Naruto Shippuuden (dub) Episode 169 Apr 2026

The English version is notable for featuring key voice actors who bring this high-stakes confrontation to life: Maile Flanagan

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 Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 169

Critics often highlight this episode as the turning point where Naruto shifts from a standard shonen protagonist who solves problems through fighting to one who seeks to understand the "cycle of hatred". The English version is notable for featuring key

Naruto finally defeats the Deva Path and chooses to confront the "real" Pain (Nagato) through words rather than just force. Key Plot Summary Key Plot Summary Naruto demands to know how

Naruto demands to know how Nagato, a fellow student of Jiraiya, became so consumed by hatred. The episode ends as Nagato begins to recount his "bloody and painful" past, setting up the flashbacks of the following episodes. English Dub Voice Cast

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.

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.