1 00:00:03,600 --> 00:00:06,670 The attack of the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon 16 years ago. 2 00:00:09,030 --> 00:00:11,000 Suspicion fell on them. 3 00:00:11,930 --> 00:00:15,870 That the Uchiha had revolted and sought to take power. 4 00:00:18,470 --> 00:00:19,770 As a result, 5 00:00:19,800 --> 00:00:22,730 the Uchiha was put under the strict surveillance of the Anbu Black Ops, 6 00:00:22,770 --> 00:00:26,100 and they were forced to relocate to the outskirts of the village. 7 00:00:26,630 --> 00:00:28,670 They became totally estranged. 8 00:00:31,970 --> 00:00:35,600 Their distrust bred hatred and eventually, 9 00:00:35,630 --> 00:00:37,130 their suspicions became reality. 10 00:00:39,130 --> 00:00:44,000 The Uchiha clan plotted a coup d'état to take over the village... 11 00:00:45,330 --> 00:00:50,870 The higher-ups in Hidden Leaf Village planted a spy within the Uchiha clan. 12 00:00:51,500 --> 00:00:53,370 That spy was your older brother... 13 00:00:54,130 --> 00:00:55,800 Itachi Uchiha. 14 00:00:57,130 --> 00:01:00,070 From that moment, Itachi's suffering began. 15 00:01:01,230 --> 00:01:02,970 A coup d'état by the Uchiha? 16 00:01:03,530 --> 00:01:06,100 Itachi was...a spy? 17 00:01:07,630 --> 00:01:10,670 Despite being an Uchiha, you were kept in the dark. 18 00:01:11,530 --> 00:01:13,530 Because you were still young. 19 00:01:14,600 --> 00:01:17,030 But it's all true... 20 00:01:19,830 --> 00:01:24,800 Your father, Fugaku, was the mastermind behind the plot. 21 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:29,630 And your brother, Itachi, was ordered by your father 22 00:01:29,670 --> 00:01:31,770 to spy on the Anbu Black Ops. 23 00:01:35,130 --> 00:01:38,830 Itachi... You also serve as the Uchiha clan's pipeline 24 00:01:38,870 --> 00:01:40,700 to the Village nerve center. 25 00:01:41,870 --> 00:01:43,470 You know that, don't you? 26 00:01:45,530 --> 00:01:47,630 However...it was actually the opposite. 27 00:01:48,730 --> 00:01:50,470 Itachi was working for the village, 28 00:01:50,500 --> 00:01:52,200 feeding them information about the Uchiha. 29 00:01:52,770 --> 00:01:55,370 He was what they call a double agent. 30 00:01:56,770 --> 00:02:00,700 You can't even imagine what a heavy burden that is to bear. 31 00:02:01,170 --> 00:02:04,530 Why?! Why did Itachi betray the Uchiha? 32 00:02:06,300 --> 00:02:08,130 It may be hard for you to understand, 33 00:02:08,170 --> 00:02:10,170 not having witnessed the horrors of war. 34 00:02:12,270 --> 00:02:14,370 The Third Great Ninja War... 35 00:02:15,130 --> 00:02:17,100 When Itachi was merely four years old, 36 00:02:17,130 --> 00:02:19,270 he witnessed the deaths of many people. 37 00:02:21,000 --> 00:02:23,500 He was too young to experience war. 38 00:02:24,170 --> 00:02:25,830 War is hell... 39 00:02:26,770 --> 00:02:31,770 That trauma made Itachi a pacifist who hated war. 40 00:02:33,200 --> 00:02:35,870 He was a man who put the village's safety first, 41 00:02:35,900 --> 00:02:38,970 and who strove to preserve peace. 42 00:02:40,500 --> 00:02:43,530 Instead of being bound by obligation to his clan, 43 00:02:43,570 --> 00:02:45,500 he was a ninja who loved his village. 44 00:02:46,030 --> 00:02:48,530 And the village higher-ups preyed on that trait. 45 00:02:49,670 --> 00:02:52,370 They assigned him to a top-secret mission. 