Nagato (長門, Nagato) was a member of Akatsuki fromAmegakure. After being orphaned by war, Nagato helped form Akatsuki with the intention of promoting a peaceful end to warfare. However, his friend and leader, Yahiko, was later killed for preaching peace, resulting in Nagato losing hope in this approach. He adopted the alias ofPain (ペイン, Pein) and, while partnered with Konan, began leading a new Akatsuki, one that would sow despair in order to force the world to change its violent ways.