Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 173 -

After Naruto confronts Nagato, the latter begins recounting the traumatic events of his youth.

Following the murder of his parents, Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan seek out Jiraiya to learn ninjutsu. Jiraiya trains them for three years, hoping Nagato's Rinnegan would lead the world toward peace. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 173

Hanzo of the Salamander, the leader of the Hidden Rain, fears the organization's rising fame. He conspires with Danzo Shimura of the Hidden Leaf to set a trap under the guise of peace talks. After Naruto confronts Nagato, the latter begins recounting

In , titled " Origin of Pain ," the story dives deep into Nagato's tragic past, explaining the transformation of the peaceful Akatsuki into a feared organization. Episode Summary Hanzo of the Salamander, the leader of the

Hanzo takes Konan hostage and orders Nagato to kill Yahiko in exchange for her life. To save his friends and spare Nagato the guilt, Yahiko runs himself through on Nagato's kunai, sacrificing his life.

Overwhelmed by grief and rage, Nagato summons the Gedo Statue for the first time, annihilating Hanzo's men and marking his descent into becoming "Pain". Where to Watch the English Dub