Totsuka Blade and Yata Mirror

Among those brainwashed by the Third Hokage, Itachi had been brainwashed the most severely, without question. Although Itachi had made a deal with Danzo and participated in the Uchiha Clan Downfall Night to protect Sasuke, Richard still could not understand Itachi's way of thinking. Whether it was protecting Sasuke or safeguarding Konoha, there had been many other options. For the simplest example.