Naruto Shippuden

Meeting

Episode 172 Canon Tenchi Bridge Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Nagato reflects on his traumatic past and explains how he met Konan and Yahiko, highlighting their difficult upbringing and determination to learn ninjutsu, setting the stage for their future actions.

Full Plot Summary

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Learning that Naruto will answer his question after learning how he and Konan ended up as they are, Nagato recalls his two moments of pain, the first of which being the night his Rinnegan activated upon seeing his parents accidentally killed by Leaf Ninja. He then tells Naruto about how he met Konan and Yahiko, all three of them having to resort to thievery to stay alive. After seeing Hanzo the Salamander battle the Three Sannin, they set out to find the three ninja so that they can be taught ninjutsu.

Episode FAQ

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What episode is "Meeting" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Meeting" is episode 172 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Meeting" canon or filler?

"Meeting" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Meeting" part of?

"Meeting" is part of the Tenchi Bridge Arc.

Can I read this without spoilers?

Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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