# WebtoonLib — Naruto #226

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

## Chapter
- number: 226
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
The devastating duel between Naruto and Sasuke explodes, fueled by the horrific memory of the Uchiha clan massacre. Haunted by the image of his brother Itachi murdering their family under the disapproving gaze of their father, Fugaku, Sasuke is now convinced that the profound bond he shares with Naruto is a weakness he must violently sever. As he fights to destroy the connection he once considered his closest, Naruto desperately battles to save his friend from a path of vengeful isolation, refusing to let him go. Their clash becomes a tragic battle of wills, pitting the darkness of revenge against the unwavering strength of friendship.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Naruto and Sasuke clash at the Valley of the End, utilizing the Nine-Tails' chakra and Curse Mark Level 2.

### Characters involved
- Fugaku Uchiha — character
- Itachi Uchiha — character
- Sasuke Uchiha — character
- Naruto Uzumaki — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The devastating duel between Naruto and Sasuke explodes, fueled by the horrific memory of the Uchiha clan massacre.

### Spoiler summary
The devastating duel between Naruto and Sasuke explodes, fueled by the horrific memory of the Uchiha clan massacre. Haunted by the image of his brother Itachi murdering their family under the disapproving gaze of their father, Fugaku, Sasuke is now convinced that the profound bond he shares with Naruto is a weakness he must violently sever. As he fights to destroy the connection he once considered his closest, Naruto desperately battles to save his friend from a path of vengeful isolation, refusing to let him go. Their clash becomes a tragic battle of wills, pitting the darkness of revenge against the unwavering strength of friendship.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Naruto #226](/series/naruto-efa6fa/chapter-226)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/naruto-efa6fa

## Usage
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