In the world of Naruto, several moments leave an everlasting impact on both the characters in the universe, leading to subsequent events, and striking particular emotions in fans. One such moment is the death of Jiraiya, the legendary Sannin and Naruto’s beloved mentor, in the hands of Pain.

His death caused a significant change in Naruto and shocked fans across the world. Masashi Kishimoto himself revealed that his death was more than just shock value and a plot twist. It became the moment Naruto truly understood loss and grief.

Jiraiya’s death in Naruto. [Credit: Studio Pierrot]

Naruto and Sasuke have always been two sides of the same coin. They are two of the many orphans within the Naruto universe with very different reactions that have shaped their personalities. Sasuke spent a lot more time mourning since he knew his parents before their passing but Naruto never knew his. However,...