For those following the story closely, this episode is essential because it sets the stage for the legendary battle between Jiraiya and Pain.
The villagers worship Pain as a literal god and Konan as his "angel," believing Pain brought peace by ending the civil war. The "Uncut" Difference NARUTO SHIPPUDEN EP 129 UNCUT
Jiraiya interrogates two local genin, Ryūsui and Yuudachi, using a unique technique to turn one into a frog to force them to talk. He learns that the former leader, Hanzō of the Salamander , was killed by Pain in a brutal civil war. For those following the story closely, this episode
Jiraiya successfully enters the village by hiding inside the mouth of the toad Gamagoro , bypassing the village's detection systems. He learns that the former leader, Hanzō of
The episode follows as he begins his dangerous solo mission to infiltrate Amegakure (The Hidden Rain Village) to gather intel on the Akatsuki's mysterious leader, Pain .