Naruto Anime Analysis

Season 2: Episode 82

Source: Wikipedia,
"Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!"

"Kakashi and Itachi exchange blows, each being very proficient with the Sharingan. Itachi neutralizes Kakashi with his Tsukuyomi. As Kakashi struggles to remain standing, he asks Itachi why he's returned to Konoha. Itachi replies that they're after Naruto, which Kakashi elaborates as meaning they want the Nine-Tails for their organization, Akatsuki. Annoyed that Kakashi knows of their organization, Itachi instructs Kisame to kill Asuma and Kurenai before bringing Kakashi to him so they can find out what else he knows of their group. Before Kisame can do so, Might Guy arrives. Itachi states He did not go to Konoha to start a war, so he and Kisame left the battle."

Analysis

This episode reveals a lot more about Kisame and Itachi.

● Itachi has the Sharingan, but what makes it special is the genjutsu known as the Tsukuyomi. It can mess with the opponent's mind. A lot of details concerning this genjutsu will probably be revealed in the other anime, Naruto Shippuden.

● Itachi and Kisame are part of an organization called Akatsuki. So far, we know they consist of rogue ninjas who are enlisted in the bingo book. The reason they came to the Hidden Leaf Village is that they are after Naruto, who possesses the Nine-Tailed Fox. Kakashi learned about the organization through Jiraiya, since Jiraiya has been following Orochimaru. Orochimaru was part of the organization, but it seems he left it. The reason why Orochimaru left the organization is a mystery; hence, it will be revealed in the anime, Naruto Shippuden.

● The Akatsuki don't want anyone to know about them, hence why Itachi instructed Kisame to kill Asuma and Kurenai before bringing Kakashi to him so they could find out what else he knows about their group. The reason they want the Nine-Tailed Fox is a mystery. Could it be that they want to plan an invasion? The mystery concerning Akatsuki will be revealed in the other anime, Naruto Shippuden.

Kakashi plays an important part in this episode because we learn more about Itachi's abilities and a lot more about the Akatsuki. Moreover, Might Guy is also an important character in this episode because he saves everyone from Itachi and Kisame. Therefore, the Akatsuki symbolize danger in the sense that they are looking for Naruto so that they can possess the nine-tailed fox. Moreover, Itachi proved to be extremely strong, and defeating Kakashi, who is also skilled, makes one question what other ninja abilities he possesses; hence, this Itachi character brings a lot of mystery to the episode. 

Naruto is in danger. What will happen next? All of these questions will be answered in various episodes.