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.

Critics at Anime News Network noted that while the transition back to a flashback arc during the war’s climax felt abrupt, the quality of Itachi's story quickly justifies the detour. Birth and Death - Naruto Shippuden Episode 451 Reaction Naruto Shippuden Episode 451

Envisions a life free from the "troublesome" responsibilities of marriage. A young Itachi, only four years old, witnesses