Nagato (長門), better known as Pain (ペイン, Pein), was the recognized leader of Akatsuki and Amegakure and was a major antagonist in the series. Referred to as "Leader" by all Akatsuki members except for Konan, who referred to him by his name, he directed the actions of the rest of the members and maintained authority over them. However, he took orders from Tobi,[1] who was actually Madara Uchiha, the benefactor of Akatsuki.
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Nagato as a child.

During the war in Amegakure, two Konoha shinobi broke into Nagato's house looking for food thinking that the house had been abandoned....

* Name: Ame Orphans
* Leader: Jiraiya (Temporary), Yahiko, Nagato
* Members: Nagato, Konan and Yahiko
* Affiliation: Amegakure
* Status: Inactive, all members except Konan are deceased.

The Ame Orphans were one of the many groups of orphans caused by one of Amegakure's wars. Forced to fend for themselves these three would eventually encounter the Sannin. Jiraiya gave them food and agreed to train them in ninjutsu until the point where they could defend themselves. The three children would soon show great talent and proficiency in their training. After three years they would grow to be able...