Itachi Uchiha Powers Explained (2026) — Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu & Susanoo

Who Is Itachi Uchiha?

Itachi massacred the entire Uchiha clan at age 13, leaving only his younger brother Sasuke alive. For years he appeared as the ultimate villain — cold, cruel, impossibly powerful. The truth behind his actions, revealed much later, recontextualizes him as one of anime's greatest tragic heroes. In terms of pure combat skill, Itachi is considered one of the most capable shinobi who ever lived.

Mangekyou Sharingan

The Mangekyou Sharingan is an evolved Sharingan awakened by experiencing the death of someone deeply important. Itachi's has unique patterns in each eye:

• Left Eye — Tsukuyomi (ultimate genjutsu)
• Right Eye — Amaterasu (black flames)
• Both Eyes — Susanoo (ethereal warrior)

Tsukuyomi — The Ultimate Genjutsu

Tsukuyomi is widely considered the most powerful genjutsu in the Naruto universe. On eye contact, the target is transported to Itachi's personal reality — a world where he controls space and time completely. Inside, Itachi can subject the target to 72 hours of psychological torture in what feels like a fraction of a second in reality. Kakashi described the experience as being stabbed thousands of times for three days.

Amaterasu — Black Flames That Never Die

Amaterasu creates black flames burning at 4000°C that cannot be extinguished by any conventional means — not water, not wind, not other fire. They burn until the target is completely destroyed or Itachi extinguishes them himself.

Susanoo — Perfect Offense and Defense

Itachi's Susanoo wields two legendary weapons simultaneously:

• Totsuka Blade (Sword of Totsuka) — A genjutsu sword that seals anything it pierces in an eternal dream world. Used to seal Orochimaru.
• Yata Mirror — A shield considered impervious to all ninjutsu by continuously adapting its chakra nature.

Itachi Power Ratings

• Genjutsu Mastery100/100
• Tactical Intelligence99/100
• Speed & Reflexes96/100
• Overall Combat Power92/100