Itachi traps Naruto in illusions, testing the effectiveness of his prior training.
Kakashi directly confronts Itachi's forces and activates his elite ocular jutsu.
Kakashi directly engages Itachi's genjutsu and forces to protect the mission.
Both characters serve as central objectives for Sasuke's mission, creating an indirect rivalry as he seeks their respective secrets and power.
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