Naruto Shippuden Episode 172 -

: Now an orphan, Nagato wandered the rain-soaked streets until he met a stray dog he named Chibi, and later, two other orphans named Konan and Yahiko.

: The episode highlights how trauma and loss—specifically at the hands of the Hidden Leaf—created the "Pain" that Naruto is now trying to reconcile. Naruto Shippuden Episode 172

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. : Now an orphan, Nagato wandered the rain-soaked

, 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 Seeking to understand the cycle of hatred that