Seems like the two Itachi threads in here spun this topic.

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Pretty much it.It&#39;s about his power and potential.Not even the Senins were fit to run the ANBU squad at 13.He can also hang with the senins at 17,that shows more potential than any other character so far.Add that with the mystery behind him,and that&#39;s why I&#39;m an Itachi fan.Everyone has their character.Some like Naruto,others Rock Lee,Ino,Choji,Shino,Kakashi,Iruka,Sakura,Hinata,et c.You don&#39;t have to like him,but you can&#39;t deny his strength.The mange sharingan will be beautiful.