A sweeping history lesson lays bare Madara's rise, his blindness, and his eventual fall, and frames Itachi's own hunger for a younger brother's eyes as the long-awaited confrontation between the two Uchiha finally draws near.
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Summary
The account reaches back to the age before Konoha existed, when Madara stood out among the Uchiha. Relentless rivalry with his younger sibling Izuna drove him to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, and with it he took command of the clan and carried them through victory after victory. That power came at a price, for overuse robbed him of his sight, which he restored only by claiming his brother's eyes.
Key Events
Madara went on to help build Konoha, though he was later beaten by the First Hokage. He formed Akatsuki as a hidden refuge and, sixteen years before the present, launched a failed strike on the village using the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox. Itachi cites that defeat as proof of how far Madara has declined.
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Notes
Seeking to surpass Madara, Itachi intends to escape the Mangekyō's blindness by seizing Sasuke's own eyes. Having taken in every word, Sasuke readies himself for the clash. The chapter falls within the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Madara awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan?
In New Light…!!, Madara's relentless rivalry with his younger sibling Izuna drives him to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan. With it he takes command of the Uchiha clan and carries them through victory after victory.
What did overusing the Mangekyō Sharingan cost Madara?
Overusing the Mangekyō Sharingan robs Madara of his sight. He restores it only by claiming his brother Izuna's eyes.
What happened to Madara after helping build Konoha?
Madara helped build Konoha but was later beaten by the First Hokage. He then formed Akatsuki as a hidden refuge and, sixteen years before the present, launched a failed strike on the village using the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.
Why does Itachi intend to take Sasuke's eyes?
Itachi intends to surpass Madara by escaping the Mangekyō's blindness through seizing Sasuke's eyes. Having taken in Itachi's account, Sasuke readies himself for the clash.
What arc does New Light…!! belong to?
New Light…!! is chapter 386, collected in Volume 42 under the Fated Battle Between Brothers arc. It was released in Japan on February 11, 2008.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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