: Naruto showcases his newfound mastery over Sage Mode. He effortlessly throws a giant rhino summon into the air and uses Sage Art: Big Ball Rasengan to disable other giant creatures summoned by the Animal Path.
: Gamabunta and the other giant toads leap into the fray to handle Pain's larger summons, while Fukasaku and Shima provide support. Critical and Fan Reception Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 163
: The most notable development is Naruto's ability to throw his Rasenshuriken. Previously a double-edged sword that injured Naruto’s own arm upon contact, the thrown version allows him to maintain a safe distance while dealing massive damage to the remaining Paths of Pain. : Naruto showcases his newfound mastery over Sage Mode
The episode picks up immediately after Naruto’s grand entrance on the battlefield. Having just completed his intensive training on Mount Myoboku , Naruto discovers the Hidden Leaf Village has been leveled beyond recognition by Pain’s Almighty Push . Critical and Fan Reception : The most notable
: Naruto orders the village survivors to stay back, choosing to take on all six paths of Pain alone.
: Pain realizes that Naruto has mastered the same Sage Mode as their late master, Jiraiya. Pain refers to Naruto as a "student sibling," but insists that Naruto must sacrifice his life and the Nine-Tails for the sake of Pain's vision of peace. Naruto angrily rejects this ideology. Key Techniques Introduced
In Naruto Shippuden (Dub) Episode 163, titled the high-stakes battle between Naruto and Pain begins in earnest. This episode is widely considered a defining moment for Naruto Uzumaki, marking his transformation from a promising ninja into the Hero of the Hidden Leaf . Plot Summary