: During the Second Shinobi World War, two Hidden Leaf ninja accidentally killed Nagato's parents, Fuso and Ise, thinking they were enemies.
, titled "Meeting" (出逢い, Deai ), serves as a pivotal bridge in the Pain's Assault arc, transitioning from the physical battle to a clash of ideologies between Naruto Uzumaki and Nagato. Key Plot Summary Naruto Shippuden Episode 172
Nagato begins his tragic backstory, detailing his childhood in the war-torn Village Hidden in the Rain: : During the Second Shinobi World War, two
Following his victory over the Six Paths of Pain, Naruto tracks down the real Nagato and Konan to their hideout. Seeking to understand the cycle of hatred that fueled the destruction of the Hidden Leaf, Naruto asks to hear Nagato's story before deciding his next move. Fuso and Ise