Buying himself the moments he needs to enter Sage Mode, Jiraiya leans on a summoned ally against Pain. He notes how strangely limited his enemy's tactics stay, given the boundless potential the Rinnegan should grant.
Summary
Jiraiya asks Gamaken to stall the enemy while he readies Sage Mode. Concealed within his chameleon, Pain calls up a menagerie of creatures to press the toad, who holds them off as best he can.
Key Events
Watching the assault, Jiraiya observes that the Rinnegan should let Pain wield almost any technique, yet he keeps relying only on animal summons. Once his preparations are done, Jiraiya sends Gamaken away, personally repels an incoming summon, and rejoins the fight flanked by two fresh toads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Jiraiya summon Gamaken in this chapter?
Jiraiya summons Gamaken to stall Pain's attacks while he prepares to enter Sage Mode.
What does Jiraiya notice about Pain's fighting style?
Jiraiya observes that the Rinnegan should let Pain use almost any technique, yet Pain keeps relying only on summoned animals to attack.
How does Pain attack Gamaken?
Concealed within his chameleon, Pain summons a menagerie of creatures to press Gamaken, who holds them off as best he can.
What happens once Jiraiya finishes preparing?
Once his preparations are complete, Jiraiya sends Gamaken away, personally repels an incoming summon, and rejoins the fight flanked by two fresh toads.
What arc and chapter number is "The Two Great Sages…!!"?
"The Two Great Sages…!!" is chapter 375 of the Naruto manga, gathered in volume 41 during the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc.
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