Jiraiya

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jiraiya (自来也)
Alias(es)	Sage of the Toads; one of Konoha's Sannin; “Jirai Shui” (assumed identity) 114 233
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Mount Myōboku 60 207
Occupation/Role	Shinobi, novelist, mentor to Naruto Uzumaki 38 80 263
Status	Alive; survived his apparent death in Amegakure through the Rebirth Coffin 181 233
First Appearance	Chapter 35

Background

Jiraiya was a student of the Third Hokage and a fellow Sannin alongside Tsunade and Orochimaru. Though once considered the Third Hokage's preferred successor, he rejected the position because he considered the burden of Hokage too heavy; Minato later became Fourth Hokage, while Tsunade became Fifth. 58 129

He knew Minato Namikaze closely and regarded Naruto as Minato's son from their first encounter. Jiraiya seeks to honor Minato's request by teaching Naruto the Rasengan and helping him eventually control the Nine-Tails. 35 80 89

Before the main events, Jiraiya taught Konan, Yahiko, and Nagato. His discovery that Nagato commands the Rinnegan-bearing Paths of Pain turns this former teacher-student connection into a personal conflict. 179 182

Appearance

Jiraiya is recognizable by his white hair, “oil” forehead protector, and wooden clogs. 38

• White hair slicked back from his face. 76
• Forehead protector bearing the kanji for “oil.” 35
• Often carries a ninja tool bag filled with both conventional gear and scratch-off prizes. 73 179
• Frequently wears scratch-off glasses, including his Top-tier X-Ray Glasses. 35 73

Personality

Jiraiya is flamboyant, boastful, and openly lecherous. He regularly lets curiosity, novels, films, and attractive women distract him—even during missions or Naruto's Sage Mode training. 42 92 109 217

Behind the theatrics, he is fiercely committed to Konoha and the Will of Fire. He is willing to confront Orochimaru, investigate Akatsuki alone, and make painful decisions to protect others, including ending Yun Mu's brother's Cursed Seal-induced suffering at her request. 58 60 96 176

He is also quick-thinking under pressure. During his second encounter with Pain, he conceals his survival by posing as his own fictional brother, “Jirai Shui.” 233

Abilities & Skills

Toad Summoning Jutsu

Jiraiya maintains contracts with the toads of Mount Myōboku and uses them for combat, transportation, support, and training.

• Summoned Gamakichi while weakened and low on chakra. 37
• Called Gamabunta to battle Orochimaru's giant snake during the Konoha invasion. 43
• Summoned Gama-Riki against Orochimaru's giant snakes and asked it to call Gamabunta for aid. 58
• Summoned Gama Ken during his battle against Pain. 179
• Taught Naruto the fundamentals of Summoning Jutsu. 36 38

Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld

Jiraiya can create a massive swamp to immobilize large targets.

• Trapped two giant summoned snakes in mud during the confrontation with Orochimaru. 59

Sage's Grape Picking

A scratch-off secret manual that teaches a mental-strike body technique, also called the “Nipple Grabbing Dragon Claw Hand.” 73

• Targets an area below the neck and above the navel. 73
• Causes mental distress, such as madness or irritability. 73
• Used to drive Danzo away while defending himself and the Third Hokage. 79

Infiltration and Analysis

Jiraiya is capable of stealth, interrogation, battlefield deduction, and deception.

• Entered Amegakure disguised as a toad and gathered intelligence around the High Tower. 178
• Used Honest Candy Balls to force Amegakure shinobi and Konan to reveal information. 178 179
• Deduced that Nagato controls the Rinnegan-bearing Paths through black rods, with each Path using a distinct ability. 182
• Deceived the Deva Path by claiming to be Jiraiya's brother, “Jirai Shui.” 233

Mentorship

Jiraiya trains Naruto in techniques tied to Minato's legacy and the Nine-Tails.

• Taught Naruto Summoning Jutsu. 36 38
• Instructed Naruto in the Rasengan through water-balloon and rubber-ball chakra-control exercises. 80 81 83
• Oversaw Naruto's successful mastery of the Rasengan. 89
• Arranged Naruto's Nine-Tails-control training away from the Land of Fire to limit the danger of a berserk transformation. 149 150
• Took Naruto back to Mount Myōboku to pursue Sage Mode training. 207