46 00:02:53,200 --> 00:02:54,630 An eye for an eye... 47 00:02:54,670 --> 00:02:57,730 For them to oppose the Uchiha, they would need the Sharingan. 48 00:02:59,400 --> 00:03:00,270 Yes. 49 00:03:01,100 --> 00:03:02,370 The mission was... 50 00:03:06,600 --> 00:03:10,230 The total annihilation of the Uchiha clan. 51 00:03:14,430 --> 00:03:20,130 I can't even begin to imagine what he went through emotionally. 52 00:03:22,100 --> 00:03:25,400 Itachi was forced to make a terrible choice. 53 00:03:25,900 --> 00:03:29,270 The impossible choice of killing one's own brethren. 54 00:03:31,030 --> 00:03:34,770 But a civil war started by the likes of the Uchiha would shake 55 00:03:34,800 --> 00:03:38,330 the very foundations of Hidden Leaf Village and the Land of Fire. 56 00:03:39,500 --> 00:03:42,130 Other nations would waste no time in seizing the opportunity to attack. 57 00:03:42,530 --> 00:03:46,730 It could even trigger a Fourth Great Ninja War... 58 00:03:48,270 --> 00:03:50,770 The Uchiha clan's self-interest would involve innocent people 59 00:03:50,800 --> 00:03:53,900 who had nothing to do with the ninja world. 60 00:03:54,470 --> 00:03:56,770 And countless people would die once again. 61 00:04:00,500 --> 00:04:02,530 If you were Itachi, what would you have done? 62 00:04:06,200 --> 00:04:08,070 So Itachi made up his mind. 63 00:04:08,570 --> 00:04:11,730 He himself would bring the curtain down on his clan. 64 00:04:12,670 --> 00:04:15,670 He did not hate the Uchiha nor did he betray them. 65 00:04:16,100 --> 00:04:17,630 It was inevitable. 66 00:04:18,600 --> 00:04:22,970 The discrimination by the village... and the object of their antagonism... 67 00:04:23,970 --> 00:04:26,330 He shouldered the blame all by himself. 68 00:04:26,370 --> 00:04:31,200 No one can ever question Itachi's decision and the sacrifice he made. 69 00:04:32,970 --> 00:04:36,800 To be truthful, back then, even I anticipated war. 70 00:04:38,130 --> 00:04:41,730 I was bitter towards Senju's Hidden Leaf Village as well as the Uchiha. 71 00:04:42,930 --> 00:04:45,800 But Itachi was even aware of that. 72 00:04:46,270 --> 00:04:48,970 He alone was aware of my existence. 73 00:04:49,970 --> 00:04:54,100 Itachi sought to contact me and made certain conditions. 74 00:04:55,330 --> 00:04:58,500 In exchange for guiding me in my vendetta against the Uchiha, 75 00:04:58,530 --> 00:05:00,930 I was not to lay a hand on the village. 76 00:05:02,230 --> 00:05:05,270 He would help me kill our brethren... 77 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:09,770 But the Third Hokage tried a different hand. 78 00:05:10,300 --> 00:05:14,570 He tried to approach the Uchiha for a compromise. 79 00:05:16,830 --> 00:05:20,070 But time ran out, and his efforts failed. 80 00:05:21,470 --> 00:05:23,930 Leading to that night. 81 00:05:27,430 --> 00:05:28,670 It was a mission. 82 00:05:29,470 --> 00:05:32,000 To be the sole perpetrator of his clan's slaughter 83 00:05:32,030 --> 00:05:34,600 and become a Rogue Ninja with his reputation in tatters. 84 00:05:35,030 --> 00:05:37,230 All of that was his mission. 85 00:05:38,530 --> 00:05:41,170 And Itachi completely fulfilled his duty... 86 00:05:41,970 --> 00:05:44,870 With one exception... 87 00:05:46,430 --> 00:05:49,900 He could not bring himself... to kill his younger brother. 88 00:07:22,530 --> 00:07:25,570 Truth 89 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:28,600 After that, Itachi appealed to the Third Hokage 90 00:07:28,630 --> 00:07:32,170 to protect you from Danzo and the higher-ups. 91 00:07:32,670 --> 00:07:35,200 Then he threatened Danzo and left the village. 