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When's the moonlight gonna fade, already?!

Just calm down, loser.

How can I calm down?! We don't know what's

happening to everyone outside!

All we can do is wait.

Till the Infinite Tsukuyomi subsides, we can't go outside.

"Itachi's Story - Light and Darkness: Moonlit Night"

That's my boy.

Itachi, I'm proud you've joined the ANBU.

But there's one thing you must never forget...

...that even more than being a Leaf ANBU, you're first and foremost an Uchiha.

Yes, sir.

You're the only one I can count on, my best friend.

Protect the village. And the Uchiha name.

[cawing]

If I die, many things will change.

I've left a note...

Shisui, wait!

Don't try to stop me, Itachi.

If you're truly my friend.

Shisui!

Know anything about Shisui Uchiha? He killed himself in Nakano River.

Why don't you just come out and say it?

You believe that I had a hand in this, don't you?

Yeah, that's right. Little punk.

If I find you've betrayed this clan I want you to know...

... you'll pay for your wrongs!

[groaning]

The clan, the clan, the clan.

You overestimate your own abilities with no idea of the depth of my own.

Just look at you now. Groveling in the dirt.

Stop it Itachi!

What on earth is the matter with you!?

I've had enough of all this. There's no hope left for this pathetic clan.

Big brother! You have to stop!

Watch carefully with your eyes, Sasuke.

Observe how shallow this clan is.

Beginning today, you will become a squad leader in the ANBU.

You're not part of the Foundation per se,

but your mission orders will come from me.

There's no need to report anything to Hiruzen and his staff.

Yes, sir.

Anyway, I know it's sudden, but I have a mission for you.

It's a simple assassination.

The two behind you will assist you.

We'll be your subordinates from here on.

We're honored to be of service.

[grunting]

[birds screeching]

Good work.

Now... while you were away...

...the surveillance team on the Uchiha has reported that the Leaf Police Force has

been strengthening their armaments.

What do you think is the significance of that?

Resentment toward the Village has been increasing among the Uchiha.

So this is something we can't ignore?

Yes, sir.

Welcome home, Big Brother!

I was just about to go and train. Come with me?

I'm exhausted from my mission.

Come on, you never get tired, Big Brother.

[grunting]

Sorry, Sasuke. Some other time.

Man! Heh.

You know about the clan meeting in three days, don't you, Itachi?

I don't.

Once it concludes, meet me at the Nakano Shrine, alone.

No ANBU subordinates.

I'm leaving tomorrow on a mission outside the Village.

Don't run away.

Run away?

From what, exactly?

From your destiny as an Uchiha.

Uh!

Do you understand? I'll be waiting.

[birds cawing]

You two stand by here.

But, Captain!

Just report what I said to Lord Danzo.

Within the clan, only those who possess the Sharingan can read this stone tablet.

And even then, only part of it.

But with your Mangekyo Sharingan, you should be

able to read it even more completely.

You want me to tell you what it says?

That's not necessary.

You have the Mangekyo as well?!

It happened during the Third Great Ninja War... when my

friend gave up his life in order to save me.

Amidst tears of blood, my Mangekyo was born.

The Uchiha's path to salvation... is carved into this stone.

But even with the Mangekyo Sharingan, the end cannot be deciphered.

It seems... we still have a ways to go.

However, even if it's only a part of it, once you read it, you'll understand.

The current situation forced upon the Uchiha is wrong.

But even so, to use force to overcome that situation is-

The higher-ups of the Village are frightened of us. That is why they

persecute us,... out of fear of our Sharingan.

You're right.

They're afraid we'll control the Nine Tails with the power of the Sharingan.

That's just a legend about Madara Uchiha...!

Since then, no one's done anything like that.

We don't even know if anyone can!

But the higher-ups cling to the ghosts of the past

and keep us at a distance out of fear!

If they're afraid of us, there's nothing else left

for us to do except control them.

Do you plan to use

force to become the Hokage?!

It's only because the clan wishes it. I can't stop them.

But I want to avoid the use of brute force.

That's why I kept my Mangekyo Sharingan a secret.

Why?

I can control the Nine Tails with my Mangekyo Sharingan.

If the clan learned of it, they'd want even more.

Watch!

[grunting]

We've brought the Jinchuriki.

Let's do it!

The captain can do it! Please, captain, you have to!

Captain Fugaku, please!

Use the power of the Uchiha!

[roaring]

[grunting]

[roaring]

[gasping] That's--

Many in the clan resent the village.

When someone's pushed into a corner, they resort to such things.

There will be much bloodshed on both sides.

But Itachi, if you're with me, right at my side...

[gasping]

We can take them by surprise and restrain the higher-ups.

Some fighting will ensue; that's unavoidable.

But with your help as a member of the ANBU...

...we could orchestrate a bloodless revolution!

A bloodless revolution...?!

Itachi, you're my son... Please! Help me to save our clan!

[gasping]

Captain?

Your orders?

The Uchiha Clan...

