The tragic life of Itachi Uchiha ended after he faced his brother for the last time. In the years leading up to that moment, Itachi had made some difficult choices. He valued peace above all else, and in the end, he killed his clan to ensure Konoha remained together.

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During all of his trials in NarutoItachi made many sacrifices for the sake of his brother, Sasuke, and for his village. He was willing to do anything to protect them, and this came at the cost of his personal life, including his chance at love.

10 Videl – She Has Some Experience With Fighting

Videl Dragon Ball Fighting Stance

Like many Dragon Ball characters, Videl showed an intense interest in martial arts. Her father was a famous fighter who oversaw her training. She had an interest in learning new techniques and would enjoy learning from Itachi.

Videl is stubborn but determined. Though she can have a fiery temper, she reveals a kinder side to the people she cares about. She could give Itachi some of the love and compassion he has been missing in life.

9 Ochaco Uraraka – She Longs To Protect People

Ochaco Uraraka

Ochaco is a student in My Hero Academia's U.A. High School, training to be a pro hero. She is cheerful and kind, and Itachi's desire to protect others reflects Ochaco's desire to be a hero.

With her quirk, which allows her to cause things to float, Ochaco would be able to help Itachi in battle. During her fight against Bakugo, Ochaco shows her ability to strategize – her brilliant mind would make another great asset.

8 Touka Kirishima – She Could Help Protect Itachi & Defend Others

Anteiku

The Tokyo Ghoul character spent many years working as a waitress. Touka's status as a ghoul made her an outcast. As an Uchiha, Itachi knows what it's like to be shunned by society, so the two of them would understand each other deeply in this regard. Her kind and quiet nature are also similar to Itachi's personality.

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As a ghoul, Touka's powers include enhanced strength and superhuman durability. She would be an asset in a fight, and more than happy to help Itachi defend people.

7 Asuna – She Is A Kind And Helpful Person

Asuna Yuuki in sword art online

Yuuki Asuna is one of the main characters in Sword Art Online. When she first discovered she was trapped inside a video game, she locked herself away, but after two weeks, she decided to become stronger. She quickly began leveling up and trying to free those trapped with her.

Itachi would be interested in someone willing to constantly improve themselves. Both he and Asuna are kind people who have shown an incredible willingness to help others. Itachi knew what it was like to see death and could help Asuna recover from some of the hardships she faced in the game.

6 Sango – She Is A Trained Warrior With A Younger Brother

Demon Hunter Inuyasha Sango

Sango is a trained fighter from Inuyasha who works to protect the innocent from dangerous demons. In battle, she is brave and fearless. Even when she was on the verge of death, she would refuse to give up. In a fight, she could help Itachi defeat any enemies.

Like Itachi, Sango was protective of her younger brother. She would understand Itachi's willingness to sacrifice everything to protect Sasuke, especially since she had been unable to protect her own brother.

5 Konan – She Would Have Been A Better Person With Itachi's Influence

Konan of the Akatsuki during Naruto: Shippuden

Konan was a character in Naruto. As a member of the Akatsuki, she worked alongside Itachi at times. Like Itachi, she was calm and level-headed, and no matter her personal feelings, she would put the cares and concerns of her friends above her own.

With Itachi's influence, she could have found redemption sooner. Deep down, Konan was always a caring and compassionate person. Itachi could have helped to bring those positive traits out of her.

4 Mikasa Ackerman – She Is A Capable Fighter Who Desires Peace

Mikasa holding a sword

A major character in Attack on Titan, Mikasa has known the pain and trauma of war. During training, she quickly proved herself a capable warrior. Like Itachi, she has a strong desire for peace, and her desire to protect people drives her forward.

During battle, Mikasa always appears calm and observant, similar to Itachi in personality. Her understanding nature would allow her to accept Itachi no matter what he's done. Having had to kill her best friend, she knows what it's like to make difficult decisions for the greater good.

3 Android 18 – She Could Encourage Itachi's Redemption

Android 18 smirking in Dragon Ball in front of a cloudy blue sky.

Android 18 from Dragon Ball began life as an ordinary human before being transformed into an android. With her incredible strength, she was able to easily defeat members of the Dragon Team. She was also given nearly limitless energy.

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Despite beginning life as a villain, Android 18 manages to redeem herself. Having acted evilly in the past, she would be able to empathize with Itachi's need to do bad things for a larger cause. Her own redemption might encourage Itachi to find a way to redeem himself in the eyes of his village.

2 Makoto Kino – She Enjoys Studying Martial Arts

Makoto Kino Sailor Jupiter Sailor Moon

Makoto is one of the main characters in Sailor Moon. She worked as a hero, using the name Sailor Jupiter. An expert in martial arts, she dreams of becoming a wife and mother someday. Her interest in fighting would give her a way of bonding with Itachi.

After becoming a Sailor Scout, Makoto began to take an interest in defending those weaker than herself. She would be willing to help Itachi defend Sasuke and his village from any threat.

1 Izumi – She Was The Love Of Itachi's Life

itachi izumi uchiha being and eating sweet

Izumi was a character from Naruto. After meeting Itachi at the Academy, she became interested in the young Uchiha. Itachi had no interest in Izumi at first but would later view her as the love of his life. When he received the order to wipe out his clan, he knew Izumi had to die.

Itachi ultimately killed Izumi first by using his genjutsu, sparing her from pain and allowing her to experience a life with him. Because of her death during the Uchiha massacre, she would never be able to have a true relationship with Itachi.

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