Chapter 220 looks back on the Uchiha brothers' childhood. A tender memory of Sasuke tagging along at Itachi's training reveals the older sibling's habit of deflecting requests while quietly choosing his brother over duty.
Summary
In a flashback to their early years, a young Sasuke joins his brother during one of Itachi's training sessions. Awed by what he witnesses, Sasuke begs Itachi to teach him a technique, but Itachi brushes off the request as he usually does, tapping his brother's forehead and promising to make time for him another day. On the walk home, Sasuke listens with wonder as Itachi describes the proud history and accomplishments of the Uchiha clan.
The two cross paths with their father, Fugaku, who brings up an upcoming assignment for Itachi. Itachi turns it down, explaining that he wants to attend Sasuke's orientation at the Academy instead. Recognising that his son will not be swayed, Fugaku offers to take on the mission in his place.
Key Events
A young Sasuke watches Itachi train and asks to be taught, only to receive the familiar forehead poke and a promise of later. Itachi shares the Uchiha clan's history with his brother on the way home. When Fugaku raises a mission, Itachi declines in order to attend Sasuke's Academy orientation, and Fugaku goes in his stead.
Notes
Chapter 220 was collected in Volume 25 during the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc and published in Japan on July 5, 2004.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Sasuke and Itachi brothers in Naruto?
Yes, Itachi and Sasuke are brothers. Chapter 220, "Itachi and Sasuke, Brothers," is a flashback showing a young Sasuke joining his older brother Itachi during one of his training sessions.
What happens in "Itachi and Sasuke, Brothers"?
In this flashback chapter, a young Sasuke watches Itachi train and asks to be taught a technique, then listens as Itachi shares the proud history of the Uchiha clan on the walk home.
How does Itachi respond to Sasuke's request to be taught a technique?
Itachi brushes off Sasuke's request as he usually does, tapping his brother's forehead and promising to make time for him another day.
Why does Itachi turn down a mission from his father in this chapter?
Itachi declines the assignment Fugaku raises because he wants to attend Sasuke's orientation at the Academy instead, so Fugaku takes on the mission in his place.
What arc and volume is "Itachi and Sasuke, Brothers" from?
"Itachi and Sasuke, Brothers" is chapter 220 of the Naruto manga, collected in volume 25 during the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc, and was published in Japan on July 5, 2004.
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