92 00:07:35,900 --> 00:07:37,870 If he laid a hand on Sasuke, 93 00:07:37,900 --> 00:07:41,630 he would leak every detail about the village to unallied nations. 94 00:07:42,770 --> 00:07:45,230 Above all else, he was concerned about you. 95 00:07:46,830 --> 00:07:49,430 And yet he couldn't tell you the full truth. 96 00:07:50,470 --> 00:07:52,700 He had no choice but to say the things he did. 97 00:07:55,470 --> 00:07:56,630 It's a lie... 98 00:07:56,670 --> 00:07:59,570 This isn't like you, Big Brother... It can't be... 99 00:07:59,630 --> 00:08:03,170 I acted like the older brother you desired... 100 00:08:03,200 --> 00:08:06,030 in order to measure your vessel. 101 00:08:07,100 --> 00:08:10,730 You will become a rival to measure my vessel against... 102 00:08:11,570 --> 00:08:13,600 You have that hidden potential. 103 00:08:14,200 --> 00:08:17,100 You've been jealous of me and resented me. 104 00:08:17,600 --> 00:08:20,500 You've harbored hopes of surpassing me. 105 00:08:21,500 --> 00:08:25,130 That is why I am allowing you to live. For my sake... 106 00:08:26,570 --> 00:08:28,730 My foolish little brother... 107 00:08:29,730 --> 00:08:33,700 If you wish to kill me, resent me, hate me. 108 00:08:34,770 --> 00:08:38,000 And survive...in obscurity. 109 00:08:38,770 --> 00:08:42,670 Run...keep running... and cling to life. 110 00:08:43,670 --> 00:08:45,170 Then one day, 111 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:47,630 come before me with the same eye that I possess. 112 00:08:50,030 --> 00:08:55,930 By making revenge your goal, he hoped to make you strong. 113 00:08:57,570 --> 00:09:01,530 The Uchiha is a proud clan of the Hidden Leaf. 114 00:09:01,970 --> 00:09:04,170 He wanted you to keep believing that. 115 00:09:05,270 --> 00:09:08,670 He beseeched the Hokage that you never learn the truth. 116 00:09:08,700 --> 00:09:10,100 And from the moment he left the village, 117 00:09:10,130 --> 00:09:13,900 he was resolved to fighting you, and dying. 118 00:09:14,830 --> 00:09:18,800 So that he could instill in you a new power. 119 00:09:20,700 --> 00:09:22,630 That is Itachi's truth. 120 00:09:25,370 --> 00:09:28,130 No, you're lying. 121 00:09:31,430 --> 00:09:33,700 They must be lies. 122 00:09:37,130 --> 00:09:38,430 That's nonsense... 123 00:09:39,600 --> 00:09:42,800 He almost killed me several times! 124 00:09:42,830 --> 00:09:47,800 If Itachi wished it, he would have. Without a doubt. 125 00:09:48,370 --> 00:09:53,870 He even used the Mangekyo Sharingan to try to kill me! 126 00:09:58,700 --> 00:10:00,200 That's why...! 127 00:10:00,370 --> 00:10:03,130 Your battle was part of his plan. 128 00:10:04,100 --> 00:10:07,600 Itachi needed to pressure you in that fight. 129 00:10:09,400 --> 00:10:11,070 The reason for that... 130 00:10:11,300 --> 00:10:14,370 Well, you probably realized it too, haven't you? 131 00:10:18,270 --> 00:10:20,370 Finally, it comes out... 132 00:10:33,600 --> 00:10:35,970 He freed you of the curse mark. 133 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:38,670 And the death of someone closest to you... 134 00:10:39,400 --> 00:10:43,070 It was a battle to awaken your Mangekyo. 