Naruto 445

Nagato awoke to see the Leaf ninja dead. Adult Nagato then explains that his parents died due to Konoha's war, and it's a pain which still hurts. And when that pain turned to hatred, his powers emerged. He continues his story, telling how he buried his parents and ran out of provisions. When he collapsed with hunger a small dog found him. He and the dog Chibi tried to beg for food but had no luck. He eventually collapsed but a young girl offered him a loaf of bread. Nagato shared the bread with Chibi and was brought in by Konan to her dwelling. Yahiko was angry but eventually they became friends.

As orphans they stole what they could to survive, and in the end, Yahiko never gave up hope, dreaming of one day taking over the world. From that position he could change things. Young Nagato felt Yahiko would be like a god and wondered if he'd be able to end war. Before Yahiko could respond the three were sent to the ground by an explosion. Chibi no longer moved and the trio warily looked over a ridge to a battle below, where Hanzou and the Sannin fought. Though the dog stopped breathing, Yahiko implored them to make a hasty retreat. Back in their cave hideout, Nagato cried as he held on to Chibi. An angry Yahiko proclaimed that if the world could not end the wars, he'd have to become its God and do it himself. It was then that Yahiko's dream became Nagato's as well.