Originally posted by: Knives122
But this is a waste of time though they could of did this back when Itachi first appeared in this Manga series, this is just a way to try and build up tension with the fight between Naruto and Sasuke b/c we've been waiting for this for how long like 3 months and this is just a method to waste time(IMO)
It is not a waste of time if Itachi is going to show up again soon.

What we have seen just seen in the anime is all we have seen of Itachi. I think he is due for another appearance.