Chapter 222 deepens the mystery around Itachi. The clan's police press him over Shisui's suspicious death, and his cold defiance hints at the rift already forming between him and the Uchiha he was born into.
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Summary
Members of the Konoha Military Police Force corner Itachi over his recent conduct, noting that he has fallen short of what the Uchiha clan expected of him ever since he joined the Anbu. Their real concern is the death of Shisui Uchiha, Itachi's close friend, who had been assigned to monitor his movements. Though the scene looked like a suicide, the investigators suspect Itachi may have arranged it to appear that way.
Rather than submit to their questioning, Itachi turns on the officers and beats them with little effort, voicing open contempt for the clan. Fugaku intervenes and orders his son to apologise, yet Itachi holds firm, declaring that he has lost all faith in where the Uchiha are headed. Only when Sasuke begs him to stop does Itachi finally relent and offer the apology.
Key Events
The Military Police confront Itachi about Shisui's death and their belief that he staged the suicide. Itachi overpowers the officers and voices his disdain for the clan. Fugaku demands an apology, which Itachi refuses until Sasuke pleads with him to stop.
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Notes
Chapter 222 is part of Volume 25 within the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc and appeared in Japan on July 19, 2004. Viz released it under the title Itachi Accused.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 222, "Itachi's Doubt"?
In Naruto chapter 222, "Itachi's Doubt," the Konoha Military Police Force confronts Itachi over Shisui Uchiha's suspicious death, and Itachi responds by beating the officers and openly voicing his contempt for the clan.
Why does the Konoha Military Police Force confront Itachi?
The Military Police confront Itachi because he has fallen short of the Uchiha clan's expectations since joining the Anbu, and they suspect he was involved in the death of his close friend Shisui Uchiha.
What do the investigators suspect about Shisui's death?
Although Shisui's death looked like a suicide, the investigators suspect Itachi may have staged it to appear that way.
How does Itachi react when the police question him?
Itachi turns on the officers and overpowers them with little effort, openly declaring that he has lost all faith in where the Uchiha clan is headed.
Who gets Itachi to apologize to Fugaku?
Fugaku demands that Itachi apologize, but Itachi refuses until Sasuke begs him to stop, at which point Itachi finally relents.
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