Re: The Smartes Characters In Naruto
Agreed. Genjutsu requires high intelligence and chakra control, and amongst the Uchiha clan, a clan noted for their ability in combat, Itachi was seen as a prodigy to surpass the entire clan and lead it to glory. He was a Chunin at an age younger than most ninja passed the Academy. He planned out events almost a decade in advance (Having Sasuke come after him n' such), had wide knowledge, and was capable and smart enough to keep Danzo away from Sasuke, knowing of Danzo's extreme (and somewhat radical) loyalty to Konohagakure.
Edit: Itachi also knew that Madara would try to sway Sasuke, possibly to destroy Konoha, and thus gave his ''gift'' to Naruto, as well as ''Transcription Seal: Amaterasu'' to Sasuke if Madara ever showed his face.
Itachi was pretty pimp.