Naruto Shippuden Episode 172 Page

: 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

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

: 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. Key Plot Summary : The episode highlights how