Nagato begins his tragic backstory, detailing his childhood in the war-torn Village Hidden in the Rain:
: During the Second Shinobi World War, two Hidden Leaf ninja accidentally killed Nagato's parents, Fuso and Ise, thinking they were enemies. Naruto Shippuden Episode 172
: Naruto and Nagato are framed as the "Two Saviors" and "Children of Prophecy," both students of Jiraiya who took drastically different paths toward peace. Nagato begins his tragic backstory, detailing his childhood
: The three children survived by stealing food, with Yahiko declaring that they would one day rule the world to end all wars. Significant Themes Significant Themes : A brief vision by Kakashi
: 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
: 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.