What caused Itachi to turn evil?

However, Itachi took a dark turn when Danzō issued the order for the entire Uchiha Clan slaughtered by his hand with the promise that Sasuke’s life would be sparred. Having no other recourse, encountering Tobi who assisted, Itachi proceeded to murder his entire clan.

Why did Itachi kill the civilians?

In fact, he was ordered to murder them by the leadership of his village to stop a coup d’etat, meaning that he acted in his village’s and Sasuke’s best interests the whole time. This was done to prevent another world war between the villages, which Itachi was afraid of.

Why did Itachi choose to save his brother?

Itachi opted to save his brother. Before carrying out the massacre, Itachi found Tobi sneaking around the village. Believing he was the real Madara Uchiha bent on destroying Konoha, Itachi offered to help him take revenge against the Uchiha for betraying him decades earlier if he would spare the village, which Tobi agreed to.

Why is Itachi Uchiha so popular?

Itachi Uchiha is one of the most compelling characters in all of Naruto lore. The prominent and powerful son of a noble and respected clan, he murders almost his entire family in a massacre that sets in motion many of the series’ driving plots (at least as far as younger brother Sasuke is concerned).

What happened to Itachi after Sasuke killed him?

The day came when Sasuke challenged Itachi and was strong enough to kill his brother. Sasuke ultimately learned the truth of his brother’s motivation after killing him. Following Itachi’s death, Sasuke and Naruto overcame Madara and Obito after Sasuke gained all Itachi’s powers.

Why did Itachi go to war with Danzo?

With his double-agent status, Itachi believed that he was aiding the cause for peace. Danzo believed that, if left unchecked, the Uchihas would incite another war. Itachi informed Danzo of his family’s coup plans, and Danzo manipulated Itachi into believing that the coup could not be stopped without bloodshed.