Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-26006790-20140725193452/@comment-4271790-20140726181404

NeedleJizo wrote: He started doubting whether or not Konoha's destruction was really what he wanted. He was torn between wanting to honor Itachi's sacrifice or taking revenge against those that made him do it. More than likely, Orochimaru had something to do with him showing restraint because he was about to get all the answers he was looking for. Due to Obito, Sasuke was under the impression and belief that Itachi was forced by Konoha to kill the Uchiha clan. After the fight with Kabuto, before Itachi disappeared, he showed Sasuke that it was his own choice. Then it led Sasuke to question "If that was the case, why was Itachi more loyal to the village than to our clan?" (Later answered by Hiruzen). That is what led Sasuke to question his resolve. I think Itachi had that planned, given how intelligent he is and his incredible foresight.