What was the secret of Pain?

The secret of Pain lies in the manipulation of corpses through the Six Paths Technique, used by Nagato to project his will and ideals.

The Power Behind Pain

After being critically injured in a battle with Hanzō, Nagato was left physically incapacitated. To overcome his limitations and continue his mission, he developed a unique strategy. This involved the use of deceased bodies, imbued with his chakra and controlled via the Six Paths Technique.

The Six Paths Technique

• This technique allowed Nagato to control multiple bodies simultaneously.
• Each body, referred to as a "Path," possesses a specific ability.
• The most notable of these was the Deva Path, often seen as the primary face of Pain.

The First Pain: Yahiko

The first corpse Nagato used was that of his childhood friend, Yahiko. This selection served multiple purposes:

1. It allowed Nagato to project a familiar face, which created a stronger emotional impact on his opponents.
2. It symbolized the loss and pain that had shaped his worldview.
3. The character of Pain represented a new way to attain peace through force and fear.

The Manifestation of Pain's Ideal

While Nagato's physical body was fragile, his persona of Pain, created through the Six Paths Technique, was powerful and imposing. This allowed him to continue his mission, even in his weakened condition. Pain became a symbol of his resolve to change the world, regardless of the cost. His goal was to force peace upon a world that had caused so much suffering.

In conclusion, the secret of Pain wasn't just a technique, but a complex combination of:

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    <li>Nagato's will</li>
    <li>His Six Paths Technique</li>
    <li>And his use of deceased bodies to embody that will.</li>
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