# WebtoonLib — Kill the Hero #17

## Series
- title: Kill the Hero
- slug: kill-the-hero-9fac7a

## Chapter
- number: 17
- release_date: 2025-05-16

### Summary
Continuing his infiltration of the Skull guild, Woo-Jin uncovers a new, unexpected threat: a Japanese faction with imperialist ambitions. When a cornered enemy attempts suicide to protect their secrets, the move backfires spectacularly, as Woo-Jin uses his powers to interrogate the soul of the deceased for information. While cunningly using his own summons to stage a convincing injury and maintain his cover, a surprising action hints at a flicker of kindness beneath his ruthless facade, adding a new layer to his vengeful quest.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Continuing his infiltration of the Skull guild, Woo-Jin uncovers a new, unexpected threat: a Japanese faction with imperialist ambitions.

### Spoiler summary
Continuing his infiltration of the Skull guild, Woo-Jin uncovers a new, unexpected threat: a Japanese faction with imperialist ambitions. When a cornered enemy attempts suicide to protect their secrets, the move backfires spectacularly, as Woo-Jin uses his powers to interrogate the soul of the deceased for information. While cunningly using his own summons to stage a convincing injury and maintain his cover, a surprising action hints at a flicker of kindness beneath his ruthless facade, adding a new layer to his vengeful quest.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Kill the Hero #17](/series/kill-the-hero-9fac7a/chapter-17)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/kill-the-hero-9fac7a

## Usage
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