

In _Naruto Shippuden_ episode 359 around 11:47, before the Uchiha massacre,
Itachi meets Obito (camouflaged with a mask as either Tobi or Madara) in the
forest. Obito tells Itachi to keep his eyes closed while killing the Uchiha
people and Itachi agrees saying "I don't have any other choice!".

Why does Obito tell Itachi to keep his eyes closed, and why does Itachi obey?


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Why did Obito advise Itachi to keep his eyes closed?


I think that's because Itachi could see his plan with Sharingan, and if he saw
the plan, he would kill him. Obito has feared him. For sure he knew he could
kill him 1v1, and as he said in Akatsuki, if Itachi knew the truth about him,
he would be dead.

There we see Itachi's potential. With his sickness, he was maybe the strongest
in Akatsuki. Hard battle, but he should easily win vs Obito because of
Izanami, Kotoamatsukami, and Tsukuyomi's one-shot abilities counter his Kamui,
doesn't need physical attacks, and could use his Susanoo for defense.


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This is explained plainly after "Madara" tells him to do so.

Because... [!["Madara's
reason"](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WF51S.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WF51S.jpg)

"Madara" doesn't want him using his Sharingan to get in the way of his plans.

Itachi agrees reluctantly because... "Madara" guarantees he won't kill Sasuke
if he does.

[!["Madara's
hostage"](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Eb28n.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Eb28n.jpg)

There's no hidden meaning behind "Madara's" "request".


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