochimaru for his inhumane experiments and was about to kill him when Kabuto saved Orochimaru but they were both forced to leave Akatsuki.

Later, Itachi was partnered with Kisame Hoshigaki, with whom he bonded over their shared notoriety for killing their own countrymen. To find a replacement for Orochimaru, Itachi helped recruit Deidara, whose art he defeated with his Sharingan's genjutsu; Deidara would forever after swear vengeance for the humiliating defeat. Itachi also aided in the recruitment of Hidan. Pain eventually caught wind of Orochimaru's attempt to destroy Konoha and requested a team to investigate, which Itachi immediately volunteered for out of concern for Sasuke's safety.

At a certain point, Itachi came to a grim realization: his persistent cough was a symptom of a terminal illness. Despite the dire prognosis, he clung to life through a combination of potent medication and sheer determination. His sole motivation for enduring the ravages of his illness was the desire to survive long enough to meet his fate at the hands of Sasuke.

## Personality

Itachi Uchiha possesses a complex and multifaceted personality that evolves significantly throughout his life. From a young age, he displayed exceptional calmness and insight, demonstrating maturity and knowledge beyond his years. Despite his extraordinary talents, Itachi remains remarkably humble, never letting his accomplishments or fame inflate his ego. He approaches situations with unbiased and accurate assessments, freely acknowledging the skills of others and maintaining a deep sense of humility.

Itachi's deep understanding of history, not just within his clan or village but of the world, grants him a broader perspective, allowing him to appreciate the significance of events and foresee their potential consequences. This knowledge makes him contemplative about the future and concerned about the direction in which the world is heading. His ability to view situations objectively without prejudice enables him to evaluate matters solely on their merits, reflecting his commitment to fairness and justice.

Despite his pacifist nature, Itachi is a highly skilled ninja, proficient in various techniques. He prefers avoiding conflict and relies on genjutsu as a first option, aiming to end fights with minimal damage. His commitment to the greater good and his dedication to Konoha led him to endure rigorous training, making himself as helpful as possible to others. Despite his aversion to violence, he can be ruthless and wrathful when seeking revenge against those who wrong his loved ones.

His deep affection for his younger brother, Sasuke, is a defining aspect of his personality. Itachi's love for Sasuke motivates him to make difficult choices, including orchestrating the downfall of their clan for Sasuke's safety. Itachi's dedication to Sasuke often takes precedence in his decisions, leading him to train his brother and prioritize his well-being above all else.

Itachi's character is marked by self-sacrifice and burden-bearing. He takes on immense responsibilities and hardships, choosing to shoulder the weight of his actions alone. Despite his ruthless acts, he is tormented by guilt and seeks redemption, particularly in Sasuke's eyes. His final moments reveal a profoundly caring and remorseful side as he admits his mistakes and apologizes to Sasuke for failing as an older brother.

## Appearance

Itachi is a fairly tall man with a fair complexion. His eyes are black, and underneath them are long, pronounced tear-troughs. He sports dark navy hair pulled back into a low ponytail, framed by center-parted bangs that extend to his chin; over the years, both the ponytail and the bangs grow longer.

His overall appearance bears a striking resemblance to Sasuke's, his younger brother. Just like Sasuke, he is considered very handsome, capturing the infatuation of many girls.

As a member of Akatsuki, he dons the standard Akatsuki cloak and a slashed Konoha forehead protector, symbolizing his severed ties with the village. The cloak's high collar obscures his ponytail, and he occasionally unbuttons it to mid-chest, resting his left arm there. Beneath the cloak, he wears attire typical of the Akatsuki: mesh armor with navy accents under an identical T-shirt, cinched with a simple white belt at the waist, and paired with dark blue pants. His right ring finger is adorned with his Akatsuki ring, a red one bearing the kanji for "vermilion". He wears light blue nail polish on his fingers and toes and a necklace with three silver rings containing red gems.

## Abilities

Even within the famed and battle-adept Uchiha clan, Itachi is a genius of unparalleled talent, a prodigy whose like has never been seen in the history of the academy. Renowned for consistently displaying skills far beyond his years, he rapidly ascends through the ranks to become one of the most powerful shinobi Konoha has ever produced. In the presence of Hiruzen, Danzo once claimed that Itachi is the kind of ninja you encounter perhaps once every century.

Itachi boasts the fastest completion time for the Forest of Death in his Chūnin Exams, finishing it in an astonishing 5 hours and 37 minutes when he was just nine years old, competing solo. Despite his youth, he is highly proficient in all three main ninja skill sets, effortlessly mastering new techniques through mere observation. His abilities garner praise from both allies and foes; even Orochimaru, one of the Sannin, openly concedes that Itachi is stronger than him. Shisui, considered the strongest Uchiha of their time, acknowledges Itachi's superiority as well.

Naturally endowed with strong chakra as an Uchiha, Itachi exhibits highly advanced chakra control from a young age, channeling chakra to enhance his strikes, even shattering a boulder large enough to crush several people. However, his actual chakra reserves are affected by his terminal illness. During the Uchiha Massacre, Itachi can use his Mangekyō Sharingan five times with minimal exhaustion. In the years following, merely three uses of his Mangekyō Sharingan in a single day render him unable to activate even the basic Sharingan and require substantial rest to regain his strength, preventing him from engaging in prolonged battles.

