Black Clover changed the Sasuke and Itachi dynamic in more ways than one

Black Clover has been criticized for being too similar to Naruto, but many argue that these critiques miss the key differences that make them distinct. One major difference is the portrayal of the massacre of Yami Sukehiro’s clan in Black Clover, which draws parallels to the Uchiha massacre in Naruto. However, the key difference is that in Black Clover, Yami’s sister Ichika is responsible for the slaughter, not Yami himself. Ichika’s actions were spurred on by a mind-altering pill given to her by their hateful father, causing her to believe that Yami was responsible for the massacre.

While some readers have pointed out the similarities between the Sukehiro and Uchiha massacres in both stories, it would be a mistake to say they are the same. In Naruto, Itachi Uchiha is responsible for the massacre of his clan, but it is revealed that he did so under the orders of Konoha to prevent a rebellion. He manipulates his younger brother Sasuke into wanting to kill him to protect Konoha’s interests. This nuance is not present in Black Clover, where Yami is a selfless older brother who did not commit an act of genocide against his own people.

Additionally, Itachi’s actions are not entirely heroic, as he intentionally manipulated Sasuke into hating him and seeking revenge for something he didn’t actually do. In contrast, Yami is portrayed as a hero and a selfless older brother who protects his sister, despite being falsely accused of the massacre. This sets up a fundamentally different dynamic between the brothers in each story.

Furthermore, the recent revelation in Black Clover chapter 347 that Ichika was responsible for the massacre opens up new possibilities for the story. With no one left to blame for the tragedy except her likely dead father and those who kept the truth from her, there is a chance that Ichika may now fully take in the situation’s tragedy and not succumb to anger. This is in contrast to Sasuke’s reaction to learning the truth about Itachi in Naruto, where he replaced any semblance of sadness and regret for killing his brother with pure hatred.

Overall, while there are similarities between Black Clover and Naruto, it is important to recognize the key differences that set them apart. The portrayal of the Sukehiro massacre in Black Clover is a prime example of this, and it will be interesting to see how the story develops from here.

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