Hinata decides to come to Naruto's aid as he is incapacitated by Pain. Despite knowing her overwhelming disadvantage, Hinata confronts Pain in battle. Subsequently, she confesses her love for Naruto. She is ultimately defeated and (apparently) fatally stabbed by Pain, causing Naruto to transform in his Nine Tailed Fox form out of anger. Meanwhile, Konoha ninja start the search for Pain's controlling body, Nagato.