I have always believed Itachi had massacred his clan, but the longer this story continues, the more confusing the events get. I don’t know if we are dealing with a retcon or not, but Kishi clearly wants us - through characters- accepting Itachi, as a remorseful hero, who’s always been loyal to Konoha. "I will always be Itachi uchiha of the hidden leaf village"- Itachi.
Obviously, this isn’t possible with a guy who committed “genocide” which is why I think Kishi plans on dropping a bomb before Itachi goes away, permanently. Kabuto, repeatedly, emphasizes on Itachi’s lying capabilities and there’s a reason for that…
First of all, on the night of the massacre, we did not actually see Itachi go on a killing spree. No women no baby no anything. He made Sasuke relive witnessing his parents’ death, yes, but we didn’t actually see bloodshed on Itachi’s part. Kishi left it very open, with good reason; he only made us privy to very few details so he could change it later on. The only time we actually saw Itachi on the crime scene was when he was found in his parents’ room. I mean for all we know, he just arrived to the scene as well, or he had to personally be there so he could convince Sasuke that he was the murderer. Are we supposed to believe that a so-called pacifist would join forces with a maniac like Madara, and, willingly, rid the world of the uchiha clan all together?
Secondly, Itachi has remained very vague whenever the subject is brought up (he even told Naruto to be quiet), and the only thing Itachi fully acknowledges is the fact that he ruined Sasuke’s life. All the other stuff can easily change based on what really happened back then. On the other hand, he pretty much told Sasuke, that most things aren’t what they seem.
Finally, Itachi has flaws. Everyone can see them. However, all these flaws are completely ignored by everyone interacting with him. Almost like they all have blinders on. He is treated as a heroic, respected figure you better listen to, despite his track record suggesting otherwise. Naruto yelled and punched his own farther, yet blindly accepted everything Itachi had to say- including his comparison with the evil Madara. Killer B took it a step further and actually praised Itachi which tells me Itachi will someday be redeemed.
Who killed the clan?
Tobi or Danzo.
Obviously, this isn’t possible with a guy who committed “genocide” which is why I think Kishi plans on dropping a bomb before Itachi goes away, permanently. Kabuto, repeatedly, emphasizes on Itachi’s lying capabilities and there’s a reason for that…
First of all, on the night of the massacre, we did not actually see Itachi go on a killing spree. No women no baby no anything. He made Sasuke relive witnessing his parents’ death, yes, but we didn’t actually see bloodshed on Itachi’s part. Kishi left it very open, with good reason; he only made us privy to very few details so he could change it later on. The only time we actually saw Itachi on the crime scene was when he was found in his parents’ room. I mean for all we know, he just arrived to the scene as well, or he had to personally be there so he could convince Sasuke that he was the murderer. Are we supposed to believe that a so-called pacifist would join forces with a maniac like Madara, and, willingly, rid the world of the uchiha clan all together?
Secondly, Itachi has remained very vague whenever the subject is brought up (he even told Naruto to be quiet), and the only thing Itachi fully acknowledges is the fact that he ruined Sasuke’s life. All the other stuff can easily change based on what really happened back then. On the other hand, he pretty much told Sasuke, that most things aren’t what they seem.
Finally, Itachi has flaws. Everyone can see them. However, all these flaws are completely ignored by everyone interacting with him. Almost like they all have blinders on. He is treated as a heroic, respected figure you better listen to, despite his track record suggesting otherwise. Naruto yelled and punched his own farther, yet blindly accepted everything Itachi had to say- including his comparison with the evil Madara. Killer B took it a step further and actually praised Itachi which tells me Itachi will someday be redeemed.
Who killed the clan?
Tobi or Danzo.
