Finally, The Battle Has Started — Jiraiya vs. Pain
 
Finally, after all the waits for all Naruto Shippuuden manga readers, the battle has finally initiated between Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, and Pain, the so-called “God” that reigns the Rain Village (who we’ve also seen as Akatsuki Leader).
In past chapters we see after entering the Rain Village, Jiraiya has gained information from one of the Rain ninja about their “God”, which of course is Pain. We then have been taken to see the flashbacks of past relationships between Jiraiya, Pain, Konan, and Yahiko. Jiraiya then faced Konan, before finally involved in a battle with Pain.
So this is it; starting from chapter 374 (and on to this week’s chapter 375), the battle everyone has been waiting for — between Jiraiya, and Pain. Will Jiraiya die mercilessly in Pain’s hands? Will Konoha be able to even help Jiraiya if he ever calls for help?
We’ll see. ![]()


