1 00:00:08,710 --> 00:00:09,910 Protect? 2 00:00:11,010 --> 00:00:12,550 Did you say protect?! 3 00:00:15,180 --> 00:00:16,580 You've got to be kidding! 4 00:00:18,010 --> 00:00:19,510 I'll say it once more... 5 00:00:20,380 --> 00:00:23,550 You think you know about your brother, but you know nothing. 6 00:00:25,180 --> 00:00:29,550 If you continue speaking such nonsense, I'll kill you! 7 00:00:30,750 --> 00:00:33,610 You're not making this easy, are you? 8 00:00:34,410 --> 00:00:36,080 I suppose that's natural though... 9 00:00:36,850 --> 00:00:40,080 Suddenly being told such a story by a stranger like me. 10 00:00:40,880 --> 00:00:44,710 But what I tell you is the truth. 11 00:00:45,510 --> 00:00:49,080 Itachi did mention it, did he not? About his accomplice that night. 12 00:00:53,150 --> 00:00:55,780 I am that Madara Uchiha. 13 00:01:00,510 --> 00:01:02,580 I know everything about Itachi. 14 00:01:02,980 --> 00:01:06,710 I suppose Itachi died without realizing that. 15 00:01:08,480 --> 00:01:11,580 Shut up! Such things don't matter anymore! 16 00:01:11,850 --> 00:01:13,580 Just get out of my sight! 17 00:01:13,910 --> 00:01:17,980 No, you will listen. You need to hear this. 18 00:01:18,880 --> 00:01:20,650 It's your obligation! 19 00:01:22,080 --> 00:01:23,750 For the sake of the ninja world... 20 00:01:24,150 --> 00:01:25,650 For the sake of the Hidden Leaf Village... 21 00:01:26,150 --> 00:01:28,450 And for your sake... 22 00:01:28,480 --> 00:01:32,710 Your brother risked everything. You will know how Itachi Uchiha lived! 23 00:01:38,950 --> 00:01:40,080 Do you know why? 24 00:01:41,510 --> 00:01:44,980 Why Itachi implanted Amaterasu into your eye? 25 00:01:47,450 --> 00:01:51,480 Itachi was determined to make sure that you and I would not meet. 26 00:01:51,880 --> 00:01:53,980 You will understand why, as well as everything else, 27 00:01:54,010 --> 00:01:55,150 when you hear me out. 28 00:01:59,180 --> 00:02:01,480 Those who knew the truth about Itachi 29 00:02:01,510 --> 00:02:04,280 were Danzo of the Hidden Leaf, the Third Hokage, 30 00:02:04,310 --> 00:02:08,810 and his advisors Homura and Koharu. Just those four. 31 00:02:10,310 --> 00:02:14,810 The Third Hokage died... and now, there are only three aging folk. 32 00:02:16,410 --> 00:02:21,550 Still, those three will probably never reveal the abominable truth. 33 00:02:22,580 --> 00:02:25,750 The truth about Itachi will fade into darkness forever. 34 00:02:25,780 --> 00:02:28,550 And that is what Itachi wished. 35 00:02:33,980 --> 00:02:36,880 However, I know the truth about Itachi too. 36 00:02:37,980 --> 00:02:43,080 As I said earlier... Itachi died without realizing that. 37 00:02:44,410 --> 00:02:46,410 However, he wanted to make doubly sure. 38 00:02:46,450 --> 00:02:49,380 It seems Itachi did not trust me. 39 00:02:50,180 --> 00:02:53,510 So just in case I did know the truth, 40 00:02:53,550 --> 00:02:56,750 he planned to silence me with the Amaterasu. 41 00:02:57,550 --> 00:03:01,150 He probably anticipated I would show my Sharingan 42 00:03:01,180 --> 00:03:02,850 in order to speak to you. 43 00:03:04,750 --> 00:03:06,350 What is this? 44 00:03:09,010 --> 00:03:10,980 What is this guy saying? 45 00:03:13,350 --> 00:03:14,950 Protect me? 46 00:03:16,280 --> 00:03:17,450 Protect?! 