135 00:10:43,600 --> 00:10:47,770 It was a battle that Itachi planned entirely for your sake. 136 00:10:47,870 --> 00:10:52,030 He pretended to be after your eyes until the very end. 137 00:10:55,070 --> 00:10:57,200 It's starting to sink in, I see... 138 00:10:59,100 --> 00:11:01,770 You are lying. 139 00:11:03,600 --> 00:11:06,900 The one who made the Nine-Tails attack the village was you, Madara! 140 00:11:06,930 --> 00:11:08,600 Itachi said so. 141 00:11:10,870 --> 00:11:12,600 Sixteen years ago, 142 00:11:12,630 --> 00:11:16,100 Madara instigated the Nine-Tails' attack on Hidden Leaf Village. 143 00:11:16,700 --> 00:11:20,170 But that too was foiled by the Fourth Hokage. 144 00:11:20,930 --> 00:11:22,100 In short... 145 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:29,900 Madara is a bitter, defeated loser... 146 00:11:30,430 --> 00:11:34,230 He is not worthy of becoming the best among the Uchiha. 147 00:11:35,330 --> 00:11:38,200 I am the one... 148 00:11:38,230 --> 00:11:41,430 who shall surpass Madara and become the ultimate ninja! 149 00:11:41,830 --> 00:11:44,300 You framed the Uchiha! 150 00:11:44,530 --> 00:11:47,670 And you teamed up with Itachi to toy with the clan! 151 00:11:48,230 --> 00:11:50,430 Itachi was lying when he told you that. 152 00:11:51,100 --> 00:11:55,800 Itachi feared that you would somehow learn the truth. 153 00:11:57,170 --> 00:12:00,100 He wanted to make absolutely certain there was no chance of that. 154 00:12:00,130 --> 00:12:03,270 He lied to make sure you would not trust me... 155 00:12:03,500 --> 00:12:06,670 Not only that, he implanted Amaterasu in your eyes. 156 00:12:07,330 --> 00:12:09,630 As if I'd believe you! 157 00:12:09,670 --> 00:12:11,900 He... Itachi was evil! 158 00:12:12,170 --> 00:12:15,730 He's a criminal who killed his clan and joined Akatsuki! 159 00:12:17,370 --> 00:12:21,100 Itachi took sole responsibility for an unspeakable crime 160 00:12:21,130 --> 00:12:22,570 and left the village. 161 00:12:22,670 --> 00:12:24,870 Then he found a way to join Akatsuki and watched over 162 00:12:24,900 --> 00:12:27,730 an organization that was dangerous to the village from the inside. 163 00:12:31,230 --> 00:12:33,700 He was always thinking about Hidden Leaf Village. 164 00:12:34,700 --> 00:12:37,030 And he thought of you... 165 00:12:39,700 --> 00:12:43,800 When the Third Hokage, who had promised to protect you, died... 166 00:12:43,830 --> 00:12:46,970 Itachi made an appearance in Hidden Leaf Village. 167 00:12:47,970 --> 00:12:53,500 It was to tell Danzo and the other superiors that "I am alive." 168 00:12:55,200 --> 00:12:56,500 You were foremost in his thoughts-- 169 00:12:56,530 --> 00:12:59,670 Stop! Lies! They're all lies... 170 00:13:00,070 --> 00:13:03,170 You're still alive, aren't you? 171 00:13:10,770 --> 00:13:16,670 In order to survive, we cling to all we know and understand. 172 00:13:17,900 --> 00:13:20,700 And we label it reality. 173 00:13:22,300 --> 00:13:26,200 But knowledge and understanding are ambiguous. 174 00:13:26,400 --> 00:13:28,770 That reality could be an illusion. 175 00:13:29,630 --> 00:13:32,630 All humans live with the wrong assumptions. 176 00:13:33,130 --> 00:13:34,930 Isn't that another way of looking at it? 177 00:13:37,570 --> 00:13:41,900 That Sharingan... How much can you actually see? 178 00:13:43,770 --> 00:13:46,470 My eye is not like it was in the past! 179 00:13:46,530 --> 00:13:49,130 My Sharingan can see through genjutsu! 180 00:13:50,200 --> 00:13:53,930 Humph... You still speak with such confidence. 