Chapter 370 catches Jiraiya bracing for a fight he might not survive. A tight-lipped Rain prisoner gives up nothing, so the sage turns to his own preparations, entrusting a guardian toad with the means to unlock the beast sealed inside Naruto should the coming clash with Pain end badly.
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Summary
Jiraiya's questioning of the captured Rain shinobi produces nothing, the man staying devoted to Pain to the very end. Instead of forcing the issue, the sage steps back, quietly moved by such loyalty. Knowing the battle ahead could turn against him, he decides to settle his affairs before pushing deeper into hostile territory.
Key Events
From inside his own body Jiraiya draws out Gerotora, the toad who keeps safe the key controlling the Nine-Tails' seal. He asks the toad to take shelter within Naruto if he fails to come back. Gerotora balks, doubting the wisdom of granting the boy that kind of power. Jiraiya refuses to be swayed, certain that Minato meant for his son to one day bend the fox to his will, quite possibly as a weapon to use against Tobi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 370, "Unease"?
In "Unease", Jiraiya braces for a fight he might not survive against Pain, and after a captured Rain shinobi gives him nothing, he entrusts a guardian toad with the means to unlock the beast sealed inside Naruto.
Why does Jiraiya question the captured Rain shinobi?
Jiraiya questions the prisoner hoping to learn something useful about Pain, but the man stays devoted to Pain to the end and gives up nothing, leaving Jiraiya quietly moved by his loyalty.
What does Jiraiya ask Gerotora to do?
Jiraiya draws out Gerotora, the toad who safeguards the key controlling the Nine-Tails' seal, and asks him to take shelter within Naruto if Jiraiya fails to return from his coming battle.
Why does Gerotora hesitate to help Naruto?
Gerotora balks at the request, doubting the wisdom of granting Naruto that kind of power, but Jiraiya refuses to be swayed, believing Minato meant for his son to one day bend the Nine-Tails to his will.
What arc does this chapter belong to?
"Unease" is chapter 370, opening volume 41, and it belongs to the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc, first published in Japan in late 2007.
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