Mystery Of Pain | 160 : The

The antagonist force moving toward the Hidden Leaf Village.

An autopsy is performed on the defeated Animal Path body, revealing mysterious black receivers (chakra rods) embedded throughout the skin.

The code was cracked using page numbers from Jiraiya's Icha Icha (Make-Out) novels. 🍥 Key Plot Points 160 : The Mystery of Pain

The episode sets the stage for the realization that Pain is a group of corpses controlled remotely via chakra. 📍 Notable Characters Shikamaru Nara: The tactical lead on the decryption.

They lead the investigation into Pain's identity while the village prepares for an imminent attack. The antagonist force moving toward the Hidden Leaf Village

Naruto realizes the first numbers in the code refer to the first words on specific pages of Jiraiya’s books.

In this episode, Shikamaru, Naruto, and the code-breakers of Konoha decipher the dying message left by Jiraiya on Lord Fukasaku’s back. 🔑 The Core Revelation "The real one is not among them." 🍥 Key Plot Points The episode sets the

This refers to , titled "The Mystery of Pain."