Suddenly, Danzo's words came back to life in Itachi's mind: "Chaos will follow you throughout your life."

At that moment, Itachi was about to step into the vortex of the people trying to create the chaos. That night, he had lost the light of hope, along with his clan.

Be the best ninja, ascend to Hokage, use that position freely to lead the world to peace, and then...

Rid the world of all fighting.

This was the path of hope he had envisioned. He had lost everything.

 -Itachi Shinden - Book of Midnight-