Naruto Shippuden Episode 172 ❲High-Quality❳

: A brief vision by Kakashi (using his Sharingan) earlier in the arc highlights Naruto carrying on the legacy of Minato Namikaze, emphasizing the generational passing of the "Will of Fire". Production & Watch Info Meeting (episode 172) | Narutopedia | Fandom

, titled "Meeting" (出逢い, Deai ), serves as a pivotal bridge in the Pain's Assault arc, transitioning from the physical battle to a clash of ideologies between Naruto Uzumaki and Nagato. Key Plot Summary Naruto Shippuden Episode 172

: Now an orphan, Nagato wandered the rain-soaked streets until he met a stray dog he named Chibi, and later, two other orphans named Konan and Yahiko. : A brief vision by Kakashi (using his

Following his victory over the Six Paths of Pain, Naruto tracks down the real Nagato and Konan to their hideout. Seeking to understand the cycle of hatred that fueled the destruction of the Hidden Leaf, Naruto asks to hear Nagato's story before deciding his next move. Following his victory over the Six Paths of

Nagato begins his tragic backstory, detailing his childhood in the war-torn Village Hidden in the Rain:

: Naruto and Nagato are framed as the "Two Saviors" and "Children of Prophecy," both students of Jiraiya who took drastically different paths toward peace.