Naruto Shippuden

Origin of Pain

Episode 173 Canon Tenchi Bridge Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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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.

Full Plot Summary

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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.

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What episode is "Origin of Pain" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Origin of Pain" is episode 173 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Origin of Pain" canon or filler?

"Origin of Pain" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Origin of Pain" part of?

"Origin of Pain" 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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