Itachi Uchiha

Itachi Uchiha is a central character in the anime and manga series Naruto, belonging to the Uchiha clan renowned for their Sharingan abilities. He is regarded as a prodigious ninja, known for his exceptional skill, intelligence, and calm demeanor. Itachi is responsible for the massacre of his clan but is believed by many to have been a traitor. However, his true motives are rooted in a desire to protect his younger brother, Sasuke, and the village. Itachi's relationships are deeply layered, particularly with Sasuke, whom he both protects and challenges. He harbors a secret that ultimately changes the course of the story and has a complex history with the series' antagonist, Orochimaru. Even in death, Itachi's presence looms large in the series, symbolizing the weight of choice and duty.