# WebtoonLib — Naruto #126

## Series
- title: Naruto
- slug: naruto-efa6fa

## Chapter
- number: 126
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
As the invasion of Konoha rages, the conflict culminates in a deeply personal battle between Hiruzen Sarutobi and his treacherous former student, Orochimaru. This is not merely a defense of the village, but a painful reckoning for the Third Hokage, who must confront the dark legacy of his reign—a history stained by the sacrifice of Hizashi Hyuuga, the rise of the ruthless Danzou, and the annihilation of the Uchiha clan. While the "God of Shinobi" faces the monster he helped create, the future of the Uchiha rests on Sasuke, who still relies on his bond with Naruto, tragically unaware that Orochimaru's poison has already begun to corrupt his path toward vengeance and isolation.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Hizashi Hyuuga — character
- Danzou Shimura — character
- Naruto Uzumaki — character
- Sasuke Uchiha — character
- Orochimaru — character
- Hiruzen Sarutobi — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
As the invasion of Konoha rages, the conflict culminates in a deeply personal battle between Hiruzen Sarutobi and his treacherous former student, Orochimaru.

### Spoiler summary
As the invasion of Konoha rages, the conflict culminates in a deeply personal battle between Hiruzen Sarutobi and his treacherous former student, Orochimaru. This is not merely a defense of the village, but a painful reckoning for the Third Hokage, who must confront the dark legacy of his reign—a history stained by the sacrifice of Hizashi Hyuuga, the rise of the ruthless Danzou, and the annihilation of the Uchiha clan. While the "God of Shinobi" faces the monster he helped create, the future of the Uchiha rests on Sasuke, who still relies on his bond with Naruto, tragically unaware that Orochimaru's poison has already begun to corrupt his path toward vengeance and isolation.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Naruto #126](/series/naruto-efa6fa/chapter-126)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/naruto-efa6fa

## Usage
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