Itachi's Familial Roles

[Xlad]

Damn. As expected of you, Chie. U_U

 

[Chie]

Damn. As expected of you, Chie. U_U

Thank you.

 

[Ambivalence]

You're making it very difficult to add something, Chie. Everything's covered flawlessly, and though i dislike Fugaku and Mikoto's decision to put the clan ahead of their own family, that was immediately evaporated when they willingly let Itachi murder them and even offered words of consolation in their final moments.

Spectacular ode to what is, in my opinion, the best character of this manga. Keep the Itachi threads coming, because honestly, you're such a breath of fresh air after all the ''Itachi solos'', i'm glad we have someone like you to remind us of Itachi's true greatness.

 

[Chie]

You're making it very difficult to add something, Chie. Everything's covered flawlessly, and though i dislike Fugaku and Mikoto's decision to put the clan ahead of their own family, that was immediately evaporated when they willingly let Itachi murder them and even offered words of consolation in their final moments.

Spectacular ode to what is, in my opinion, the best character of this manga. Keep the Itachi threads coming, because honestly, you're such a breath of fresh air after all the ''Itachi solos'', i'm glad we have someone like you to remind us of Itachi's true greatness.

@bold-I think their final moments influenced Itachi's view on death as well.

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At the end of the day, that moment was when Fugaku and Mikoto could fulfill the role they were supposed to- parents who are proud of their child even if things didn't go as they planned.

I'm happy that you liked the thread. Not sure if I'll be making more though. xD And I may not be on NB for much longer. :/

 

[~Ethereal~]

Itachi played both roles. When he was younger he was an excellent older brother to Sasuke and as you pointed out, he even stood up to Fugaku for him when Sasuke clearly wasn't ready to do it himself. That couldn't have been easy considering Fugaku's personality, but Itachi did it without hesitation. Later on, after the massacre he took on a more fatherly role imo, watching over Sasuke, threatening those who would otherwise harm Sasuke, and even returning to a village full of shinobi eager to kill him all just to keep Danzo in his place. People don't always appreciate just how much of his life Itachi gave up for Sasuke and how much he put into protecting him. Itachi's methods might be questionable to some, but you can't deny he loved Sasuke and gave his all into keeping his promise.

Great read Chie. Thanks ^/_\^​

To further add on to Truth's point, in part 1 Sasuke and Itachi looked like father and son. I guess, it's to show Itachi's closeness to Sasuke through imagery is well.

 

[Romy9]

I bet even the trolls took time to read this. Itachi is the best written character in Naruto and this thread surely elaborates it.

 

[Megax Rocker7]

Indeed itachi is a great character his fanboys are the ones to make him hard to like nice thread btw.

 

[Magatsu Izanagi]

I'd love to add something to this fine piece of work, but there isn't much to say because you covered everything flawlessly! Great thread, I love it (as always), it just goes to show the depth to Itachi's character that often goes forgotten.

You know, I've noticed that your threads seem to have a certain style to them. They're very accessible, well-written and thought out... anyone who decides to make a thread like this can learn a thing or two from you, myself included.

 

[Trea]

Great thread, very well done. I tried to +rep you but I have to spread it around. The only time I questioned Itachi's actions was when he used tsukiyomi on Sasuke to make him repeatedly see his parent's death. I know he wanted to increase Sasuke's hatred for him in order to make him stronger but that really seemed like unnecessary torture to me. At the time I remember thinking that it was beyond cruel to make someone relive that sense of loss over and over again.

The other thing that surprised me about Itachi was his and Kisame's relationship. Kisame was suspicious of his own people and had no problem killing his own team when he was younger and yet he seemed to trust and admire Itachi. He seemed surprisingly unsuspicious when he and Itachi would go to Konoha to just look around and not carry out their mission to get Naruto for the Akatsuki. Kisame was as strong as a jinchuriki so it could not be fear of Itachi that kept him in line, it had to be respect, admiration or both. Itachi would have never turned Naruto over to the Akatsuki because he was part of Itachi's plan to protect Sasuke and Konoha.

 

[Chie]

To further add on to Truth's point, in part 1 Sasuke and Itachi looked like father and son. I guess, it's to show Itachi's closeness to Sasuke through imagery is well.

That's true too. And, with Fugaku not really being involved in Sasuke's life much at any point- Itachi did double as his father figure too.

