Naruto — Shippuuden (dub) Episode 173

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

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. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 173

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 Naruto confronts Nagato, the latter begins recounting

Experience the emotional weight of Yahiko's sacrifice and the birth of Pain through these episode highlights and fan reactions: In , titled " Origin of Pain ,"

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