Uchiha Itachi

Biodata

Power Progression

The later milestones below are Ruri’s recollections of the original Naruto storyline, not achievements Itachi has reached in the novel’s current Academy storyline.

Background / History

Itachi receives rigorous elite training from his father from early childhood. By the time he attends the Ninja Academy, his fundamentals already exceed its standards. His family sends him primarily to reinforce those foundations and learn how to interact with others, with early graduation planned within a couple of years 26.

His reputation precedes his enrollment: Hizashi identifies him as a same-age rival for Ruri, while Uchiha children and Academy spectators recognize him as their clan’s genius 4 24. At the enrollment ceremony, he is assigned to Class Five under Asuma Sarutobi alongside Ruri and Reika Hyuga 17.

Appearance

• Black hair and two facial creases distinguish him when Ruri locates him in the enrollment crowd 17.
• Handsome features attract considerable attention from his classmates, particularly the girls 18 22.
• A composed expression and mature bearing make him stand out despite his young age 18 24.

Personality

Itachi is restrained and generally uninterested in showing off. He gives a brief introduction, ignores praise after his throwing assessment, and initially intends to leave once the playground dispute is settled 18 22 25.

His commitment to clan honor reflects his father’s teaching that the Uchiha name matters more than life. Although he does not initially want to intervene in the children’s argument, an insult to the clan compels him to act 24 25.

His confidence can become arrogance. He initially treats Ruri as no stronger than the two Hyuga children he has just beaten, then loses composure when his Great Fireball is countered. Even after that defeat, he underestimates Ruri until a later throwing demonstration makes the difference in their strength unmistakable 26 28 37.

Abilities & Skills

Ninja Tool Throwing

• Scores 96 out of 100 with ten shuriken: eight bull’s-eyes, a nine, and a seven. The two imperfect hits are on targets positioned edge-on 22.
• Launches eight shuriken toward Ruri from multiple directions. Observing teachers judge his throwing skill and power comparable to their own, with even better accuracy 26.
• Throws three Ruowu simultaneously in a triangular formation, landing all three in the ten-point ring at forty-five meters 36.
• His multi-directional volley is completely intercepted by Ruri’s shuriken 26.

Taijutsu and Weapon Combat

• Defeats two Hyuga children in less than a minute using evasive movement, close-range strikes, and a shoulder throw 25.
• Quickly pins Shan Yan and holds a Ruowu against his neck to win their tournament match 42.
• Against Ruri, his stamina dwindles during their close-range exchange, leaving him slower and unable to maintain his position 26.

Substitution Technique

• Avoids Ruri’s Konoha Whirlwind with a substitution that turns into a log after being struck 27.
• Executes the switch without Ruri noticing its timing, despite Ruri’s active Byakugan 27.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique

• Forms hand seals and exhales an enormous fireball from above and behind Ruri 27.
• Produces enough heat for distant spectators to feel it; the watching chunin teachers consider the attack beyond what they can readily stop 27.
• The fireball is completely dispersed by Ruri’s Eight Trigrams Palms: Heavenly Spin 28.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ninja Tool Pouch — carries the shuriken used in his first throwing assessment 22.
• Shuriken — used for precision throwing and multi-directional attacks 22 26.
• Ruowu — used for close combat, throwing practice, and restraining Shan Yan 26 36 42.

Relationships

• Uchiha Fugaku — father and clan head, identified by Ruri at enrollment. Provides Itachi’s elite training and instills his obligation to defend clan honor 17 25 26.
• Ruri Hyuga — classmate and rival. Defeats Itachi in the playground confrontation and finishes above him in both the throwing assessment and sparring tournament 22 29 46.
• Asuma Sarutobi — Class Five instructor; administers Itachi’s throwing assessments and officiates his match against Shan Yan 17 22 36 42.
• Reika Hyuga — classmate and seatmate. Ruri embarrasses her by teasing her about sitting beside Itachi; Itachi ignores the exchange 21.
• Uchiha Jin — fellow clan member who recognizes him as the clan head’s son. Helps catch and carry him away after his defeat 24 29.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academy Enrollment and Assessment

• Joins Class Five and draws attention with his brief, composed introduction 17 18.
• Establishes himself as a leading student with a 96-point throwing score, though Ruri takes first place with a perfect hundred 22.

Playground Clan Dispute

Itachi intervenes after Tokuma Hyuga disparages the Uchiha Clan and swiftly defeats the two Hyuga children. Ruri then blocks his departure and challenges him to demonstrate the Uchiha prodigy’s strength 24 25.

Ruri counters his taijutsu, shuriken, and Great Fireball before trapping him in the Eight Trigrams Field. All sixty-four palm strikes land, leaving Itachi unconscious with his chakra points sealed. Ruri states that he has avoided damaging Itachi’s internal organs and that the points should reopen after a day’s rest 26 27 28 29.

Return to Class and Sparring Tournament

• Returns to school after the defeat and later takes pride in his forty-five-meter throwing demonstration 34 36.
• Recognizes the gap between himself and Ruri when Ruri throws a Ruowu through a wooden target and into the wall 37.
• Easily defeats Shan Yan in the tournament’s opening round and ultimately finishes second, behind Ruri 42 46.

Notable Quotes

“That's enough for today. Let this be a lesson to you, and remember: not just anyone can sully the Uchiha Clan's name!” 25

“Sorry, but for the honor of my clan, I have no choice. Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!” 27