Itachi witnessed the Nine-Tails Rebellion when he was 7 years old. When the Sharingan first awakened, he saw a mysterious black shadow controlling the Nine-Tails. The Sandaime discovered his talent and arranged to join ANBU for training. During the special training in Nanga River, Shisui revealed the secret of the other gods: "These eyes should be used for more cruel decisions." The crow flapped its wings and passed over the burning clan emblem.
