（ the sharingan is the bloodline legacy of his clan. one of the most dangerous kekkei genkai, and now — at his hand — nearly extinct.

no one has asked him point-blank about his eyes, much less on a first meeting.

itachi cants his head to one side, not entirely unlike a crow as he considers his answer. then: ）

It is called the sharingan. It enhances my perception, grants me perfect visual recall, and assists in improving my reaction time.

（ among other things, but he will not speak to those. ）