160 : The — Mystery Of Pain

The episode sets the stage for the realization that Pain is a group of corpses controlled remotely via chakra. 📍 Notable Characters Shikamaru Nara: The tactical lead on the decryption.

In this episode, Shikamaru, Naruto, and the code-breakers of Konoha decipher the dying message left by Jiraiya on Lord Fukasaku’s back. 🔑 The Core Revelation "The real one is not among them." 160 : The Mystery of Pain

The code was cracked using page numbers from Jiraiya's Icha Icha (Make-Out) novels. 🍥 Key Plot Points The episode sets the stage for the realization