The epic of Naruto Introduced by Sensei Masashi Kishimoto, it not only focused on the protagonist, but also on the character of his eternal friend and rival Sasuke. Indeed, for much of the story, the Uchiha was tormented by the past and the character of its brother Itachi, who actually hid a very large weight to support it.

Itachi Uchiha’s life was marked by the extermination of his clan, a drastic decision made after dialogue with Danzo in order to thwart the coup against Konoha. This choice forced his younger brother Sasuke, despite the appreciation and affection he felt in his childhood, to harbor a deep hatred for him. The showdown in animated form only took place during theEpisode 138 of Naruto Shippuden when Sasuke managed to defeat and kill his brother after an exhausting fight.

The latter approached his little brother dangerously before his death with the obvious intention of stealing his eyesight, but when he got in front of him he only managed to touch his forehead with two fingers and whisper mysterious words to him that were revealed . only later. What Itachi said was “I’m sorry Sasuke won’t be there another time.”, a clear reference to the past. Indeed, when Sasuke was a child he often asked his brother to play with him, but obligations forced Itachi to answer the request with a “maybe next time“.

However, to date, it has been 11 years since episode 138 of Naruto Shippuden. And you saw the episode back then? Let us know with a comment below.

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