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Hello everyone. I was filled with joy, yet also saddened by what happened to my account. My mind drifted to memories of a well-known anime character. I want to highlight many aspects of Itachi, as he is my favorite character. However, even a great character can become controversial—or even disappointing—due to the influence of the manga’s creator. Often, creators favor a particular character and grant them immense power without explanation or a meaningful path of growth.

![Itachi aura](https://images.ecency.com/DQmQYDXdsdkiyPwjU7ZEingN9j4QgNN996N2SV5HAP6dQ2k/copilot_20260316_124937.png)

🔥🔥During his debut, I was struck by his strength. I believed he would play a major role and that we would witness his lethal capabilities. Yet, as the anime progressed, this was not the case. He was introduced as an overwhelmingly powerful figure, only to vanish for many episodes. When he did return, he appeared in just two or three episodes, which was disheartening given the expectations I had built.

Upon his first appearance, he seemed strong and intelligent—neither impulsive nor fearful, even when surrounded. His self-confidence remained intact.

![Itachi disappointed](https://images.ecency.com/DQmQa2FUUPkUyizYDcA2oQ15a5W8auMTPvVeGzHQrVdJVNm/copilot_20260316_124931.png)

🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️I remember thinking he must be the villain to defeat. So young, yet a prodigy surpassing even seasoned ninja masters. But in his second appearance, that aura faded. He no longer displayed the same power or battlefield dominance.

By his third appearance, things worsened. He was afflicted by an illness. Though his techniques remained lethal, he appeared frail and dying. What happened to the villain who once inspired fear with a mere glance?

![Itachi weakened](https://images.ecency.com/DQmRw6sDAm3WaoLa3nExPD6Ge8wTz7DqdmATN6ZndaTK8p9/copilot_20260316_124913.png)

This was the same villain who wiped out his entire clan in a single night. As a child, I found that impressive. But now, I realize how cruel it truly was—eliminating elders, children, even pregnant women. How could someone like that possess such unexplained power?

⚔️⚔️His battle with his brother made even less sense. Despite being gravely ill, he wielded divine weapons that had never been mentioned in over 500 episodes. Their sudden appearance undermined the integrity of his character.

![Itachi vs Sasuke](https://images.ecency.com/DQmXSJiUa3UbKNvRnhNztagJVPJeHYxpwRa7GVfqWuFKXTz/copilot_20260316_124940.png)

After falling to his brother, he took his secrets to the grave. He did not care to explain why he subjected his brother to such suffering.

Even during the Fourth Great Ninja War, when he was revived, his character was further broken. Despite having lost his eyes in life, he returned with powerful vision. This defied logic. The fault lies not with him, but with the manga-anime creator, who often changes direction or favors characters for fan service.

At that point, he no longer felt like the character I admired. The revelation of his motives for destroying his clan shattered everything. Again, the blame falls on the mangaka.

😢From being a clan assassin who caused immense pain to his brother, his clan, and the village, to being portrayed as a hidden hero—this shift stripped away the aura he had built. The attempt to force him into a heroic role felt unnatural and disappointing. As a fan of Itachi, it hurt to see how his path was altered at every turn. The mangaka simply did not know what to do with him, and the direction seemed driven by fan demand—or so it felt to me.

--- ![Final thoughts](https://images.ecency.com/DQmYnbLVpcVP78vXktV4ubTE3MQWSfR24LuduKN3xeZPV5h/capture_260318_122429.png)

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Translated with the power of Google Gemini AI to English! KAPOW! 🏆

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