Chapter 376 of the Naruto manga, part of Jiraiya's tale, has the toad sage enter Sage Mode to confront Pain, as two ancient toads recall an old prophecy and grasp the grim path his former student has chosen.
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Summary
Drawing on Sage Mode, Jiraiya takes on Pain with the backing of the Two Great Sage Toads. When they ask what compels him to call for their aid, he tells them he has to kill a onetime student of his. Struck by the weight of that answer, the toads pinpoint the chameleon Pain has concealed himself within and drag him into the open. The sight of his Rinnegan sends their thoughts back to a prophecy once spoken over Jiraiya, that a pupil of his would hold the power either to rescue the world or to ruin it. Recognizing that Pain has embraced the road toward destruction, they ready themselves for the fight, while Pain likewise prepares by summoning two additional bodies.
Key Events
Jiraiya enters Sage Mode and confronts Pain alongside the Two Great Sage Toads. He reveals his target is a former student. The toads expose Pain from his chameleon and recognize his Rinnegan, recalling the prophecy about Jiraiya's world-altering pupil. Both sides brace for battle, with Pain summoning two more bodies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the child of prophecy?
In "The Child of the Prophecy!!", the Two Great Sage Toads recall an old prophecy that a pupil of Jiraiya's would hold the power either to save the world or to ruin it. In this chapter they conclude that Pain, once Jiraiya's student, has embraced the path of destruction.
What happens in the Naruto chapter "The Child of the Prophecy!!"?
In "The Child of the Prophecy!!", Jiraiya enters Sage Mode to confront Pain with the help of the Two Great Sage Toads. The toads expose Pain hiding inside a chameleon and recognize his Rinnegan, recalling an old prophecy about a pupil of Jiraiya's who could either save or destroy the world.
Why does Jiraiya seek help from the Two Great Sage Toads?
In "The Child of the Prophecy!!", Jiraiya calls on the Two Great Sage Toads because he must fight and kill a former student of his, Pain. The toads help him by exposing Pain's hidden position and recognizing the significance of his Rinnegan.
How does Pain prepare to fight Jiraiya in this chapter?
In "The Child of the Prophecy!!", after being exposed by the Two Great Sage Toads, Pain prepares for battle by summoning two additional bodies to join the fight against Jiraiya.
What arc and volume does "The Child of the Prophecy!!" belong to?
"The Child of the Prophecy!!" is chapter 376 of the Naruto manga, part of the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc, collected in Volume 41. It was released in Japan on November 12, 2007.
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