47 00:03:18,480 --> 00:03:20,580 The truth? 48 00:03:24,280 --> 00:03:25,750 Think back. 49 00:03:29,010 --> 00:03:32,250 Think carefully and remember about Itachi. 50 00:03:45,710 --> 00:03:48,510 About your kind brother. 51 00:04:03,480 --> 00:04:04,380 What's wrong? 52 00:04:08,010 --> 00:04:10,880 This is it, right? The place where Father works. 53 00:04:12,650 --> 00:04:14,480 This is the headquarters of the Hidden Leaf Police Force. 54 00:04:15,380 --> 00:04:17,480 I've always been curious. 55 00:04:18,050 --> 00:04:22,450 Why is the Uchiha crest on the police force logo? 56 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:24,510 What? You noticed that? 57 00:04:24,580 --> 00:04:25,910 Who wouldn't? 58 00:04:27,410 --> 00:04:29,550 Well...let's see... 59 00:04:30,450 --> 00:04:36,910 Simply put, it seems our ancestors formed and organized this police force. 60 00:04:37,880 --> 00:04:41,850 And so, they used our family crest as the symbol of this organization. 61 00:04:43,450 --> 00:04:45,150 From ages past, 62 00:04:45,180 --> 00:04:47,710 our clan has been entrusted with the safety of the village. 63 00:04:48,710 --> 00:04:52,910 The Uchiha crest reflects the pride of our clan. 64 00:04:54,410 --> 00:04:57,480 While its numbers have dwindled, 65 00:04:58,050 --> 00:05:01,550 even today, nearly everyone in the clan serves on Squad One 66 00:05:01,580 --> 00:05:03,880 and is dedicated to preserving the peace and safety of the village. 67 00:05:05,780 --> 00:05:11,210 After all, only exceptional ninja are capable of preventing crimes that ninja commit. 68 00:05:12,350 --> 00:05:14,480 Father is great, after all! 69 00:05:15,410 --> 00:05:17,180 Are you going to work here too? 70 00:05:17,950 --> 00:05:19,750 I wonder about that... 71 00:05:20,050 --> 00:05:21,250 You should! 72 00:05:25,350 --> 00:05:27,110 No, he... 73 00:05:27,880 --> 00:05:30,450 He tried to kill me! 74 00:05:30,880 --> 00:05:32,550 He tried to take my eyes... 75 00:05:37,280 --> 00:05:39,280 Who would do such a thing?! 76 00:05:41,050 --> 00:05:43,350 Foolish little brother... 77 00:05:43,680 --> 00:05:45,150 Mangekyo Sharingan! 78 00:06:01,480 --> 00:06:02,780 Calm down! 79 00:06:04,510 --> 00:06:06,410 Breathe slowly. 80 00:06:13,610 --> 00:06:15,010 Don't touch me! 81 00:06:24,180 --> 00:06:26,210 Even if you do hate me... 82 00:06:27,380 --> 00:06:29,050 That's what big brothers are for. 83 00:06:34,110 --> 00:06:37,010 Sorry, Sasuke... Another time. 84 00:08:24,710 --> 00:08:30,450 Fate 85 00:08:36,950 --> 00:08:38,150 You're awake... 86 00:08:39,450 --> 00:08:41,810 Sorry, but I took the liberty of tying you up. 87 00:08:41,910 --> 00:08:45,010 Since you weren't gonna stay still and listen to me. 88 00:08:50,810 --> 00:08:54,150 He... Itachi was my enemy. 89 00:08:54,750 --> 00:08:59,080 He killed our parents... He killed everyone in the clan. 90 00:08:59,510 --> 00:09:02,980 He was a Rogue Ninja... A member of the Akatsuki... 91 00:09:04,310 --> 00:09:06,810 He was despicable. 92 00:09:07,950 --> 00:09:09,310 He was my target. 93 00:09:10,010 --> 00:09:11,480 It's true... 94 00:09:11,510 --> 00:09:15,050 that he annihilated the Uchiha clan that night. 