, titled "The Two Students" , serves as the emotional bridge between the high-octane battle with Pain and the philosophical climax of the arc. Episode Overview Original Air Date (Japan): July 22, 2010. English Dub Release: March 23, 2013.
Naruto finally defeats the Deva Path and chooses to confront the "real" Pain (Nagato) through words rather than just force. Key Plot Summary
Naruto uses the black chakra receivers from the Deva Path's body to track Nagato's location. Despite protests from Konoha ninja like Inoichi, who believe Naruto should be backed up or that Nagato should be killed immediately, Shikaku Nara trusts Naruto’s judgment and allows him to go alone. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 169
Fans often note the use of a melancholy, slower version of "Departure to the Front Line" playing when Naruto uses the chakra receivers to find Nagato.
Naruto arrives at Nagato and Konan’s hideout. Nagato attacks him with a chakra rod, but Naruto blocks it, revealing a unique visual transformation: a fusion of Sage Mode and Nine-Tailed Fox eyes. , titled "The Two Students" , serves as
Vic Mignogna (Real Body) and Troy Baker (Pain/Tendō) Konan: Dorothy Elias-Fahn Sakura Haruno: Kate Higgins Shikaku Nara: Jonathan Fahn Production & Themes
The English version is notable for featuring key voice actors who bring this high-stakes confrontation to life: Maile Flanagan Naruto finally defeats the Deva Path and chooses
The episode begins with Sakura healing Hinata. Meanwhile, Naruto uses a Rasengan to finally destroy the Deva Path, the last of the Six Paths of Pain.