Naruto Shippuden Episode 172 -

: In a blind rage over his parents' deaths, a young Nagato subconsciously activated his Rinnegan for the first time and killed the ninja.

, 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

Nagato begins his tragic backstory, detailing his childhood in the war-torn Village Hidden in the Rain: : In a blind rage over his parents'