# WebtoonLib — Naruto #262

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

## Chapter
- number: 262
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
The devastating truth behind the Uchiha Clan Massacre is finally revealed, recasting Itachi not as a villain, but as a tragic hero who sacrificed his family and honor on the secret orders of Konoha's leadership to prevent a violent coup. This world-shattering revelation, delivered through a powerful and somber conversation, exposes the dark political machinations of figures like Danzou Shimura and shatters the foundation of hatred that has driven Sasuke's entire life. As the weight of this new history settles, the very nature of loyalty, sacrifice, and justice is called into question, forcing a re-evaluation of the path of vengeance.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The devastating truth behind the Uchiha Clan Massacre is finally revealed, recasting Itachi not as a villain, but as a tragic hero who sacrificed his family and honor on the secret orders of Konoha's leadership to prevent a violent coup.

### Spoiler summary
The devastating truth behind the Uchiha Clan Massacre is finally revealed, recasting Itachi not as a villain, but as a tragic hero who sacrificed his family and honor on the secret orders of Konoha's leadership to prevent a violent coup. This world-shattering revelation, delivered through a powerful and somber conversation, exposes the dark political machinations of figures like Danzou Shimura and shatters the foundation of hatred that has driven Sasuke's entire life. As the weight of this new history settles, the very nature of loyalty, sacrifice, and justice is called into question, forcing a re-evaluation of the path of vengeance.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Naruto #262](/series/naruto-efa6fa/chapter-262)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/naruto-efa6fa

## Usage
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