For the more popular characters in "Naruto", except for the male one Naruto and the male second Sasuke, Itachi is definitely the next closest existence, so why does he receive so much attention? In fact, Itachi dedicated his life to Konoha Village, even killing his own people with his own hands. His ninja path is too burdensome. However, there are also people who wonder if everything Itachi does is really for Konoha Village? Not really. He has too much helplessness, and the next few things can speak for themselves.
The Uchiha family disappeared from the ninja world, which was caused by Itachi. He was originally a member of the Uchiha family, so naturally he had to do his best for the future and glory of the family, but he actually killed all of his clansmen. Itachi himself explained the reason for doing this, he had seen too many killings, and he didn't want to see Konoha Village enter a state of war.
It is precisely because of the explanation of this incident that his popularity has increased instantly, and his fans have increased. Many people think that he is the one who has carried the dark side of Konoha, and Konoha owes him a Hokage. In fact, Itachi was forced to do so at that time.
One: Itachi does see too much killing, but he doesn't kill his own parents.
When Itachi was a child, he experienced several wars. When the Nine-Tails attacked Konoha, he was still young and still holding the newborn Sasuke in his hands. The third ninja world war took place when he was young. It can be said that Itachi understood the cruelty of war when he was a child, and he also knew that war would be accompanied by the sacrifice of many ninjas.
It is precisely because of these things that Itachi hates war in his heart. He didn't want to get involved in the war at all. Think about so many famous ninjas in Konoha who died because of the war. Itachi didn't want the sacrifice to happen again, so he chose to do it.
There is one caveat, though. On the night of the extermination, Weasel killed his own parents. His parents gave birth to him and raised him. It can be said that most of their energy is spent on cultivating this genius, and it can be said that their parents have the grace to nurture him, so why should Weasel do this. No matter what kind of child it is, even if it is heinous, he will not do it to his parents. What's more, Itachi is still a very gentle ninja who cherishes his family.
So Itachi, he must have been forced to do this. In fact, the cause of all this was caused by the top level of Konoha.
Two: The threat of Konoha higher-ups, as well as Sasuke's life.
In the event that the Itachi chose to exterminate the race, there were people who supported Itachi and there were voices against it. But there are many people who support it, but can Itachi easily agree to do this? It was his own clan, and he also had his own relatives.
In fact, the high-level of Konoha was a threat to Itachi, although Itachi still had a dark identity at that time, but he was sent by the leader to destroy his own family, and no one could agree to it. However, at that time, Konoha also made a condition, that is, if Itachi did it himself, he could let go of Sasuke, who was still young. The implication is that if Itachi does not obey, his parents and younger brother will not survive. In such a coerced situation, Itachi chose to keep his younger brother, because it is better than all his relatives disappearing.
If he helped his clan fight against Konoha, not only himself, but all his clansmen and relatives would also die in the rebellion, and with all the strength of the Uchiha family at that time, he could no longer compete with Konoha. So if you do it yourself, you can also keep the last two Uchiha people, so that the Uchiha will not break the bloodline. He had no choice but to passively accept Konoha's decision.
If it weren't for Konoha's conspiracy, it would not have been possible for this genius to be so helpless, maybe only when he died in front of Sasuke, it could be regarded as a relief, so that the sinners of his family would not have to carry so much to survive.