181 00:13:54,670 --> 00:13:58,330 But for now, I'll take your word for it. 182 00:14:03,270 --> 00:14:07,000 Your eyes did not perceive a single thing about Itachi. 183 00:14:08,030 --> 00:14:12,070 You were not able to see through the illusion Itachi created at all. 184 00:14:12,630 --> 00:14:16,930 Itachi killed his friends, his superiors... 185 00:14:16,970 --> 00:14:20,700 He killed his lover, his father and his mother. 186 00:14:22,400 --> 00:14:25,630 But he could not kill...his little brother. 187 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:28,970 He cried tears of blood and 188 00:14:29,000 --> 00:14:30,970 killed every shred of feeling he had inside him, 189 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:34,630 then he killed his brethren for the sake of his village. 190 00:14:36,230 --> 00:14:39,100 But he just couldn't kill you. 191 00:14:40,900 --> 00:14:42,870 Do you understand what that means? 192 00:14:50,730 --> 00:14:55,570 To him, your life... was more precious than the village. 193 00:14:59,070 --> 00:15:00,830 Until the moment of his death... 194 00:15:00,870 --> 00:15:03,900 No, even in death, it was all for you. 195 00:15:03,930 --> 00:15:06,670 To pass on a new power... 196 00:15:07,170 --> 00:15:11,270 By making you defeat him, he had avenged the Uchiha clan. 197 00:15:11,630 --> 00:15:14,830 In order to raise and make you the hero of Hidden Leaf Village. 198 00:15:15,970 --> 00:15:20,030 His body was ravaged by illness and he knew he was near death. 199 00:15:20,070 --> 00:15:22,630 Even if he had to rely on drugs to prolong his life... 200 00:15:24,500 --> 00:15:27,270 For the sake of his beloved little brother... 201 00:15:31,830 --> 00:15:36,130 He had to fight you... and die in your presence. 202 00:15:44,800 --> 00:15:49,800 For the peace of Hidden Leaf Village, and most of all, for Sasuke Uchiha. 203 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:55,400 He wanted to die as a criminal and a traitor. 204 00:15:56,400 --> 00:15:58,700 He accepted disgrace in the place of honor, 205 00:15:58,730 --> 00:16:01,100 and hate in the place of love. 206 00:16:01,130 --> 00:16:04,630 And despite that, Itachi died with a smile on his face. 207 00:16:06,630 --> 00:16:10,100 He entrusted the Uchiha name to you, his younger brother, 208 00:16:10,230 --> 00:16:13,230 deceiving you to the very end. 209 00:16:20,830 --> 00:16:21,970 I'm home. 210 00:16:25,500 --> 00:16:27,730 Welcome home, Big Brother! 211 00:16:27,970 --> 00:16:30,030 Play with me, Big Brother! 212 00:16:30,730 --> 00:16:32,770 Huh? What'll we play?! 213 00:16:32,900 --> 00:16:33,970 Sasuke! 214 00:16:34,900 --> 00:16:37,630 Your brother has Academy homework to do. 215 00:16:37,670 --> 00:16:39,370 You can play after he's done. 216 00:16:39,900 --> 00:16:41,170 Huh? 217 00:16:45,200 --> 00:16:47,930 That's okay. I can do my homework later. 218 00:16:48,270 --> 00:16:49,500 It's easy anyway. 219 00:16:49,530 --> 00:16:50,330 Goodness... 220 00:16:53,430 --> 00:16:56,130 Where could Big Brother be hiding? 221 00:17:00,930 --> 00:17:02,930 Found you, Big Brother. 222 00:17:04,030 --> 00:17:05,900 You're pretty sharp, Sasuke. 223 00:17:06,770 --> 00:17:08,430 However...too bad. 224 00:17:08,530 --> 00:17:10,530 Ah! No fair! 225 00:17:11,900 --> 00:17:13,100 Say, Father... 