Chapter 383 marks Jiraiya's quiet farewell. As Tobi stalls the squad hunting Sasuke, Pain discovers a coded message left on Fukasaku's back, and the dying Sannin sinks beneath Amegakure's waters content, having named his story's sequel after Naruto.
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Summary
Tobi keeps standing between Konoha's Eight Man Squad and Sasuke, denying them any way through. Over in Amegakure, Pain catches sight of the message Jiraiya carved into Fukasaku's back in his final moments.
Key Events
Pain moves to silence Fukasaku, but the elder toad manages to escape. Jiraiya drifts down into the waters of the village wearing a smile, having settled on naming the follow-up to his book after Naruto.
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Notes
Zetsu remarks on how striking Jiraiya's duel with Pain had been, then sets off to watch the fight between Sasuke and Itachi. The chapter is collected in Volume 42 during the tale of the gallant Jiraiya.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pain discover on Fukasaku's back in this chapter?
In Amegakure, Pain catches sight of a coded message that the dying Jiraiya carved into Fukasaku's back in his final moments.
How does Fukasaku escape Pain in this chapter?
When Pain moves to silence Fukasaku, the elder toad manages to escape.
Why does Jiraiya smile as he dies in this chapter?
Jiraiya drifts down into the waters of Amegakure wearing a smile, content because he had settled on naming the sequel to his book after Naruto.
What is Tobi doing while Jiraiya faces Pain?
Tobi keeps standing between Konoha's Eight Man Squad and Sasuke, denying them any way through.
What does Zetsu do after Jiraiya's duel with Pain?
Zetsu remarks on how striking Jiraiya's duel with Pain had been, then sets off to watch the fight between Sasuke and Itachi.
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