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

: 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. Naruto Shippuden Episode 172

, 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 : A brief vision by Kakashi (using his

: 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. Key Plot Summary : Now an orphan, Nagato

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

: The three children survived by stealing food, with Yahiko declaring that they would one day rule the world to end all wars. Significant Themes