Naruto Shippuden Episode 172 May 2026

: During the Second Shinobi World War, two Hidden Leaf ninja accidentally killed Nagato's parents, Fuso and Ise, thinking they were enemies.

: 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. Naruto Shippuden Episode 172

: 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 : During the Second Shinobi World War, two

, 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 Production & Watch Info Meeting (episode 172) |

: The episode highlights how trauma and loss—specifically at the hands of the Hidden Leaf—created the "Pain" that Naruto is now trying to reconcile.

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