Chapter 388 catches Sasuke and Itachi mid-duel, where a single stolen eye proves to be an illusion. As the Tsukuyomi shatters and both brothers stagger, the fight tips from mind games toward raw destruction, with Itachi reaching for the black flames of Amaterasu.
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Summary
Sasuke buckles under the agony of losing one of his eyes as Itachi tucks away the stolen organ and moves to claim the second. The vision cracks apart before he can, and reality reasserts itself: Sasuke's sight is whole, while it is his brother who now stands doubled over in pain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 388, "The Difference in Strength…!!"?
Sasuke appears to lose an eye to Itachi's Tsukuyomi, but the illusion shatters, leaving Sasuke's sight intact while Itachi doubles over in pain, and Itachi turns to the black flames of Amaterasu.
How does Sasuke escape Itachi's Tsukuyomi in this chapter?
The Tsukuyomi illusion breaks apart on its own, and Zetsu, watching from the sidelines, marvels that Sasuke managed to slip free of it.
What does Itachi do after his genjutsu fails?
Beaten in the contest of illusions, Itachi abandons genjutsu and turns to ninjutsu, readying the searing black flames of Amaterasu.
What volume does "The Difference in Strength…!!" belong to?
This chapter falls within Volume 42, during Sasuke and Itachi's fated confrontation.
What is the Viz English title for this chapter?
Viz gave the English edition of this chapter the title "Variance of Strength…!!"
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