Jiraiya

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Jiraiya (自来也)
Alias(es)	Toad Sage; one of the Konoha Sannin; “Pervy Sage”; “Dream of Countless Girls”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Mount Myōboku
Occupation/Role	Ninja; traveler; writer; agent for Sunagakure products; Naruto’s mentor; love consultant
Status	Active
First Appearance	48

Background / History

Jiraiya was an orphan who became a disciple of the Hokage. He later partnered with Tsunade and Orochimaru, becoming one of the Konoha Sannin. Though he and Tsunade constantly argued and fought, he eventually fell in love with her; her feelings were directed toward another man instead. 230

He declined any prospect of becoming Hokage, even promising Orochimaru a Women’s Bathhouse Entrance Permit if Orochimaru became the Fourth Hokage. 48 After the Third Hokage’s sacrifice and Konoha’s leadership crisis, Jiraiya again refused the Hokage position and accepted the task of locating Tsunade as Konoha’s Fifth Hokage candidate. 352

As a traveler, he searches for the Child of Prophecy foretold by the Great Toad Sage, believing that person may bring lasting peace to the Ninja World. He thanks Sunagakure for helping Yahiko and is aware of Nagato’s circumstances. 114 He also continues looking for Orochimaru during his travels. 137

Jiraiya becomes involved with Sunagakure commercially, acting as an agent whose reputation helps market its products in smaller villages. 137 Rasa later recruits him with an offer that allows him to earn money without interrupting his travels or research. 114

Appearance

Jiraiya is recognizable by the facial markings he gains in Sage Mode and his association with toads and toad-themed vehicles.

• Sage Mode produces prominent facial tattoos/markings. 153
• His Sage Mode appearance can become increasingly toad-like, including severe facial toadification during extended combat. 370
• He is self-conscious about a depiction of Sage Mode that turns him into a green, bipedal toad. 182

Personality

Jiraiya is cheerful, boastful, and habitually lewd, frequently framing voyeurism as “gathering material” for his writing. He is determined to become a best-selling author, even when his books are said not to have many readers. 74

Behind this unserious manner, he is protective and reflective. He worries about the Ninja World’s future, seeks the Child of Prophecy, cares deeply for Naruto, and believes Naruto can avoid being consumed by hatred. 114 240 He can also become focused and authoritative when rallying others, such as when he persuades Konoha ninja to unite behind Tsunade’s plan. 199

His confidence often borders on vanity: he calls himself the “Dream of Countless Girls,” objects to an unflattering game version of Sage Mode, and negotiates his event appearance fee and image. 182 190

Abilities & Skills

Sage Mode

Jiraiya enters Sage Mode with the assistance of two elderly toads, gathering and refining natural energy.

• Grants facial markings to both Jiraiya and the Toad Sage Car. 153
• Greatly improves the vehicle’s speed and agility. 153
• Requires preparation; he and the toads remain still to refine natural energy quickly. 152
• Cannot be maintained indefinitely; the toads deactivate it when Jiraiya’s toadification becomes too severe. 371
• He deploys Sage Mode in major combat, including the battle against Kaguya’s forces. 369

Toad Summoning and Cooperation

Jiraiya works closely with toads from Mount Myōboku, including Shima and another elder toad.

• Uses the two toads as partners to enter Sage Mode. 152 153
• Relies on them for support, intelligence, and consultation with the Great Toad Sage. 371
• Summons a giant toad, Bunta/Gamabunta, to escape Konoha ninja pursuing his unpaid bills. 88
• Has a toad summon whose likeness he recreates as a glass figurine while undercover. 111

Clone Techniques

Jiraiya teaches Naruto the distinction between ordinary clones and corporeal shadow clones.

• Clone Technique — a projection-based technique. 334
• Shadow Clone Technique — B-rank technique that produces substantial clones. 334
• Multiple Shadow Clone Technique — A-rank forbidden technique; Naruto’s Uzumaki heritage is said to make dozens of clones possible. 334

Chakra Control Training

Jiraiya begins teaching Naruto chakra-based tree climbing after Clone Technique practice. 334

Infiltration and Disguise

Jiraiya infiltrates a suspected experimental facility near Sunagakure, discovers it is a glass factory, and disguises himself as a worker to continue investigating. 111

• Blends into the factory workforce while gathering information. 111
• Demonstrates glassblowing skill during the undercover assignment. 111

Ninja Emperor Competition

Jiraiya competes in Ninja Emperor, achieving a run of victories over Konoha teammates.