95 00:09:15,510 --> 00:09:17,310 And he deserted the Hidden Leaf. 96 00:09:18,750 --> 00:09:19,880 Then... 97 00:09:20,250 --> 00:09:24,780 And that is what he was ordered to do by the Hidden Leaf. 98 00:09:27,150 --> 00:09:30,350 That is the beginning of the truth about Itachi. 99 00:09:31,480 --> 00:09:32,750 It was his mission? 100 00:09:33,910 --> 00:09:34,880 Yes. 101 00:09:35,350 --> 00:09:36,350 That night, 102 00:09:36,380 --> 00:09:39,080 Itachi killed his personal feelings and fulfilled his mission. 103 00:09:44,380 --> 00:09:46,280 It seems you've calmed down a bit. 104 00:09:47,010 --> 00:09:48,480 What are you talking about?! 105 00:09:50,450 --> 00:09:52,580 In order to talk about Itachi, 106 00:09:52,950 --> 00:09:56,580 I must take you back to the early days when Hidden Leaf Village was founded. 107 00:09:58,410 --> 00:10:00,550 Itachi sacrificed himself. 108 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:03,550 This is fate that has continued since ages past. 109 00:10:04,710 --> 00:10:06,250 He was sacrificed for it. 110 00:10:07,050 --> 00:10:08,010 Sacrifice? 111 00:10:08,250 --> 00:10:09,180 That's correct. 112 00:10:10,610 --> 00:10:15,750 A huge problem rooted since the time Hidden Leaf Village was founded. 113 00:10:16,180 --> 00:10:18,710 That is what determined Itachi's life. 114 00:10:22,480 --> 00:10:27,410 It's a long story, but everything I tell you is the truth. 115 00:10:28,150 --> 00:10:30,510 On what basis should I believe you? 116 00:10:31,010 --> 00:10:32,910 You're untrustworthy. 117 00:10:33,850 --> 00:10:36,380 There's nothing I can show you as proof. 118 00:10:36,450 --> 00:10:39,910 And it's up to you whether you believe me or not. 119 00:10:40,580 --> 00:10:43,710 But you will hear me out until I finish. 120 00:10:56,310 --> 00:10:59,010 Fine... So talk. 121 00:11:01,850 --> 00:11:04,910 It all started more than 80 years ago. 122 00:11:10,080 --> 00:11:13,750 The world was in turmoil. It was the age of war. 123 00:11:15,480 --> 00:11:20,350 Nations battled for power and to increase their territories. 124 00:11:21,180 --> 00:11:23,150 During this age of war, 125 00:11:23,180 --> 00:11:27,380 ninjas consisted of individual clans serving as armed units. 126 00:11:27,880 --> 00:11:32,650 They were hired by various nations to participate in the fighting. 127 00:11:33,250 --> 00:11:40,810 And among the many ninja clans, two were feared as the strongest. 128 00:11:42,050 --> 00:11:45,080 One was us, the Uchiha clan. 129 00:11:45,450 --> 00:11:48,380 And the other was known as the Forest's Senju Clan. 130 00:11:49,510 --> 00:11:53,080 We of the Uchiha clan possessed exceptional chakra and the Sharingan. 131 00:11:53,250 --> 00:11:58,180 Excelling in all types of warfare, we became known as a battle clan. 132 00:12:00,010 --> 00:12:03,280 And I was born into the Uchiha clan, 133 00:12:03,310 --> 00:12:06,550 possessing chakra that was especially powerful. 134 00:12:07,710 --> 00:12:11,210 Perhaps the fact that I've lived this long is proof of that. 135 00:12:12,450 --> 00:12:15,180 Back in those days, all I did was battle. 136 00:12:15,480 --> 00:12:17,380 In an age defined by power, 137 00:12:17,410 --> 00:12:20,750 I sought to become ever stronger 138 00:12:21,010 --> 00:12:23,450 and killed my friends and even my younger brother. 