Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-26127155-20150608044937

People mainly think that if Shin Uchiha is an already existing character in "Disguise", then he would be Shisui but a few points don't add up for me.


 * Shisui has no affiliation with the Akatsuki and it does not make sense for him to harp on about the akatsuki.
 * Shisui knew the truth about Itachi and he also had a personal connection with Sasuke and I doubt he would harbour a vendetta against the younger Uchiha.

However there is ONE other character in the series who: would want to bring back akatsuki, respected Itachi very highly, and also would of had the means to attain that many sharingan. This character is Kisame.


 * Kisame was one of the most loyal members of the Akatsuki and was devoted to its cause from the beginning.
 * Itachi would of most likely been Kisame's best 'friend' and there was a clear sense of respect between the two characters.
 * Kisame also new the truth about Tobi and is the most likely person to find the hide out's location.
 * His death was similar to Shisui's as they both felt very "off" and Kisame was also never revived in the fourth Shinobi ninja war (which was very strange as only Kisame and Konan were not reanimated from the akatsuki members).
 * He may have not known the absolute truth about Itachi and could have harbored hatred against Sasuke for killing his closest ally.

Obviously Kisame was a shade of blue, but Shin looks like he has replaced most of his body with parts from shin (celebi) Uchiha clones.

The most likely candidate for Shin Uchiha is probably a new character who happened to be saved by Itachi during his cover as an akatsuki member. This would explain why he would view Itachi as a hero and if he was helped by Itachi during his time in the akatsuki, then he may feel that they were a truly 'good' organisation. Itachi was active (in akatsuki) for around 5 years before we had even seen him, and the akatsuki were completing cheap missions for 'poorer' villages during this time. 