As a Toad Sage and one of the Legendary Sannin, Jiraiya holds an impressive reputation known throughout the Hidden Villages. While doing "research" for his latest novel, he catches Naruto's attention.

Unfortunately, Jiraiya is also one of the few Naruto characters to die and not be fully resurrected, making his death sting all the more. Also known as the Toad Sage (thanks to his toad summoning ...