Shippuuden (dub) Episode 173 - Naruto

Experience the emotional weight of Yahiko's sacrifice and the birth of Pain through these episode highlights and fan reactions:

Hanzo of the Salamander, the leader of the Hidden Rain, fears the organization's rising fame. He conspires with Danzo Shimura of the Hidden Leaf to set a trap under the guise of peace talks. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 173

Overwhelmed by grief and rage, Nagato summons the Gedo Statue for the first time, annihilating Hanzo's men and marking his descent into becoming "Pain". Where to Watch the English Dub Experience the emotional weight of Yahiko's sacrifice and

Hanzo takes Konan hostage and orders Nagato to kill Yahiko in exchange for her life. To save his friends and spare Nagato the guilt, Yahiko runs himself through on Nagato's kunai, sacrificing his life. Where to Watch the English Dub Hanzo takes

After their training, the trio forms the Akatsuki, led by Yahiko, with the goal of bringing peace to the war-torn Land of Rain through non-violent negotiations.

Following the murder of his parents, Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan seek out Jiraiya to learn ninjutsu. Jiraiya trains them for three years, hoping Nagato's Rinnegan would lead the world toward peace.