Whether Itachi was a hero or a villain is a question answered by the tragic love story with Izumi.
It cannot be denied that the universe of Naruto has very good and interesting characters. Some stand out for their great legend throughout the world, such as the Legendary Sannin, or there are others who had a tragic past, but this did not prevent them from becoming great shinobi, such as Kakashi.
But there is a character who had a rather complicated and tragic past, being forced to make brutal decisions for the good of his village and his brother's future. We are referring to Itachi Uchiha. Because of this, His role has always been between being a hero or a villain. Although their secret love story offers us an answer.
Itachi Uchiha's romantic story provides a new perspective on his role as hero or villain
Itachi has always been a tragic character
It is already known by everyone that Itachi Uchiha is a quite tragic character, since he had to mature much before the rest and at an early age, finding himself immersed in adult problems and, later, carrying out a great massacre to eliminate his entire family for the good of the village.
Since then, Itachi has kept wandering between a path of hero or villain. However, the franchise itself took the time to further develop this young man's life for us, telling us also about his relationship with Izumi Uchihawith whom he deserved to have a happy ending.
The anime and the derivative novel showed us a different perspective of what happened that night of the massacre. In the series, it was Obito who murdered Izumi while Itachi murdered the rest of the clan. But, in the novel, The first thing Itachi does is visit Izumi to give him the most peaceful death possible and in a non-violent manner. Then, he put her in a genjutsu to end her life.
Itachi had a beautiful relationship and connection with Izumi
This genjutsu of Itachi was very beautiful for the girl, since it made her live a beautiful illusion in which she had a great life with Itachi, growing old together. But that's not all, since it also became into a great kunoichi and accomplished all his goals. In the end, he died in real life, while in the genjutsu.
This was a beautiful gesture by Itachi, who did not want to give her a violent death, so he ended her life while she was surrounded by a lot of love in her illusion. And this was something that the novel did spectacularly, because it showed us more about the human side of Itachi.
In one of the filler episodes of Naruto, the story of Itachi Uchuha was addressed, and we were shown that he had a special connection with Izumi since they had their first conversation. This was something new for him and many of his colleagues pointed out that it was something of flirtation. However, due to everything that surrounded the young man, he could not have an ordinary life.
Itachi put Izumi in an illusion where they lived a life together before ending her life.
Itachi never considered himself a hero, but many fans do think he is one. And there are very few characters who know the truth about this character, since he was a victim of the political situation in Konoha and He had to act for the benefit of the village and the future of his dear brother.
However, it cannot be denied that the gesture that Itachi had, both with his beloved brother and with Izumi, at least in the novel, is a clear example that the character feels a lot of love. It sure was devastating for the young Uchiha to have to put the girl in an illusion. and, subsequently, end his life. However, he had to move forward.
This tragic story of Itachi It turned him into someone selfless and compassionate too.. He has always acted out of love, so he would be a fairly broken hero within this universe.