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Top-tier X-Ray Glasses — Scratch-off glasses that allowed Jiraiya to see Tsunade in a way that immediately gave him a nosebleed. 35
• Plot Editor — Used alongside his other prizes, including to send Gamabunta away after the Otogakure confrontation. 96
• Honest Candy Ball — Forces anyone who eats it to speak truthfully until it melts; Jiraiya used it while infiltrating Amegakure. 177 178
• Rebirth Coffin — A coffin that can revive him, but halves his strength after activation. Jiraiya buried a puppet-filled coffin as a precaution and later returned from his apparent death through it. 176 177 181
• Fahai's Alms Bowl — Captures malevolent spirits; against snakes, it can be used without the normal two-day cooldown. 176
• Xijing Hot 512T Film Hard Drive — A film hard drive compatible with the Plot Editor. 109
• VR Glasses — Can connect to the Plot Editor and provide an immersive viewing experience. 251

Relationships

• Naruto Uzumaki — Student and the son of Jiraiya's close friend Minato. Jiraiya teaches him Summoning Jutsu and the Rasengan, then guides his Nine-Tails-control and Sage Mode training. 35 80 89 149 207
• Minato Namikaze — Close acquaintance and Naruto's father. Jiraiya treats Minato's request to teach Naruto the Rasengan as a personal responsibility. 35 80 89
• Tsunade — Fellow Sannin, former teammate, and Fifth Hokage. Their bond combines mutual support, frequent arguments, and Jiraiya's unwanted flirtation. 58 60 129 182
• Orochimaru — Former teammate and enemy. Jiraiya considers Orochimaru unworthy to invoke their teacher's name and repeatedly opposes his schemes. 58 60
• The Third Hokage — Jiraiya's teacher. Jiraiya assists him against Danzo and acknowledges that the Hokage title was never suited to him. 79 129
• Konan, Yahiko, and Nagato — Jiraiya's former students in Amegakure. Their transformation into Akatsuki's leadership deeply affects him. 179 182
• Kakashi Hatake — Acquaintance and devoted reader of Jiraiya's novels; Kakashi asks for an autograph for Icha Icha Paradise. 38
• Danzo — An unwanted pursuer whose obsession repeatedly forces Jiraiya to flee or fight back. 78 79 91
• Gamabunta and the Mount Myōboku toads — Jiraiya's summoning partners and allies. 43 58 95

Story Role / Major Arcs

Return to Konoha and Naruto's Training

After Naruto restrains him with Wood Release, Jiraiya recognizes him as Minato's son and becomes interested in the origin of Naruto's power. He begins mentoring Naruto by teaching Summoning Jutsu, later helping defend Konoha during Orochimaru's invasion with Gamabunta. 35 36 38 43

Jiraiya agrees to help Naruto and Sakura search for Sasuke only after Naruto learns the Rasengan. Naruto succeeds after several days of training, fulfilling Jiraiya's obligation to Minato. 80 89 90

Otogakure Investigation

While searching for Sasuke, Jiraiya investigates Otogakure's kidnappings and Orochimaru's activities. He protects Yun Mu, investigates her village's disappearance, and ultimately grants her request to end her brother's suffering. 92 95 96

Nine-Tails Control Training

Jiraiya takes Naruto away from Konoha to begin Nine-Tails-control training. He uses a genjutsu involving his apparent corpse to provoke Naruto's transformation, then attempts to seal the rampaging power with Gama-Tora's aid; Naruto attacks and injures him during the attempt. 149 150

Amegakure Reconnaissance and Apparent Death

Assigned by Tsunade to investigate Akatsuki, Jiraiya prepares the Rebirth Coffin and infiltrates Amegakure. He learns that Akatsuki seeks the Tailed Beasts for Infinite Tsukuyomi, identifies Nagato as the controller of the Paths of Pain, and is seemingly killed after being overwhelmed by Pain and Konan. 176 177 178 179

Jiraiya resurfaces alive during his own funeral, having used the coffin's resurrection effect. He reports his findings to Tsunade but is left with strength-halving after-effects and claims he must retire temporarily. 181 182

Return to Mount Myōboku

Jiraiya later accompanies Naruto back to Mount Myōboku for Sage Mode training. Though he intends to mentor Naruto, his antics and reading repeatedly disrupt Fukasaku's instruction. 207 217

Deceiving Pain

When the Deva Path discovers Jiraiya alive at Mount Myōboku, Jiraiya avoids immediate conflict by inventing “Jirai Shui,” his supposed full brother. The deception convinces Pain to leave him alive. 232 233

Notable Quotes

“Konoha isn't just your Konoha, it's my Konoha too!” 60

“Even though I'm not the Hokage, the Will of Fire has never left me for a single day!” 60

“I am Jiraiya, one of the Sannin of Konoha, the Sage of the Toads!” 114

“I am Jiraiya's full brother, Jirai Shui!” 233