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

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.

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

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

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. In , titled " Origin of Pain ,"

Experience the emotional weight of Yahiko's sacrifice and the birth of Pain through these episode highlights and fan reactions:

You can watch the full English dub of Naruto Shippuden on streaming platforms like Hulu and Crunchyroll . Hanzo takes Konan hostage and orders Nagato to

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