Itachi

Biodata

Power Progression

Appearance

• Introduced as a cool-looking seven-year-old with an expressionless face and unusually calm eyes 1.
• Wears black training clothes during his early shuriken practice 3.
• Maintains a composed expression even after impressive performances, including his Academy entrance test and kunai practice 16 22.

Personality

Itachi is disciplined, reserved, and serious about a ninja’s responsibilities. He initially dismisses Rìtiān’s inventions as distractions from training, insisting that ninja should grow stronger to protect their village and clan. His restrained manner frequently contrasts with Rìtiān’s jokes and boasting 3 7 8.

He is observant enough to suspect that Rìtiān conceals his abilities, but does not let those suspicions erase his affection. He defends him against Daisuke, warns him about potential danger, and gradually comes to trust him despite his unexplained talents and connections 3 4 11 40.

His loyalty to both Konoha and the Uchiha becomes a source of distress when Danzo demands intelligence on his clansmen. Although he accepts the assignment, he remains determined to prevent conflict between the clan and village. Rìtiān’s suggestion that he report selectively offers him a way to exercise his own judgment 33.

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Itachi awakened the Uchiha Clan’s Sharingan at seven 15.

• His early awakening contributes to his reputation as a prodigy 15 16.
• No further eye evolution or specific Sharingan technique is documented in the supplied appearances.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique

Itachi practices the Great Fireball Technique and teaches Rìtiān its foundations 7 8.

• Explains chakra nature transformation, sensing fire-nature chakra, and gathering it before attempting the technique 8.
• Recalls needing three days to successfully gather fire-nature chakra during his own training 8.
• Recognizes the exceptional speed and power of Rìtiān’s apparent seven-day mastery 8.

Shurikenjutsu and Kunai Throwing

Itachi demonstrates accurate projectile handling during both private training and Academy lessons 3 22.

• Lands several shuriken precisely in a target’s bull’s-eye from dozens of meters away 3.
• Scores nine hits out of ten during Iruka’s kunai exercise, before Rìtiān performs his blindfolded demonstration 22.

Taijutsu

Itachi’s movements are described as crisp, efficient, and precise during the Academy entrance examination 16.

• Sustains a two-minute spar against the examiner and receives full marks 16.
• Teaches Rìtiān the Uchiha Clan’s basic taijutsu 15.

Instruction

Fugaku entrusts Itachi with Rìtiān’s early ninja education 1 3.

• Assesses chakra extraction and teaches the Clone, Substitution, and Transformation Techniques 3.
• Provides patient, step-by-step Fire Release instruction 8.
• Judges Rìtiān’s contests against Daisuke and Shisui 4 27.

History

Training Rìtiān

In Year 48 of Konoha, Fugaku orders five-year-old Rìtiān to begin training alongside Itachi. Itachi becomes his practical instructor, quickly noticing that his apparent beginner’s progress is unusually fast. When Daisuke mocks Rìtiān, Itachi defends him as his little brother and subsequently judges their Three Basic Jutsu wager 1 3 4.

Rìtiān later seeks Great Fireball instruction to provide a believable explanation for a technique already acquired through his system. Unaware of that advantage, Itachi is astonished by his progress. He warns Rìtiān against displaying the technique at the Youth Competition and reports his talent to Fugaku, who orders secrecy 7 8.

Business and Academy Life

Despite his initial objections to Rìtiān’s inventions, Itachi helps collect payments for the ice cream business and accompanies its expansion onto Konoha Main Street at Fugaku’s instruction 14.

He brings Rìtiān to the Academy entrance examination, handles his registration paperwork, and submits Fugaku’s recommendation letter. Both are accepted into the same class. Itachi subsequently watches Rìtiān’s schoolyard antics with a mixture of exasperation and curiosity 16 17 18.

When Rìtiān reports a masked outsider investigating his store, Itachi agrees to notify Fugaku and the clan. He also arranges Rìtiān’s meeting with Shisui at Naka Shrine and referees their spar 20 26 27.

Danzo’s Assignment

Danzo’s recommendation for ANBU troubles Itachi even before the purpose becomes explicit. At Root’s base, Danzo demands that he monitor the Uchiha, framing the assignment as protection for both Konoha and the clan. Itachi reluctantly agrees 32 33.

Afterward, Rìtiān reassures him that he has support from himself, Shisui, and Sasuke. Itachi welcomes Rìtiān’s proposal to report trivial information while judging important matters for himself; no subsequent reporting outcome is shown 33.

As Itachi’s ANBU career develops, Rìtiān supplies a scroll identifying enemy spies hidden in Konoha, hoping to help him earn merit and eventually become a squad leader. Itachi accepts the intelligence and explicitly affirms his trust in Rìtiān. The promotion remains a goal rather than a documented achievement 37 40.

Equipment & Items

• Shuriken — Used for precision target practice 3.
• Kunai — Used during Academy throwing exercises 22.
• Enemy-spy intelligence scroll — Supplied by Rìtiān to support his ANBU work and advancement 40.

Relationships

• Uchiha Rìtiān — Initially identified as his younger cousin and frequently addressed as his little brother. Their relationship develops from instruction and suspicion into mutual protection and explicit trust 1 3 33 40.
• Uchiha Fugaku — His father and clan head; assigns him to instruct Rìtiān and receives his report on Rìtiān’s Fire Release talent 3 8.
• Uchiha Sasuke — His younger brother, introduced as a newborn. Rìtiān invokes Sasuke as part of Itachi’s support network during the crisis over Danzo’s assignment 1 33.
• Uchiha Shisui — Trusted associate who coordinates with him on clan matters. Itachi introduces Rìtiān to Shisui’s training and serves as their referee 7 26 27.
• Danzo — Sponsors his ANBU selection and pressures him into spying on the Uchiha. Itachi suspects his motives and later acknowledges Rìtiān’s warning that he cannot be trusted 32 33 40.

Notable Quotes

“Daisuke, watch your mouth. Uchiha Rìtiān is my little brother.” 3

“All I know is that I can't let the Uchiha Clan and Konoha fight.” 33

“I trust you.” 40

Continuity Notes

• Chapter 8 describes Itachi as having already graduated from the Ninja Academy at seven, while Chapters 15–16 subsequently depict him applying and enrolling alongside Rìtiān 8 15 16.
• Chapter 40 frames his ANBU entry as imminent, although earlier chapters already establish his selection and training 32 33 37 40.