: Once inside, the Paths split into two groups—one to create a diversion (assault team) and one to search for Naruto (reconnaissance team). Significant moments include the Asura Path causing massive destruction and the Human Path beginning to interrogate and harvest souls from villagers.
: At Mount Myōboku, Fukasaku explains the critical weakness of Sage Mode to Naruto: it only lasts for five minutes . He reveals that to maintain it in battle, Naruto must learn to "merge" with the Great Toad Sages (Ma and Pa) so they can gather natural energy while he moves. Naruto Shippuden Episode 157
is the 157th episode of the Naruto: Shippuden anime, marking the explosive beginning of the Pain's Assault Arc . It follows the simultaneous events of Pain’s invasion of Konoha and Naruto’s final stages of Sage Mode training. Key Plot Points : Once inside, the Paths split into two