Itachi Uchiha, the legendary Akatsuki member, one of Konoha’s best shinobi, and his clan’s prodigy, has always been a favorite among Naruto fans and a sensitive topic of debate among the fandom. He may have only had a few scenes in the series, but his impact has become much greater. Whether Itachi is a villain, hero, anti-hero or anti-villain is like the same debate around Attack on TitanS Eren Jaeger; However, he easily fits the definition of a hero, and his love interest is a testament to that.
The classic Naruto Franchise is not an anime or manga that centers on love stories and happily ever after. Many have sacrificed and died through the hundreds of episodes, and Itachi Uchiha is no exception. The prodigy of the clan took a huge responsibility at a young age. Although some fans are still divided on whether they hate or pity him, it is different from those who found that Itachi could also get his own kind of happy ending through Izumi Uchiha.
Itachi’s Untold Love Story reshapes the hero-villain narrative
NarutoThe creator, Masashi Kishimoto, revealed that Itachi’s heartless killing of his clan was not motivated by anger. This act was done to save Konoha and his little brother, Sasuke Uchiha. But underneath the story is a romance that connects him with one of the girls of his clan, Izumi Ohiya, which adds a layer to his tragic heroism. The end result is not just between Naruto’s The most tragic love stories, it also sheds light on who Itachi was before he killed his clan.
The Night of the Uchiha Massacre was told differently in the anime, manga and the spin-off novel. In the anime, Obito Uchiha killed Izumi while Itachi went to kill the rest. However, in the novel, Itachi first goes to Izumi to give her a peaceful deathSave themselves from the violence that the rest of their clan will endure. Using Tsukuyomi, a powerful genjutsu practiced only by a few, Itachi placed Izumi in a dream-like illusion.
Izumi lived a beautiful life in the illusion and grew old with Itachi. She fulfilled her goals and became a great kunoichi. Izumi passed away in reality and during the Genjustu; however, Her death was peaceful and clear in the illusion Surrounded by love, especially from Itachi.
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in NarutoS canon spin-off novel Itachi Shinden: Book of Bright LightMore of Itachi’s human side is revealed. Izumi and Itachi’s relationship as highlighted in one of these Game Naruto Shippuden Best Filler Episodes Episode #453 even shows a special connection that allows Itachi to momentarily engage in genuine conversation with her, something he rarely gives to others. Even one of Itachi’s fellow shinobi labeled their interactions as flirtingEmphasize their warmth and familiarity. The circumstances around Itachi made him not deserve a normal and simple life with his brother and the girl he would end up with, Izumi.
The death of Izumi Uchiha puts an end to the debate about Itachi Uchiha’s character
If there is a better way to describe Itachi, it would be none other than a broken hero. If not for Itachi’s sacrifice, Konoha and its people would cease to exist. For years he was ready to be portrayed as the villain in the eyes of the people and his beloved brother. Itachi was one of Narutos most tragic character Because he was so strong that he was also accepted to live a life with the girl he loves. Izumi Uchiha’s character and their short time together are enough to end the debate about his heroism.
Itachi Uchiha is not an ideal heroBut is still considered for one. others Naruto Characters, such as the protagonists, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno and Kakashi Hatake, know that Being in the opposition was just a facade for Itachi’s heroic intentions. Furthermore, not everyone may be aware of Izumi’s special relationship with Itachi, but Obito Uchiha recognized that she was his lover back in the manga.
Itachi may have been an elite, but even his dangerous abilities could not overcome the authorities, who led him to commit the massacre.
Itachi was a victim of Konoha’s dark sideEspecially the village elders, including Danza. For years he carried the unbearable guilt and grief that came from his deep loyalty and desire for a more peaceful environment, mainly for Sasuke. The tragic love story of Itachi and Izumi proves that he was a man of compassion and self-control. He proved that even during his toughest and cruelest mission, he acted out love, making him whole Naruto Franchise’s most overlooked broken hero.