you're all idiots. itachi didn't run away, retreat, pussy out, etc., cuz he was scared, afraid, out skilled, or out numbered.

read Legendary Nin's post.

yeah, i'm a Itachi fan, but i'm not sucking his dick when i say that he's the strongest so far and retreating is unnecessary for him. i'm just stating the facts. itachi can whoop anyone's ass, including: orochimaru (yeah, he has immortality jutsu, but big deal, he can't use it if he's killed), jiraiya, tsunade, and even KYUBI NARUTO. wow, i hate everyone. people just don't get it.