What did Itachi want for Sasuke?

Itachi wanted Sasuke to be strong enough to face any challenge in the cruel shinobi world they live in and he knew having the Mangekyō would give Sasuke a huge advantage which it obviously did. Shortly after attaining Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan, Sasuke was even strong enough to take on the Raikage at such a young age.
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What did Itachi do for Sasuke?

Itachi led Sasuke, the brother he spared, on a course for revenge and vengeance. He believed only Sasuke could pass judgment on him for the massacre that he had committed, and wanted his brother Sasuke to get strong enough to slay him.
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What was Itachi's goal?

Madara reveals to Sasuke that Itachi's goal, other than implanting the Amaterasu within Sasuke, was to seal away Orochimaru as well as Sasuke's Cursed Seal of Heaven, a feat that was only capable if he had reduced Sasuke's chakra levels to their bare minimum.
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Why did Itachi spare Sasuke?

Why Did Itachi Spare Sasuke? Itachi spared Sasuke due to his immense love for him. The Uchihas were planning to overthrow the leaf village, but Itachi was given a choice. Danzo told him that the entire Uchiha clan would be wiped out no matter what happens, but he can save his brother.
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Did Itachi let Sasuke win on purpose?

He did let him win though, Itachi had the upper hand since the fight began. But because he had other motives, he had to let him win. Thank you this is the real answer. Itachi only used Amaterasu to draw out Orochimaru.
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Itachi shows Sasuke the truth behind the Uchiha massacre



Why did Itachi smile when Naruto hit him?

It can mean several things: The most obvious is that Itachi is pleased because Naruto has identified himself as the "closest friend" that Sasuke has to kill in order for Sasuke to obtain the Mangekyou.
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Why did Itachi love Sasuke so much?

When Obito told Sasuke the real reason behind Itachi's motives, it was revealed that Sasuke was spared because his older brother actually loved and cared for him above anyone else.
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What were Itachi's true intentions?

Itachi put on a pretense of wanting to steal Sasuke's eyes and become even more powerful, but Itachi soon realized his intentions for Sasuke had backfired. His brother hadn't learned from the loss of his family, but became consumed with a need for revenge.
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Was Itachi a good guy?

Itachi Uchiha (in Japanese: うちはイタチ, Uchiha Itachi) is a major antagonist and anti-villain in the manga and anime series Naruto, and the older brother of the series' deuteragonist, Sasuke Uchiha.
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What made Itachi evil?

Itachi Uchiha had always been a hero, but no one really knew about him and his past. It was only after Itachi's death that his past was revealed by Obito. Itachi carried the burden of murdering his clan including his parents. He had to leave the village and then he joined Akatsuki.
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Why did Itachi betray his clan?

Itachi killed his clan because he was under the impression they were going to overthrow the village. Danzo struck a deal with Itachi that allowed Sasuke to be spared, so long as Itachi made it seem that he simply went rogue to test his power.
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What did Itachi sacrifice?

He sacrificed his father, his mother and even his entire clan, but he never lost himself. Itachi Uchiha is the man who sacrificed his own path in life to save his brother.
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Why did Itachi hold his arm like that?

Though his time was constantly running out, he kept himself alive through immense willpower, lasting at least long enough to die by Sasuke's hand in order to strengthen him for the road ahead. Fans have theorized that his arm hung out to relieve him of the pain caused by his disease.
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Why does Itachi want to protect Sasuke?

Itachi Uchiha was trying to protect his younger brother

He said that they would leave Sasuke alive if Itachi would carry out the attack and take the fall. He agreed, not knowing that his decision would send Sasuke on a quest for revenge, culminating in Itachi's death.
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Why did Itachi want Sasuke eyes?

He was trying to relay that information to Sasuke before his death. He gave that information about EMS to Sasuke so that Sasuke could obtain EMS after his death if he wanted. Plus Itachi was on the verge of blindness. So even if Sasuke had normal sharingan Itachi could at least have sight, that's a good excuse.
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Was Itachi planning on killing Sasuke?

Itachi wanted to die by Sasuke's hand. He said himself he deserved to be dealt with by another Uchiha. Even if he wanted the best for Sasuke, he still wanted him to kill his friend in order to give him the power of the Mangekyo, so Sasuke would be strong enough to kill him, as he always wanted to.
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Why did Itachi kidnap Naruto?

Itachi and Kisame decided to go to the Leaf Village in order to kidnap Naruto. The Akatsuki want to steal the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within Naruto, as it's one of the highest levels of chakra in the known shinobi world.
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Why did Itachi join Akatsuki?

He joined the infamous criminal organization Akatsuki to see that they do not plot any harm against the Hidden Leaf. He destroyed his own reputation and even took on the burden of Sasuke's hate in the hopes that it would make him stronger.
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Does Itachi get Sasuke eyes?

Later, he decided he needs the increase of strength in order to kill Naruto Uzumaki, along with the severe deterioration of his eyesight from overuse, Sasuke accepted Itachi's eyes transplant.
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What did Itachi do to his girlfriend?

After luring Izumi away from home, Itachi kills the girl shortly after he entraps her in his Tsukyuomi genjutsu. She is the only one from the clan put under the illusion aside from Sasuke, and Itachi did so to show Izumi what their lives could have been like.
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Who was Itachi lover?

Izumi was deeply in love with Itachi, so much so that she accepted Itachi's decision to end her life for the sake of the village, and was grateful to be given the life she wanted with him: growing old and having kids together, even if it was only a genjutsu.
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Did Sasuke know Itachi was sick?

The original Naruto manga gives small details to the disease, outlined in chapter #401. It's explained to Sasuke that his brother was “ravaged by illness, painfully aware of his impending death,” and he “forcefully prolonged his life with medication.”
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Did Sasuke care about Itachi?

Mourning the death of his brother, Sasuke awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan due to Itachi's death. After knowing the truth about Itachi, Sasuke loved his brother so much that he wanted to take revenge on Konoha because he felt Itachi's life was more precious than the village.
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Did Sasuke regret after killing Itachi?

NO SASUKE Didn't feel any relief after taking revenge on itachi. He came to know that Itachi did all that inhumane activity because of the village superiors (more likely for the sake of village)village. After knowing the truth about Itachi, Sasuke came with a plan to destroy his own village.
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What did Itachi tell Sasuke before his death?

Itachi wears a kind smile as he tells his brother – “Forgive me, Sasuke. There won't be a next time,” or according to the manga translation, “Forgive me, Sasuke, this is the last time.” Along with this, Itachi pokes his forehead just like he used to in the past, after which he passes away.
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