Pain is a character from the popular anime and manga series Naruto. He is the leader of the organization known as Akatsuki and serves as the primary antagonist for a significant portion of the series. Pain’s real name is Nagato, and he was born in the hidden village of Amegakure, a place known for its constant rain and misery. He was a member of the Uzumaki clan and was trained in ninjutsu by Jiraiya.

Pain’s ultimate goal is to bring peace to the world through pain and suffering, which he believes is the only way to achieve true peace. He is a powerful ninja and possesses the Rinnegan, a rare and powerful dōjutsu that allows him to manipulate reality and life force. He is also capable of controlling six bodies at once, each of which is a powerful ninja in its own right.

Despite his ruthless methods, Pain is shown to have a somewhat tragic backstory, having suffered greatly in his own life and witnessing the constant pain and suffering of others. This, along with his powerful abilities, has made him one of the most memorable and interesting villains in the Naruto series.