226 00:17:13,130 --> 00:17:13,870 Hmm? 227 00:17:13,930 --> 00:17:16,330 Brother and I were playing hide-and-seek today, 228 00:17:16,370 --> 00:17:19,100 but Big Brother used Clone Jutsu to run away. 229 00:17:19,270 --> 00:17:21,000 That's not fair, is it? 230 00:17:21,530 --> 00:17:24,430 Hmm... You're able to do the Clone Jutsu already? 231 00:17:25,930 --> 00:17:29,870 Big Brother, teach me the Clone Jutsu too, after dinner! 232 00:17:30,200 --> 00:17:31,430 Homework! 233 00:17:35,130 --> 00:17:38,000 Sorry, Sasuke. Let's do it some other time. 234 00:17:38,630 --> 00:17:40,870 Sasuke. It's time to go. 235 00:17:42,330 --> 00:17:45,600 You said that you would teach me a new shuriken jutsu. 236 00:17:45,900 --> 00:17:49,830 I have an important mission tomorrow that I must prepare for. 237 00:17:49,900 --> 00:17:51,570 You're a liar... 238 00:18:00,830 --> 00:18:03,770 Sorry, Sasuke. Maybe some other time. 239 00:18:07,130 --> 00:18:08,530 Big Brother, watch this! 240 00:18:10,430 --> 00:18:12,300 Hey! Don't be reckless... 241 00:18:18,500 --> 00:18:19,530 Big Brother... 242 00:18:19,700 --> 00:18:22,900 Will you train with me again? 243 00:18:23,300 --> 00:18:24,200 Yeah... 244 00:18:24,930 --> 00:18:27,830 But I'm assigned to missions and starting tomorrow, 245 00:18:27,870 --> 00:18:29,770 you will be attending the Ninja Academy. 246 00:18:30,970 --> 00:18:33,900 We won't have much time to spend together. 247 00:18:36,430 --> 00:18:37,730 That's okay. 248 00:18:38,100 --> 00:18:40,130 As long as you can stay with me once in a while. 249 00:18:43,700 --> 00:18:46,800 But, we only have each other as siblings. 250 00:18:47,470 --> 00:18:50,570 Even if it's only as an obstacle for you to overcome. 251 00:18:52,270 --> 00:18:53,370 Big Brother... 252 00:18:55,770 --> 00:18:59,130 Can you help me with shuriken training today? 253 00:19:01,370 --> 00:19:05,430 I'm busy. You should ask Father to teach you. 254 00:19:05,870 --> 00:19:09,730 But you're better than Father when it comes to shuriken jutsu. 255 00:19:09,770 --> 00:19:11,570 Even a kid like me can see that. 256 00:19:17,330 --> 00:19:18,300 Oww. 257 00:19:19,100 --> 00:19:22,000 Sorry, Sasuke... Some other time. 258 00:19:22,970 --> 00:19:26,230 Even if it's only as an obstacle for you to overcome... 259 00:19:28,100 --> 00:19:31,070 I'm always going to be there for you. 260 00:19:31,770 --> 00:19:33,530 Even if you do hate me... 261 00:19:34,730 --> 00:19:36,430 That's what big brothers are for. 262 00:20:07,470 --> 00:20:09,500 Sorry, Sasuke... 263 00:20:10,270 --> 00:20:11,800 This is it. 264 00:20:39,870 --> 00:20:41,700 We are no longer "Hebi." 265 00:20:43,170 --> 00:20:47,230 From this day on, our team will be "Taka." 266 00:20:49,170 --> 00:20:51,270 Taka has only one goal. 267 00:20:52,130 --> 00:20:53,170 We... 268 00:20:59,070 --> 00:21:00,570 will destroy the Hidden Leaf. 269 00:22:36,800 --> 00:22:39,100 The light hurts my eyes... 270 00:22:39,470 --> 00:22:40,830 Noon already? 271 00:22:41,200 --> 00:22:43,600 Damn it, bastard! Screw you, man! 272 00:22:43,630 --> 00:22:45,900 Training from the morning, stomach so starving, 273 00:22:45,930 --> 00:22:47,870 Rap-loving weirdo, that's what I am. 274 00:22:47,900 --> 00:22:50,330 Lunch menu Suikiyaki for sure, yeah... 275 00:22:52,130 --> 00:22:55,330 Humph, looks like that's him. 276 00:22:56,230 --> 00:23:00,100 Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "Battle of Unraikyo" 277 00:23:00,370 --> 00:23:03,630 Eight-Tails, I'm here to capture you. 278 00:23:05,470 --> 00:23:09,430 Tune in again!