Like ok. Tsunade Retrieval Arc: Sasuke attacks Itachi even thoughhe knows he’s not even stronger than Kakashi and Itachi killed the entire Uchiha Clan by himself. It’s fucking stupid but he’s a 13 year old kid that’s blinded by rage. Logically stupid but emotionally understandable. Sasuke Retrieval Arc: Leaves because he thinks Orochimaru would make him stronger than Itachi. Didn’t actually do any of that though, in hindsight—even after betraying Orochimaru and absorbing some of his essence iirc Itachi was severely weakened cuz anime disease. Either way, characters like Minato, Hiruzen, and Gai all reached Itachi’s level and beyond just through hard work without anyone offering them shortcuts to get stronger. Five Kage Summit: Literally tries to fight ALL FIVE KAGE. Like idiot. So called genius couldn’t even assuage his hateboner for Konoha to think of an actual plan to assasinate Danzo properly. Raikage about killed him? Saved by Gaara. Mizukage about to kill him? Saved by...