Vol.44 Chapter 403 – Tears

Naruto thinks about the last time he met Itachi, when he told him that he thought he was a bigger brother to Sasuke than Itachi was. Itachi asked what Naruto would do if Sasuke attacked the Hidden Leaf. Naruto replied that he would protect the Leaf and stop Sasuke without getting killed. Satisfied with the answer, Itachi gives him some of his power, hoping Naruto won’t need it. Then he leaves. At this time, Sasuke also reflects on his brother: the night he destroyed the Uchiha clan. For a while Sasuke thought he had passed out that night, but in fact he ran after Itachi and attacked him. Itachi wasn’t hurt, but shed a tear as he looked at Sasuke’s actions. Sasuke concludes that he can’t do what Itachi wanted him to do.