Itachi excels in taijutsu, easily defeating three members of the Konoha Military Police Force at the age of 11. He possesses exceptional speed and reflexes, able to keep up with Shisui, a shinobi renowned for his speed. His rapid hand movements are particularly notable; he can perform hand seals so swiftly that even skilled Sharingan users find it challenging to follow him. Similar to Shisui, his usage of the Body Flicker Technique allows him to move vast distances instantaneously, leaving his opponents little chance to react or counterattack. Itachi also demonstrates remarkable fortitude; despite suffering from a crippling disease for years, he maintains his composure and fights at near-perfect form.

Itachi is proficient with a sword, his primary weapon during the Uchiha Clan Downfall. He specializes in shurikenjutsu, displaying exceptional skill even as a child; he could flawlessly hit a complex set of eight targets, one of which was concealed in a blind spot, by accurately deflecting his projectile off another to redirect both in mid-air. His throwing speed is imperceptible, negating the advantages of Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation. He is equally adept with kunai, using them to spar with opponents wielding swords. Itachi learned advanced sleight-of-hand techniques from Shisui, minimizing the time opponents have to react.

Itachi possesses a wide array of nature transformations, including Fire, Water, Wind, Yin, and Yang Release. His affinity for Fire Release, a common trait among Uchiha, is evident; he mastered the clan's Great Fireball Technique at a very young age and can coat shuriken with fire to enhance their offensive capabilities. With Water Release, Itachi can perform the Water Dragon Bullet Technique without an external water source, shaping existing water into tendrils to strike opponents from multiple directions.

As a staunch pacifist, Itachi specializes in genjutsu, often involving crows. He uses genjutsu to share information or psychologically disable opponents, allowing him to end fights instantly. Renowned as one of Konohagakure's premier users, rivaling Shisui himself, his illusions have exceptional potency even without the aid of his Sharingan. Itachi can seamlessly affect his targets without them realizing it, even if they are on guard, and perform genjutsu with a mere pointing gesture. His proficiency extends to long-range genjutsu, enabling him to control multiple individuals outside the range of an entire Sensor Division, a testament to his exceptional skill.

Itachi awakens the Sharingan at the age of 4, on the battlefield of the Third Shinobi War, but doesn't use it until immediately activating it again after witnessing his teammate Tenma Izumo's death, manifesting two tomoe in each eye. He quickly matures and masters his dojutsu. Even from a young age, he demonstrates skill and power surpassing most of his clan members, earning him the moniker "Itachi of the Sharingan." He keeps his Sharingan active nearly constantly, with minimal drain on his chakra levels. The Sharingan grants him the ability to see the flow of chakra, predict movements, and facilitate his use of genjutsu. Against other genjutsu users, he can turn their own genjutsu against them.

Itachi awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan after witnessing Shisui's suicide. Its design comprises three spiraling curves around the pupil. His right eye allows him to use Amaterasu, igniting whatever he looks at with black flames that consume everything, including fire itself, and can be extinguished at will. With either eye, he can use Tsukuyomi, a genjutsu that traps opponents' minds in an illusory world of his design, capable of altering their perception of matter, space, gravity, and even time. Tsukuyomi can cause enough mental damage to kill the victim, should Itachi provide enough chakra. Even survivors remain hospitalized for extended periods.

Having awakened the Mangekyō in both eyes, Itachi can also use Susanoo. At its simplest, he can produce extra arms or bones to enhance his combat options. In its full form, Itachi is surrounded by a spectral warrior protecting him from damage. In addition to the chakra swords and Yasaka Magatama common to all Susanoo, Itachi's Susanoo wields the Sword of Totsuka, an ethereal sword that seals any person it pierces into its gourd hilt, and the Yata Mirror, a shield that reflects any attack by changing its chakra nature to counterbalance an attack. The simultaneous use of both weapons renders Itachi's Susanoo nearly invincible.

Using any of these techniques requires significant amounts of chakra; excessive use deactivates his Sharingan. The longer Itachi uses his Mangekyō Sharingan, the more his eyesight deteriorates. The use of the Mangekyō causes his eyes to bleed, a sign of the immense strain it puts on his body.

Itachi is highly intelligent, hailed as the greatest genius in the history of the Academy. He maintains perfect grades from the day he starts school until his graduation, achieving graduation in just four months after joining at the age of 6. He holds the second-highest scores in the history of the Chūnin Exams written test, behind Minato Namikaze, without resorting to cheating methods. During the Second Test of the Chunin Exams, Itachi completes it in record time despite participating alone instead of in a team of three. He is composed, observant, and quick-thinking, remaining calm in battle and responding with maximum efficiency, minimizing the likelihood of misjudging circumstances. Even at a young age, he is always calculating and methodical in his approach to any situation, leaving little room for error. During his infiltration of Konoha, he subtly leaks Akatsuki's goals to Kakashi, Kurenai, Asuma, and Jiraiya without arousing Kisame's suspicions.

## Trivia

* Favourites:
	+ Food: Cabbage and onigiri with seaweed filling
	+ Colour: Black
	+ Season: Spring
	+ Time of Day: Night
	+ Weather: Cold Cloudy
	+ Flower: Black Dahlias
	+ Animal: Mouse
* The name "Itachi" means "weasel" (鼬), while his family name "Uchiha" is another way of pronouncing "uchiwa" (団扇, *paper fan*), which is actually the Uchiha clan's symbol. Uchiwa can be used to fan flames, making the flame hotter — referring to the fact that the Uchiha is a clan of Fire Release users
* Itachi's nickname "**…of the Sharingan**" (写輪眼の…, *Sharingan no…*) is also held by Kakashi Hatake and Sasuke Uchiha