Amidst this global trance, Team 7 remains protected within Sasuke’s Susano'o, the only barrier against the moonlight that triggers the jutsu. A Shift to the Past: Itachi's Light and Darkness
Sees himself finally achieving the title of Hokage.
The episode opens with the devastating realization of the Infinite Tsukuyomi . As Madara Uchiha’s ultimate genjutsu takes hold, the world is plunged into an eternal dream. We witness various shinobi trapped in their own idealized realities: Dreams of a peaceful life with Naruto. Naruto Shippuden Episode 451
A young Itachi, only four years old, witnesses the aftermath of the Third Great Shinobi War. After showing mercy to a dying enemy who then tries to kill him, Itachi is forced to take his first life, leading him to question the value and meaning of existence.
Naruto Shippuden Episode 451: Itachi’s Story ~ Light and Darkness: Birth and Death Amidst this global trance, Team 7 remains protected
of Naruto Shippuden marks a significant pivot in the series, serving as the bridge between the height of the Fourth Great Ninja War and the deeply personal backstory of one of the franchise's most enigmatic characters: Itachi Uchiha. The Chaos of the Infinite Tsukuyomi
We see Itachi’s relationship with his father, Fugaku, and his introduction to the philosophy of the Uchiha clan. As Madara Uchiha’s ultimate genjutsu takes hold, the
Envisions a life free from the "troublesome" responsibilities of marriage.