What episode is "Origin of Pain" in Naruto Shippuden?
"Origin of Pain" is episode 173 of Naruto Shippuden.
Nagato recounts the origins of the Akatsuki and the sacrifices made in pursuit of peace for the Hidden Rain Village, revealing the tragic events that shaped his current state.
Nagato continues talking to Naruto and describes his second pain, how he and Konan helped Yahiko use what they learned from Jiraiya to create the Akatsuki to bring peace to Hidden Rain Village. But Hanzo deemed Yahiko's group a threat to his regime and allied with Danzo to kidnap Konan. Hanzo orders Nagato to kill Yahiko if he wants her to live and Yahiko sacrifices himself for Konan's sake, horrifying Nagato and forcing him into the crippled state and state of mind he is in today.
"Origin of Pain" is episode 173 of Naruto Shippuden.
"Origin of Pain" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Origin of Pain" is part of the Tenchi Bridge Arc.
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Kakashi Hatake main
Naruto Uzumaki main
Sakura Haruno main
Sasuke Uchiha main
Asuma Sarutobi supporting
Gaara supporting
Hinata Hyuga supporting
Konan supporting
Konohamaru Sarutobi supporting
Sai supporting
Shikamaru Nara supporting
Yamato supporting
Danzo Shimura antagonist
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