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.

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.

In , titled " Origin of Pain ," the story dives deep into Nagato's tragic past, explaining the transformation of the peaceful Akatsuki into a feared organization. Episode Summary

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.