139 00:12:24,950 --> 00:12:26,150 Why you...! 140 00:12:26,610 --> 00:12:30,550 As a result, I came into possession of the perfect Mangekyo Sharingan, 141 00:12:30,580 --> 00:12:32,950 and became the leader of the Uchiha. 142 00:12:33,880 --> 00:12:38,810 And using that power, I fought the Senju clan countless times. 143 00:12:39,510 --> 00:12:44,750 It was inevitable that I face Hashirama, the leader of the Senju clan. 144 00:12:46,250 --> 00:12:50,810 "Wood Style" Hashirama Senju, the future first Hokage. 145 00:12:51,450 --> 00:12:53,750 The one who stood at the top of the ninja world... 146 00:12:53,780 --> 00:12:56,380 And the one I respected most. 147 00:13:03,180 --> 00:13:08,250 The Senju clan, led by Hashirama who became the First Hokage, 148 00:13:08,650 --> 00:13:13,110 was feared and respected by all the other clans. 149 00:13:14,880 --> 00:13:17,450 If the Senju moved, so did the Uchiha. 150 00:13:17,780 --> 00:13:21,310 Our clan was probably the only clan able to compete with them. 151 00:13:22,450 --> 00:13:23,880 If a nation hired the Senju, 152 00:13:23,910 --> 00:13:25,810 the opposing nation would hire the Uchiha. 153 00:13:26,010 --> 00:13:27,410 We were like rivals. 154 00:13:28,410 --> 00:13:30,350 The more I went up against Hashirama, 155 00:13:30,380 --> 00:13:32,650 the more my name became known as well. 156 00:13:36,010 --> 00:13:40,050 To get close to the top... to measure my abilities... 157 00:13:42,150 --> 00:13:43,850 To heighten your reputation... 158 00:13:44,280 --> 00:13:47,050 You took your younger brother's eyes just for that?! 159 00:13:48,180 --> 00:13:49,350 I did take them. 160 00:13:51,010 --> 00:13:55,280 But I needed power in order to protect the Uchiha. 161 00:13:55,880 --> 00:13:57,410 Protect? 162 00:13:58,110 --> 00:14:02,450 Yes. As the Uchiha name spread, its enemies increased. 163 00:14:03,780 --> 00:14:06,650 It was a necessary sacrifice to protect the clan 164 00:14:06,680 --> 00:14:11,210 during the fierce fighting with the Senju, and the other clans. 165 00:14:12,880 --> 00:14:14,610 It was not for my fame. 166 00:14:16,250 --> 00:14:19,350 My younger brother was in total agreement 167 00:14:19,650 --> 00:14:22,050 and offered his eyes to me. 168 00:14:26,550 --> 00:14:31,910 But one day, the Senju clan offered a truce. 169 00:14:33,850 --> 00:14:35,810 And the Uchiha accepted it. 170 00:14:36,650 --> 00:14:39,950 Everyone, in both clans, had grown weary of the fighting 171 00:14:39,980 --> 00:14:41,350 that had dragged on for so long. 172 00:14:42,310 --> 00:14:43,980 They had enough. 173 00:14:46,010 --> 00:14:47,280 But I... 174 00:14:47,310 --> 00:14:50,410 I was the only one who opposed it. 175 00:14:51,910 --> 00:14:55,150 Where has all the hate gone?! 176 00:14:55,780 --> 00:14:59,010 For what purpose had my brother sacrificed himself?! 177 00:15:05,980 --> 00:15:09,180 The Uchiha and Senju are like oil and water. 178 00:15:09,650 --> 00:15:11,780 I couldn't help fearing that in time, 179 00:15:11,810 --> 00:15:15,650 the Uchiha clan would come to be oppressed by the Senju clan. 180 00:15:19,710 --> 00:15:24,480 However...everyone in the Uchiha clan wanted a truce. 181 00:15:25,650 --> 00:15:29,750 As their leader, I had no choice but to go along with their wishes. 