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Hinata bravely intervenes to protect Naruto during a critical battle with Pain, confessing her feelings despite overwhelming odds. As the confrontation intensifies, Naruto's inner power begins to emerge, while other ninja initiate a search for Nagato.

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Hinata decides to come to Naruto's aid as he was about to manipulated by Nagato's Chakra receivers, finally admitting her love for Naruto as she fights a losing battle against Pain. But despite knowing may likely die, Hinata remains adamant before she is quickly defeated and seemingly stabbed by Pain. As Pain explains that the hate from losing loved ones is why there can never be peace in the current world, Naruto goes berserk as the Nine-Tails chakra begins to surface. Meanwhile, Konoha ninja start the search for Nagato.