Itachi Uchiha is one of the characters in Naruto who have powerful jutsus that can overwhelm even the strongest ninjas in the series. He's not a legendary shinobi by accident, and his strongest jutsus make him an absolute force of nature. Although Itachi is not the strongest Uchiha, his powerful techniques can easily place him at the top of the ranks, along with Madara, Obito and Sasuke.
No wonder many Naruto fans still wish for Itachi to return, even though Kishimoto wrote his character flawlessly. Itachi may be dead, but his legacy continues to influence the strategies and battles of those who follow. The same applies with Itachi's strongest jutsus, which are sorely missed, from Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi to the iconic crow claw jutsu, which he usually uses in battle.
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Crow Claw Jutsu
Itachi's unique version of Shadow Clones
Crows have become iconic in Naruto thanks to Itachi Uchiha, who usually uses these birds in combat, espionage and genjutsu. Under Itachi's command and control, dozens of crows gather to form multiple clones, using much less chakra than the traditional Shadow Clone technique.
While Itachi's crow claw jutsu don't deal strong physical damage, they can still be deadly when dozens of them are used to trigger explosions. Additionally, Itachi also uses these crow clones to trick his opponents, allowing him to cast other powerful jutsu like genjutsu with ease.
Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Flower Nail Crimson
Itachi's deadly 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 Crimsoneven under challenging conditions. This technique basically combines shuriken with flames with 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 can cause serious damage due to its continuous effects. However, countering this ability is not exactly difficult, as demonstrated when Killer B easily managed to defend against the attack.
Yasaka Magatama
Itachi's High Speed Chakra Gems
And speaking of shuriken, Itachi can also generate size-changing shuriken-like gems while his humanoid Susanoo is activated. As mentioned by Itachi, Yasaka Beads is his strongest long range attackcapable of overwhelming opponents from a distance with devastating effect.
Normally, Itachi's Susanoo can form three magatama beads that each spin at high speed with razor-sharp precision before fusing into a single, devastating projectile of immense power. It is extremely deadly, as the gems can cut through chakra armor and barriers with ease.
Tsukuyomi
Itachi's Genjutsu of Absolute Torture
In addition to shurikenjutsu and fire release, Itachi Uchiha is also notorious for being a powerful genjutsu user. His Tsukuyomi kept Kakashi Hatake bedridden for an extended period, as the genjutsu inflicted days of excruciating physical torment on the Copy Ninja in mere seconds in real time, even though Kakashi had 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 from 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 are ignited and hit Itachi's target. They burn relentlessly until the opponent is reduced to ashes. Unlike other fire-based attacks, Itachi's Amaterasu adds heat equal to the core of the sunburning everything in its line of sight.
Although Amaterasu has extremely high damage output, Itachi also uses it to escape. Not only did he use it with Yagura, but he also used it with Jiraiya. The technique also helped Itachi fight Nagato, eliminating his summon in the process.
Izanami
Itachi's Genjutsu that forces an acceptance of fate
Izanami is probably one of the most complicated genjutsu in the Naruto, that Itachi used, except for Naori Uchiha in the anime. Unlike other genjutsu, which can be activated instantly, Izanami requires more setup, as the target must 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 infinite looprelive the same sequence over and over again. 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 considered it invincible. Coming from a creature that has been around for centuries, this is a significant compliment and solid proof of Itachi's overwhelming power when using the Susanoo.
While all Susanoo are designed to enhance a user's combat abilities, Itachi's Susanoo stands out for its perfect balance between offense and defense made possible by the special weapons it uses. The Totsuka Blade can seal anything it pierces, while the Yata Mirror makes Itachi nearly untouchable due to its ability to deflect almost all attacks.
- Release date
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2002 – 2007-00-00
- Showrunner
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Masashi Kishimoto
- Directors
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Hayato date
- Author
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Masashi Kishimoto
- Franchise(s)
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Naruto
