Episode 175
Hero of the Hidden Leaf
Jun 17, 2010
9.8 Rating
Arc: Confining the Jinchuriki
Episode Overview
Naruto defeats Pain and faces Nagato. Rather than kill him, Naruto's speech about the cycle of hatred and his refusal to give in moves Nagato to sacrifice himself. The Hidden Leaf acknowledges Naruto as a hero for the first time.
What Fans Think
Considered one of the greatest episodes in the franchise. The moment Konoha cheers for Naruto — the boy they once feared and shunned — is a payoff years in the making.
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