• Defeats a Fourth Hokage clone controlled by the Fourth Raikage. 232
• Consecutively eliminates Konoha contestants, prompting suspicions of match manipulation. 236
• Treats his unusually favorable pairings as destiny and encourages Asuma to accept their match. 236

Equipment / Vehicles / Items

• Toad Sage Car / Toad Car — toad-themed vehicle used in races and travel; its Sage Mode enhancement raises its speed and agility. 153
• Toad Car internet access — later used by Boruto for navigation after the car is stolen. 382
• Sage Mode Four-Wheel Drive Car — disqualified from a race because Jiraiya uses a summoned beast as a mount. 152

Relationships

• Tsunade — fellow Sannin and longtime partner; they bicker and fight constantly, while Jiraiya harbors unrequited love for her. He repeatedly supports and protects her. 230 152 154
• Orochimaru — fellow Sannin and childhood friend/rival; Jiraiya continues searching for him during his travels. 137 362
• Naruto Uzumaki — student; Jiraiya teaches him clone techniques and chakra control, vows to care for him, and entrusts his protection to Asuma and Kakashi when necessary. 334 309 240
• Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan — Jiraiya’s students; he remains concerned for them, while they show affection and loyalty toward him. 114 203
• Rasa — Fourth Kazekage and business associate; Rasa recruits Jiraiya as an agent and assists him despite openly disapproving of his behavior. 114 137
• Shima and fellow Mount Myōboku elder toad — Sage Mode partners who help Jiraiya gather natural energy and monitor his limits. 152 371
• Asuma Sarutobi and Kakashi Hatake — trusted Konoha ninja to whom Jiraiya entrusts Naruto’s care. 240
• Shisui Uchiha — ally Jiraiya signals for aid during battle; Shisui later covers Jiraiya and Tsunade’s escape in the race. 362 154

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sunagakure Investigations and Business

Jiraiya is initially distracted by his writing “research” and travels in pursuit of material. 74 He investigates Sunagakure’s glass factory undercover, then becomes involved in Rasa’s commercial network as an agent promoting Sunagakure products. 111 137

Four-Wheel Drive Competition

Jiraiya races with the Toad Sage Car, delays his start to enter Sage Mode, then gains enough speed and agility to catch Tsunade. 152 153 He carries Tsunade and uses the car’s tongue to tow her Hundred Healings Car while escaping hostile racers. 154

Ninja Emperor Competition

Jiraiya participates despite disliking his Sage Mode character design. 182 He defeats a Fourth Hokage clone and repeatedly eliminates fellow Konoha contestants, escalating Konoha’s complaints about the match draws. 232 236

Naruto’s Training and Konoha’s Leadership Crisis

Jiraiya takes responsibility for Naruto’s future, teaching him clone techniques and tree climbing while expressing faith in his character. 334 240 After the second Nine-Tails’ Rampage, he refuses the Hokage role and is assigned to find Tsunade. 352

Later Conflict and Changing Ninja World

Jiraiya activates Sage Mode to join the battle against Kaguya’s forces, fighting until the physical strain forces his toad partners to end the transformation. 369 371 Later, he advocates reducing ordinary people’s fear of ninja through open villages and online live-streaming. 381

Encounter with Boruto and Sasuke

Jiraiya offers Boruto and Sasuke a ride to Sunagakure in his Toad Car, but recognizes Sasuke from a wanted poster. 381 Sasuke and Boruto subsequently ambush Jiraiya, steal the car, and leave him hanging from a tree. 382

Trivia

• Jiraiya refers to his lewd behavior as “gathering material” for his writing. 74 182
• He is burdened by debt, partly due to Tsunade’s spending and gambling habits. 189 191
• He is appointed as a Konoha love consultant despite lacking successful personal romantic experience. 309
• He directs a Loulan-themed photoshoot featuring Asuma and Kurenai. 312