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Jiraiya infiltrates the Rain Village to spy on the Akatsuki leader, Pain. This is a masterclass in storytelling, revealing Naruto’s heritage and the tragic path of Nagato.

A short filler arc that follows Naruto meeting Utakata, the rogue jinchuriki of the Six-Tails, right before the Akatsuki hunt him down. 8. Pain's Assault (Episodes 152–175) All Naruto Shippuden Episodes

Widely considered the peak of Naruto Shippuden , Pain invades the Hidden Leaf Village, reducing it to rubble. Naruto returns from learning Sage Mode at Mount Myoboku to defend his home in a masterclass of action, ideology, and emotional payoff. Jiraiya infiltrates the Rain Village to spy on