Jiraiya

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Jiraiya (自来也)
Alias(es)	“The wind-like man”; “A Necklace” / “Xianglian” (Ninja Legend ID)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konoha Ninja Academy
Occupation/Role	Ninja Academy student; ninja trainee
Status	Alive 49
First Appearance	6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Chakra extracted	13	Successfully extracted chakra after training alongside Shimura Xian Yu, Orochimaru, and Might Duy.
Average Genin combat power	42	Assessed as having the combat ability of an average Genin; further mission and combat experience is expected to bring him toward veteran Genin level.

Background / History

Ninja Academy

Jiraiya introduces himself to his class as “the wind-like man,” concealing his actual dream. His white hair and conspicuous oil-paint eyeliner already make him stand out among his classmates. 6

Initially, he is considered a dead last in theory and academics. During the freshman assessment, he objects to fighting Yamanaka Yuri, repeatedly complains while she attacks him, and ultimately concedes after being struck by several shuriken. His ability to endure Yuri’s attacks nevertheless draws notice. 8

After the assessment, Shimura Xian Yu treats Jiraiya’s injuries and invites him and Orochimaru to Ichiraku Ramen. The three become friends despite the difference between Xian Yu’s noble background and Jiraiya’s civilian upbringing. 8

Training and companions

Jiraiya trains regularly with Xian Yu and Orochimaru, receiving medicine and training resources from Xian Yu to support his development. 12 13 He also helps protect Hiruko when upperclassmen ridicule him over being held back, treating Hiruko as a younger brother. 15

By the time Bai Xiaoqi is summoned against Inuzuka Takuya’s group, Jiraiya supports Xian Yu by volunteering to stop anyone who attempts to flee. 16 Later, Hiruzen observes Jiraiya and Orochimaru easily handling several third-year students. 17

*Ninja Legend* closed beta

Jiraiya joins Xian Yu, Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Might Duy in the closed beta of Ninja Legend. He selects the Summoning Medical Male Ninja class, intending to use the ID “A Necklace,” but his displayed ID becomes “Xianglian.” 48 49

He repeatedly challenges a Multi-Hook Cat despite dying more than a dozen times, remaining at level 3 while the others progress ahead. 49

Appearance

Jiraiya is a white-haired boy known for his exaggerated oil-paint eyeliner. 6

• White hair. 6
• Distinctive, deliberately ridiculous oil-paint markings around his eyes. 6
• Often appears physically battered after fights but remains unusually resilient. 8

Personality

Jiraiya is loud, impulsive, and easily distracted. He initially tries to avoid fighting Yamanaka Yuri simply because she is a girl, then complains throughout the match rather than concentrating on winning. 8

His clownish manner partly stems from wanting attention after being frequently overlooked. He uses strange makeup and outrageous pranks for that purpose. 15 Beneath that behavior, he is protective of people he accepts as friends, particularly Hiruko, and immediately confronts those who mock him. 15

He is stubborn to the point of recklessness: after repeatedly losing to a Multi-Hook Cat in Ninja Legend, he continues returning for rematches instead of changing strategy. 49

Abilities & Skills

Physical resilience and taijutsu

Jiraiya’s early combat strength is defined more by toughness and instinct than refined technique.

• Blocked Yamanaka Yuri’s whip kick with his arms and remained standing despite her sustained attacks. 8
• Continued moving and complaining after taking a heavy punch to the face during the same match. 8
• By later training sessions, could contend with Might Duy in ordinary taijutsu practice. 42
• His lack of focus and technical skill caused him to lose the assessment match against Yuri after several shuriken hits. 8

Chakra development

Jiraiya improves through intensive group training rather than documented clan techniques or inherited resources.

• Successfully extracted chakra while training with Xian Yu, Orochimaru, and Might Duy. 13
• Performs weighted squat training as part of his daily routine. 42
• Reaches average Genin-level combat ability, though he remains behind Orochimaru and Tsunade at that point. 42

Relationships

• Shimura Xian Yu — Close friend and training companion. Xian Yu treats his injuries, funds training resources, and includes him in Ninja Legend’s closed beta. 8 12 13 48
• Orochimaru — Friend and fellow member of Xian Yu’s circle; they train together and stand alongside Hiruko against upperclassmen. 8 13 15
• Hiruko — Jiraiya treats him as a younger brother and defends him when Inuzuka Takuya mocks his past failures. 15
• Might Duy — Ramen-eating rival and training companion. Duy declares Jiraiya his lifelong rival after their eating contest. 8 42
• Tsunade — Competitive friend who regularly mocks him during Ninja Legend, especially after his repeated defeats to a Multi-Hook Cat. 49

Notable Quotes

“This Humble One is the wind-like man, Jiraiya, and my dream shall remain a secret for now!” 6

Trivia

• Jiraiya ate twenty-three bowls of ramen during his first encounter with Might Duy, one more than Duy’s twenty-two. 8
• His brick-phone number is 115. 42
• Although he entered “A Necklace” as his Ninja Legend ID, the game displayed it as “Xianglian.” 49