182 00:15:32,910 --> 00:15:38,010 Shortly thereafter, the ninja alliance signed a pact with the Land of Fire, 183 00:15:38,050 --> 00:15:40,310 which had sought dominion over the territories. 184 00:15:40,880 --> 00:15:45,380 The secure one nation, one village system was formed 185 00:15:45,410 --> 00:15:48,710 and became the Land of Fire and the Village Hidden in the Leaves. 186 00:15:50,580 --> 00:15:54,610 Other countries adopted the one nation, one village system. 187 00:15:54,950 --> 00:15:58,610 And subsequently, the fires of war were extinguished. 188 00:15:58,810 --> 00:16:00,850 Momentary peace. 189 00:16:02,080 --> 00:16:03,950 But due to a certain incident, 190 00:16:03,980 --> 00:16:06,010 the Hidden Leaf Village quickly descended into turmoil. 191 00:16:07,080 --> 00:16:08,850 A certain incident? 192 00:16:09,550 --> 00:16:13,950 A fight...for the First Hokage's seat. 193 00:16:15,710 --> 00:16:19,150 As you know, the first to occupy that seat was Hashirama Senju. 194 00:16:20,380 --> 00:16:23,180 The Land of Fire and the entire clan chose Hashirama. 195 00:16:24,280 --> 00:16:25,750 It was inevitable 196 00:16:25,780 --> 00:16:28,510 that the Uchiha's hold on the reins of power would loosen. 197 00:16:29,250 --> 00:16:34,450 I decided that the Uchiha should take leadership... 198 00:16:35,250 --> 00:16:38,310 That we should confront Hashirama... 199 00:16:39,080 --> 00:16:43,450 But no one, not even from the Uchiha clan, supported me. 200 00:16:44,510 --> 00:16:47,880 My subordinates, who did not wish to light the fires of war, 201 00:16:47,910 --> 00:16:50,980 were unsympathetic and betrayed me. 202 00:16:55,810 --> 00:16:59,850 I was accused of acting out of greed and self-interest. 203 00:17:00,080 --> 00:17:01,280 Not only that... 204 00:17:01,310 --> 00:17:04,180 They scorned me as a selfish brother 205 00:17:04,210 --> 00:17:06,810 who stole his younger brother's eyes in order to save his own. 206 00:17:07,880 --> 00:17:11,180 What brother would willfully hurt his younger brother?! 207 00:17:11,710 --> 00:17:16,010 I just...I just wanted to protect the Uchiha! 208 00:17:18,950 --> 00:17:20,510 I left the village. 209 00:17:21,550 --> 00:17:23,410 Everyone betrayed me. 210 00:17:24,310 --> 00:17:29,680 I became an avenger and declared war on the Hidden Leaf Village. 211 00:17:45,580 --> 00:17:47,580 And I lost... 212 00:17:49,250 --> 00:17:52,610 At that place which became known as the Final Valley. 213 00:17:53,310 --> 00:17:55,780 I was said...to have died there. 214 00:17:57,510 --> 00:17:59,980 Even Hashirama believed it. 215 00:18:01,750 --> 00:18:06,010 And everyone forgot about me... History forgot about me. 216 00:18:07,510 --> 00:18:10,310 Hashirama's younger brother who became the Second Hokage 217 00:18:10,350 --> 00:18:12,850 was determined that there would never be a traitor like me again. 218 00:18:13,080 --> 00:18:17,480 So, as proof of his trust, he granted the Uchiha a special position... 219 00:18:19,280 --> 00:18:21,750 And he created the Hidden Leaf Police Force. 220 00:18:22,850 --> 00:18:24,780 But the truth is... 221 00:18:25,350 --> 00:18:28,080 This was to further distance the Uchiha from the reins of government. 