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
: 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 Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 163
: 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