Outnumbered by three bodies that share a single field of vision, Jiraiya realizes brute force will not win. His toad mentors offer a sound-based trap, and to make it work he must isolate his former pupil one attacker at a time.
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Summary
Even with Sage Mode active, Jiraiya accepts that he cannot overpower three Rinnegan wielders who see through one another's eyes, so he pulls back. Pain, once his student, can react to any physical assault and knows every trick in Jiraiya's arsenal. Searching for an edge, Ma and Pa suggest a genjutsu built on sound, a discipline Jiraiya has barely touched.
Key Events
As the toads ready their technique, Pain begins closing in on the spot where they hide. To buy them time, Jiraiya works to sever the three Rinnegan bodies from each other's shared sight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't Jiraiya defeat Pain's three bodies at once?
In the chapter One-on-One, Jiraiya cannot overpower three Rinnegan wielders who share a single field of vision through each other's eyes, and Pain, once his own student, knows every trick in his arsenal.
What plan do Ma and Pa suggest to Jiraiya?
Searching for an edge, Ma and Pa suggest a genjutsu built on sound, a discipline Jiraiya has barely touched.
How does Jiraiya create a one-on-one duel with Pain?
Jiraiya works to sever the three linked Rinnegan bodies from each other's shared sight, isolating a single opponent and finally forcing the duel he needs.
What arc does One-on-One belong to?
One-on-One is chapter 378 of the Naruto manga, collected in volume 41 as part of the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc.
Why isn't Sage Mode enough for Jiraiya against Pain?
Even with Sage Mode active, Jiraiya accepts he cannot overpower three Rinnegan wielders acting together, so he pulls back to find another approach.
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