Originally posted by: Pervert-Sennin Jiraiya
so lets say if orochimaru killed the uchihas you would tell your brother, that a really strong and evil ninja killed his whole family so he would go after him instead? by telling sasuke that you did it yoo can ensure that he only focuses on you and therefore doesnt face any strong ruthless enemies. and you obviously wont kill him since you love him.

i am also a older brother and if i had to choose between these to i would choose to make myself the target.
except in the real world all you'd be doing would make your brother live completely in solitude and hate and distrust everyone.....as opposed to being honest and at least being there for him.