222 00:18:28,110 --> 00:18:31,710 Furthermore, it was a way to keep a close eye on the entire clan. 223 00:18:33,150 --> 00:18:35,780 There were Uchiha members who realized this... 224 00:18:36,510 --> 00:18:39,680 Members who wanted to carry on my rebellion. 225 00:18:41,580 --> 00:18:44,280 But...it was too late. 226 00:18:45,210 --> 00:18:46,610 Time passed... 227 00:18:47,010 --> 00:18:48,980 The Senju clan solidified its hold on power 228 00:18:49,010 --> 00:18:52,780 and the Uchiha fell to becoming Senju dogs. 229 00:18:53,680 --> 00:18:56,280 And what I predicted came to pass. 230 00:18:57,050 --> 00:19:01,010 A certain other incident sealed Uchiha's figurative demise. 231 00:19:05,410 --> 00:19:06,450 Yes... 232 00:19:07,280 --> 00:19:11,080 The attack of the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon 16 years ago. 233 00:19:15,610 --> 00:19:17,010 What do you mean? 234 00:19:18,180 --> 00:19:21,110 The Nine-Tails can only be tamed and controlled 235 00:19:21,150 --> 00:19:22,910 by the ocular powers of the Uchiha. 236 00:19:23,910 --> 00:19:26,850 The higher-ups of Hidden Leaf Village perceived the Uchiha 237 00:19:26,880 --> 00:19:29,650 to be behind this attack. 238 00:19:31,210 --> 00:19:33,910 That was a natural occurrence, a natural calamity. 239 00:19:33,950 --> 00:19:35,680 The Uchiha had nothing to do with it. 240 00:19:36,780 --> 00:19:40,150 Yet suspicion fell on them... 241 00:19:40,750 --> 00:19:44,850 That the Uchiha had revolted and sought to take power. 242 00:19:47,550 --> 00:19:49,780 As a result, the Uchiha was put under 243 00:19:49,810 --> 00:19:51,910 the strict surveillance of the Anbu Black Ops, 244 00:19:51,950 --> 00:19:55,880 and they were forced to relocate to the outskirts of the village. 245 00:19:56,580 --> 00:19:59,110 They became totally estranged. 246 00:20:00,580 --> 00:20:04,480 The Third Hokage was the only one to voice opposition to our treatment. 247 00:20:05,010 --> 00:20:06,550 But Danzo of the Anbu Black Ops 248 00:20:06,580 --> 00:20:09,380 and the rest of the councilors would not listen. 249 00:20:10,050 --> 00:20:14,110 In the end, the Uchiha clan was not trusted. 250 00:20:14,950 --> 00:20:16,510 And the discrimination began... 251 00:20:23,250 --> 00:20:25,180 Their distrust bred hatred 252 00:20:25,210 --> 00:20:28,010 and eventually, their suspicions became reality. 253 00:20:30,710 --> 00:20:35,180 The Uchiha clan plotted a coup d'état to take over the village... 254 00:20:37,450 --> 00:20:42,680 The higher-ups in Hidden Leaf Village planted a spy within the Uchiha clan. 255 00:20:42,710 --> 00:20:44,610 That spy was your older brother... 256 00:20:46,350 --> 00:20:47,750 Itachi Uchiha. 257 00:20:53,180 --> 00:20:56,180 From that moment, Itachi's suffering began. 258 00:22:36,550 --> 00:22:38,710 You laid false charges against the Uchiha! 259 00:22:38,980 --> 00:22:40,910 That's Itachi's lie. 260 00:22:40,950 --> 00:22:45,180 I won't believe it! Itachi tried to kill me! 261 00:22:45,250 --> 00:22:48,380 If he really wanted to, you certainly would be dead. However... 262 00:22:48,410 --> 00:22:50,680 Stop it! I've had enough! 263 00:22:50,710 --> 00:22:54,110 You should know why. Because you are... 264 00:22:55,180 --> 00:22:58,310 Next time, on Naruto Shippuden: "Truth" 265 00:22:58,650 --> 00:23:00,410 That is Itachi's truth. 266 00:23:04,980 --> 00:23:08,610 Tune in again!