I bet even the trolls took time to read this. Itachi is the best written character in Naruto and this thread surely elaborates it.

Thanks for reading.

Indeed itachi is a great character his fanboys are the ones to make him hard to like nice thread btw.

Thank you.

I'd love to add something to this fine piece of work, but there isn't much to say because you covered everything flawlessly! Great thread, I love it (as always), it just goes to show the depth to Itachi's character that often goes forgotten.

You know, I've noticed that your threads seem to have a certain style to them. They're very accessible, well-written and thought out... anyone who decides to make a thread like this can learn a thing or two from you, myself included.

Thank you.

Well, I actually like the layout of your threads more. People can learn something from you, too. U_U

Great thread, very well done. I tried to +rep you but I have to spread it around. The only time I questioned Itachi's actions was when he used tsukiyomi on Sasuke to make him repeatedly see his parent's death. I know he wanted to increase Sasuke's hatred for him in order to make him stronger but that really seemed like unnecessary torture to me. At the time I remember thinking that it was beyond cruel to make someone relive that sense of loss over and over again.

The other thing that surprised me about Itachi was his and Kisame's relationship. Kisame was suspicious of his own people and had no problem killing his own team when he was younger and yet he seemed to trust and admire Itachi. He seemed surprisingly unsuspicious when he and Itachi would go to Konoha to just look around and not carry out their mission to get Naruto for the Akatsuki. Kisame was as strong as a jinchuriki so it could not be fear of Itachi that kept him in line, it had to be respect, admiration or both. Itachi would have never turned Naruto over to the Akatsuki because he was part of Itachi's plan to protect Sasuke and Konoha.

@bold- I can understand why you'd think that, but given that...

a) Itachi was trying to convince him that after 8 years of loving him- he was evil.
b) He was indeed trying to get him to become stronger. It led to Sasuke awakening his first tomoe.
c) He was attempting to give him a goal so that he'd be motivated to live. Sasuke's motivation to live against Haku, Orochimaru, Gaara etc was to kill Itachi. The elder brother gave him something to strive for. If he hadn't done this- Sasuke would have given up long ago and be dead right now.

It also alleviated the burden in the way that Sasuke could direct all his hatred towards Itachi and no one else. So that, when Itachi's death would come around Sasuke would have a moment of catharsis and be relieved.

Itachi was being cruel to be kind. Things wouldn't be sunshine and rainbows as him being a nukenin. Even after the incident, when the brothers went outside their home Sasuke continued to question Itachi saying that he didn't think he'd do something like this. It took not only the Tsukiyomi, but also a speech from Itachi to convince Sasuke that he was evil. This says alot. It was a cruel act, yes. Unnecessary imo... no. It made sense.

I agree with your second paragraph and noticed that as well.



Also, don't worry about the rep. U_U I'm just glad that you liked the thread.

 

[Kishi Uzumaki]

Your perspective made me realize things that i was not been able to understand before so thanks for that and this is an excellent thread

 

[Chie]

Your perspective made me realize things that i was not been able to understand before so thanks for that and this is an excellent thread

Thank you for reading and I'm glad that this allowed you to understand the character more.

 

[Transcendence]

I mean, what else more can be said? I really underestimated the length of this thread coming in to it... >_<

But like always, great job Chie. I always viewed Itachi as more of a father than Fugaku ever was to Sasuke, at least in my own opinion. Fugaku was just too stern with his family, and he put the clan over his own family which proved where his allegiances truly lied. Itachi was always watching over Sasuke when they were younger and never stopped once he left the village, or when he was revived. He was so much like his mother in that sense that I think it's beautiful. At first glance of his character arcs, he seems to be stern like his father and dark, but in reality, he's as sweet and gentle as his mother. I love that about him.

 

[Chie]

I mean, what else more can be said? I really underestimated the length of this thread coming in to it... >_<

But like always, great job Chie. I always viewed Itachi as more of a father than Fugaku ever was to Sasuke, at least in my own opinion. Fugaku was just too stern with his family, and he put the clan over his own family which proved where his allegiances truly lied. Itachi was always watching over Sasuke when they were younger and never stopped once he left the village, or when he was revived. He was so much like his mother in that sense that I think it's beautiful. At first glance of his character arcs, he seems to be stern like his father and dark, but in reality, he's as sweet and gentle as his mother. I love that about him.

Thanks. And I'm of the same opinion as you.