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 the traumatic events of his youth.
You can watch the full English dub of Naruto Shippuden on streaming platforms like Hulu and Crunchyroll . Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 173
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.
Experience the emotional weight of Yahiko's sacrifice and the birth of Pain through these episode highlights and fan reactions: Hanzo of the Salamander, the leader of the
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
After their training, the trio forms the Akatsuki, led by Yahiko, with the goal of bringing peace to the war-torn Land of Rain through non-violent negotiations. You can watch the full English dub of
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.