The chapter where Kakashi recognizes the two Akatsuki he has trailed and pays for it. Itachi waves off Kisame and turns his Mangekyō on Kakashi, whose own Sharingan barely carries him through Tsukuyomi as the pair's purpose comes to light.
Summary
Kakashi is caught off guard once he recognizes the two figures he has been trailing as Kisame and, above all, Itachi. When Kisame moves to take him on, Itachi waves him off, reasoning that the two of them are matched too evenly for a bout between them to be anything but a nuisance. Facing no such limitation himself, Itachi turns on Kakashi directly.
Key Events
Spotting Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan, Kakashi orders Asuma and Kurenai to keep their eyes shut, knowing they cannot withstand it. Itachi then casts Tsukuyomi, which Kakashi only just survives thanks to his own Sharingan. Barely able to stay upright, he demands to know what has brought the pair to Konoha, and Itachi answers that they have come for the Fourth Hokage's legacy.
Notes
Chapter 142 appears in volume 16 as part of the Search for Tsunade arc. It ran in the 46th issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump for 2002, carrying an October 28 cover date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Kakashi defeat Itachi in this chapter?
No. In this chapter, Itachi easily overwhelms Kakashi with his Mangekyo Sharingan technique Tsukuyomi, and Kakashi barely survives only because of his own Sharingan.
What happens when Kakashi confronts Itachi and Kisame?
Kakashi recognizes the pair he has been trailing as Kisame and Itachi, and when Kisame moves to fight him, Itachi waves him off, saying the two of them are too evenly matched for a bout to matter.
Why does Kakashi tell Asuma and Kurenai to close their eyes?
Kakashi orders Asuma and Kurenai to keep their eyes shut because he knows they cannot withstand Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan.
Why have Itachi and Kisame come to Konoha in this chapter?
Itachi tells Kakashi that he and Kisame have come for the Fourth Hokage's legacy, hinting at their true target.
What arc does "Kakashi vs. Itachi" belong to?
"Kakashi vs. Itachi" is chapter 142 of the manga, collected in volume 16 as part of the Search for Tsunade arc.
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