Chapter 373 revisits Jiraiya's years mentoring three war orphans in the rain. His hopes for Nagato and the legendary Rinnegan collide with the present, as the ninja he believed dead reappears wearing those same eyes under the name of Pain.
Summary
The chapter reaches back to Jiraiya's decision to mentor Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko after glimpsing the Rinnegan in the young boy's eyes, hoping the three orphans could defend themselves and protect others. Whispers that those same eyes had once belonged to the founder of the ninja world pushed him further, wanting Nagato to master such power for the good of everyone.
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Notes
Pain steps forward to dispute the charge, and the sight of his Rinnegan leads Jiraiya to conclude that, however changed the figure looks, this is Nagato. The chapter belongs to Volume 41, and Viz titled its English edition Back in the Day…!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jiraiya decide to train Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko?
Jiraiya took on the three war orphans after glimpsing the Rinnegan in young Nagato's eyes, hoping they could learn to defend themselves, and whispers that those eyes once belonged to the founder of the ninja world made him want Nagato to master that power for everyone's good.
What did Jiraiya tell Konan about Akatsuki?
Jiraiya tells Konan plainly that the path Akatsuki walks is a wrong one.
How does Jiraiya realize Pain is actually Nagato?
When Pain disputes Jiraiya's accusation against Akatsuki, the sight of his Rinnegan leads Jiraiya to conclude that, however changed the figure looks, this is Nagato.
Why did Jiraiya grieve after leaving his students?
Once Jiraiya had passed on everything he could teach and gone his own way, he grieved over reports that Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko had died, only later feeling relief on learning that was untrue.
What volume and Viz title is 'The Era of Teacher and Students…!!'?
This chapter is collected in Volume 41 of Naruto, part of the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc, and Viz titled its English edition 'Back in the Day…!!'
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