...is set on turning against the Leaf.

We're in a race against time, here.

We ought to strike them preemptively, before they can make their first move.

The Uchiha are comrades in arms.

I would like to use words first before employing any violence.

So I will come up with a strategy.

Despite what Lord Third said, he'll do whatever it takes...

...to protect the Hidden Leaf.

You must choose.

Align with the Uchiha and launch the coup d'eat,

and be slaughtered along with your family...

...or side with the Leaf, and before they attempt the coup, eliminate every Uchiha

except your younger brother.

(thinking) Eliminate the Uchiha?!

To protect the Leaf, every possible step must be taken to avoid mayhem.

The only one that can handle this mission is you, a double agent for both the

for both the Uchiha and the Leaf.

There's no one else, Itachi. So, will you accept this mission or not?

The Village... the clan... Shinobi.

Is fighting inevitable?

The Village or the Clan?

What should I do?

[panting and grunting]

You didn't take that seriously, did you?!

Yeah, of course I did, you loser.

If I were serious, I would've beaten you, Sasuke!

I challenge you to the high jump!

You're no match for me.

What did you say?!

Hey.

There is something that I would like you to help me with.

Who are you?!

[grunting]

[screaming]

[panicking]

[screaming]

[screaming]

[grunting]

Itachi.

What lies beyond this slaughter?

Will you show me a new future for the clan?

One that's different than the one that I showed you?

This is...

[grunting]

Oh. Such fine eyes.

No! No way!

[yelping]

Help me, Itachi! Please, help me!

This is what I see for the Clan's future and for the village's.

Yes, I see.

(thinking) Sasuke, huh?

(thinking) A Shadow Clone!

Father is the worst possible enemy for me.

This will be a battle of Mangekyo Sharingan.

Over here.

There are no traps... come in.

Father...!

I don't want a death match with my own son.

I see.

So you've aligned with the other side.

Father...

Mother.

I just...

We already know, Itachi.

Itachi, just promise me this...

That you'll take care of Sasuke.

I will.

Do not fear it.

This is the path you have chosen.

Compared to yours, our pain will be over in an instant.

Our philosophies may differ, but I'm still proud of you.

[sobbing]

You are truly a kind child.

[sobbing]

It's over.

You're--

Never mind. Let's go.

Go on ahead. I'm going to confirm things with the Leaf higher-ups.

First, you have my thanks. Your actions averted civil war within the Leaf.

We've maintained peace despite all odds.

Yes.

But even so, I sincerely regret that there was no other way to achieve it.

I apologize, Lord Third.

I'm the one who should apologize.

You will be branded as a Rogue Ninja who

killed his whole clan and be listed in the Bingo Book as a fugitive,

wanted dead or alive.

Of course.

What will you do now?

I've found aid from a group named Akatsuki.

I intend to stay close to them in order to make sure a promise is not broken.

What do you want now?

Well, you've become a Rogue Ninja listed in the Bingo Book, Captain,

an S-Class, no less.

As Foundation members, we want to make it seem like we tried to stop you.

Please go easy on us.

Your swordplay suggests more than just trying.

Your Sharingan won't work against us.

We won't look into your eyes.

[grunting]

Genjutsu?

How?!

Back when you first reported to me to become my subordinates...

We'll be your subordinates from here on.

I imbedded a suggestion in case you turned on me.

You mean that... you distrusted us right from the very beginning?

I was acting as a double agent.

I see through the eyes of both the Leaf and the Uchiha.

But to be honest, I don't know whose spy I really was...

Within the organization, I'm known as Tobi. I'm not an official member.

I'm a newbie within the Akatsuki who doesn't possess any spectacular

jutsu. You should treat me as if that's true.

Why hide your identity?

If people knew Madara Uchiha was still alive, things would become complicated.

Only the Akatsuki leader, who we're meeting, knows the truth.

Their hideout's just up ahead.

If it isn't Itachi. It's been a while.

Orochimaru.

Oh, that's right! You're from the same hometown!

So is this going to be a touching reunion?!

Ah, the rumors were true.

I always knew you were a shinobi like the rest of us.

Like the rest of us?

Those who consider bonds like the village, the clan, and

comrades to be nothing but a burden.

The goal of the Akatsuki...

...is a world of peace among shinobi.

Instead of the Five Great Nations, the Akatsuki shall rule over the world.

That's quite a lofty goal.

And that's why we're assembling skilled shinobi

without asking about their history.

Itachi of the Leaf, we welcome you into the Akatsuki.

From here on, reject the leaf.

Starting now, you are Itachi of the Akatsuki.

Show the world pain.

Juzo.

Huh?

You will form a two-man team with Itachi.

Huh.

Follow me, newbie.

All right.

Have you gotten used to the Akatsuki, Itachi?

How would you feel about changing partners and teaming up with me instead?

I second changing partners.

I wish our leader would put some more thought into this.

Next time on Naruto Shippuden: "The Darkness of the Akatsuki."

You're one to talk, you damn snake!