Ep. 127: Young Jiraiya summons to Mount Myoboku and meets the Great Lord Elder
Aired on September 24, 2009
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During the Third Hokage's youth, a young Jiraiya joins Hiruzen Sarutobi's platoon as a soon-to-be Sannin. Fascinated by Sarutobi's summoning jutsu, Jiraiya attempts the technique and is teleported to Mount Myoboku. There, he trains under Fukusaku and encounters the Great Lord Elder, who shares a vision of his future. Following this experience, Jiraiya embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny, encountering various strange characters along the way. This narrative serves as the first part of the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc, detailing the early adventures that shape his path.
Episodes
- Ep. 123 · Sasuke confronts Tobi and Deidara, forcing the use of the C4 Karura technique.
- Ep. 124 · Sasuke survives Deidara's explosion through genjutsu before the artist detonates himself.
- Ep. 125 · Suigetsu summons Manda after Sasuke's escape, while Akatsuki receives orders from Tobi.
- Ep. 126 · Jiraiya informs Tsunade of Pain's location while Naruto meets Itachi before departing for the Hidden Rain Village.
- Ep. 127 · Young Jiraiya summons to Mount Myoboku and meets the Great Lord Elder
- Ep. 128 · Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru become the Legendary Sannin in the Hidden Rain Village.
- Ep. 129 · Jiraiya infiltrates the Rain Village and learns Pain defeated Hanzo
- Ep. 130 · Jiraiya Confronts Pain About the Nine-Tails Attack and Akatsuki Ideology
- Ep. 131 · Jiraiya Enters Sage Mode to Counter Pain's Camouflage and Summons