Itachi Uchiha is one of the characters in Naruto who possess powerful jutsus capable of overwhelming even the strongest ninjas in the series. He isn’t a legendary shinobi by chance, and his strongest jutsus make him an absolute force of nature. While Itachi isn’t the strongest Uchiha, his powerful techniques can easily place him at the top of the ranks, alongside Madara, Obito, and Sasuke.
No wonder many Naruto fans still wish for Itachi’s return, even though Kishimoto wrote his character flawlessly. Itachi may have died, but his legacy continues to influence the strategies and battles of those who follow. The same is true with Itachi’s strongest jutsus, which are greatly missed, from Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi to the iconic crow clone jutsu, which he usually utilizes in combat.
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Crow Clone Jutsu
Itachi’s Unique Take on Shadow Clones
Crows have become iconic in Naruto thanks to Itachi Uchiha, who usually utilizes these birds in combat, espionage, and genjutsu. Under Itachi’s command and control, dozens of crows come together to form multiple clones, using far less chakra than the traditional Shadow Clone technique.
While Itachi’s crow clone jutsu don’t inflict strong physical harm, they can still be deadly when dozens of them are used to trigger explosions. In addition, Itachi also utilizes these crow clones to deceive his opponents, allowing him to cast other powerful jutsu such as genjutsu with ease.
Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Flower Nail Crimson
Itachi’s Lethal Shurikens of Fire
It’s no secret that Itachi Uchiha is one of the best when it comes to shurikenjutsu and Fire Release. His skills are on a completely different level, which makes it easier for him to perform Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Flower Nail Crimson, even under challenging conditions. This technique basically combines shuriken with flames of high burning potential.
Unlike Itachi’s crow clone jutsu, Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Flower Nail Crimson is a high offensive jutsu designed for direct attacks. It is capable of inflicting severe damage due to its continuous effects. However, countering this ability isn’t exactly difficult, as shown when Killer B easily managed to defend against the attack.
Yasaka Magatama
Itachi’s High-Speed Chakra Beads
And speaking of shuriken, Itachi can also generate size-changing shuriken-like beads while his humanoid Susanoo is activated. As mentioned by Itachi, Yasaka Beads is his strongest long-range attack, capable of overwhelming opponents from a distance with a devastating impact.
Usually, Itachi’s Susanoo can form three magatama beads, each spinning at high speed with razor-sharp precision before they merge into a single, devastating projectile with immense power. It is extremely lethal, as the beads can cut through chakra armor and barriers with ease.
Tsukuyomi
Itachi’s Genjutsu of Absolute Torture
On top of shurikenjutsu and fire release, Itachi Uchiha is also infamous for being a powerful genjutsu user. His Tsukuyomi kept Kakashi Hatake bedridden for an extended period, as the genjutsu inflicted days’ worth of excruciating physical torment on the Copy Ninja in just seconds of real time, even though Kakashi possessed a Sharingan.
Even a brief glance into Itachi’s eyes can trap a person in an inescapable genjutsu, where every aspect of the illusory world is under his complete control. Unless the opponent has a very high level of mental resistance or a powerful Sharingan, escaping Itachi’s Tsukuyomi is almost impossible.
Amaterasu
Itachi’s Relentless Black Flames
The flames of Amaterasu are black for a reason, as no conventional means can extinguish them once they ignite and hit Itachi’s target. They burn relentlessly until the opponent is reduced to ash. Unlike other flame-based attacks, Itachi’s Amaterasu inflicts heat equal to the sun’s core, burning anything in its line of sight.
While Amaterasu has extremely high damage output, Itachi also uses it to escape. Not only did he use it with Yagura, but he also utilized it with Jiraiya. The technique also helped Itachi in fighting Nagato, eliminating his summons in the process.
Izanami
Itachi’s Genjutsu That Forces Acceptance of Fate
Izanami is probably one of the most complicated genjutsu in Naruto, which Itachi used, aside from Naori Uchiha in the anime. Unlike other genjutsu, which can be activated instantly, Izanami requires more setup, as the target needs to fall into Itachi’s predetermined scenario or trap, just like how he activated the technique against Kabuto Yakushi.
To put it simply, with Izanami, Itachi can trap his targets in an endless loop, reliving the same sequence over and over. The only way to break free from Izanami is by accepting their fate and acknowledging the consequences of their actions.
Susanoo
Itachi’s Spectral Warrior of Absolute Power
Itachi Uchiha’s Susanoo left such an impression on Black Zetsu that he deemed it invincible. Coming from a being who has existed for centuries, this is a significant compliment and a solid testament to Itachi’s overwhelming power while using Susanoo.
While all the Susanoo are designed to amplify a user’s combat abilities, Itachi’s Susanoo stands out for its perfect balance of offense and defense made possible by the special weapons it wields. The Totsuka Blade can seal anything it pierces, while the Yata Mirror makes Itachi nearly untouchable due to its ability to deflect almost any attack.
- Release Date
- 2002 - 2007-00-00
- Showrunner
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Directors
- Hayato Date
Cast
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Junko Takeuchi -
Noriaki Sugiyama
WHERE TO WATCH
- Writers
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Franchise(s)
- Naruto
- Creator(s)
- Masashi Kishimoto
