Favorite Naruto Shippuden Character

Shino. Both Naruto And Naruto: Shippuden.

Kakashi, Jiraya, Orochimaru and the members of Akatsuki

Hidan, that guy was golden.

Hatake Kakashi (I like his Magenkyou Sharingan ^_^)

Uchiha Itachi (At first, I hate him, but after I know his true intention, I sympathized him a lot)

Haruno Sakura (I love her lovely face ^_^)

Hyuuga Hinata (She's too damn hot!!)

Uchiha Obito (Without his sacrifice, Kakashi would be useless and not cool... I hope you don't have any relation to Tobi just like what rumor said... >_<)

Itachi Uchiha

Yes. He most definitely was. I agree with your assessment.