Jiraiya

Jiraiya is the beloved mentor of Naruto — one of the legendary Sannin, a wandering "Toad Sage" whose humour hides one of the Leaf's greatest shinobi.

Background

A student of the Third Hokage and self-proclaimed super-pervert, Jiraiya roams the world as a spy, author and sage. He takes Naruto under his wing, becoming the father figure the boy never had.

Powers & Abilities

Ability	What it does
Sage Mode	Draws on natural energy for immense power
Toad summoning	Calls mighty toads to fight at his side
Rasengan	A master of the swirling chakra sphere he teaches Naruto

Personality

Goofy, big-hearted and wiser than he lets on, Jiraiya carries deep responsibility beneath his carefree act. His bond with Naruto is one of the series' most touching.

Relationships

• Naruto Uzumaki — his student and surrogate son.

Role in the Story

Jiraiya shapes Naruto's growth, and his own journey leaves a lasting mark on the saga.