Naruto Shippuuden

This is another theory that I sadly thought of one time. I based it from the last few chapters of the Manga and I believe that it might happen.

After Pein was announced as the Akatsuki Leader, Tsunade commanded Jiraiya to spy on the Rain Village and gather information about Pein. While he’s on his mission, Pein has awaken to hunt down the intruder which seems to be Jiraiya. This gave me hints that we will see Jiraiya fight for the first time. And this would probably be one of the greatest fights we’ll ever see in the series. However, if Jiraiya beats down Pein, there wouldn’t be too good of a story we’ll see. And this makes me sad to think that Pein could possibly kill Jiraiya, or paralyse him at least. When this happens, the story will be much better. There will be a good reason for Naruto to take revenge. Knowing Naruto’s will to give justice to little guys, he will definitely fight to his limit to kill Pein with his own hands.

Jiraiya has been a father to Naruto, much like he has been a father to Minato. It’s like they had same blood flowing on their veins and their chakras are similar as well. But it could be better if Jiraiya will stay alive in the series. It will give him time to witness more on Naruto and possibly see him grow as the Hokage of Konoha.

It is also possible somehow that there wouldn’t be any Jiraiya vs. Pein fight. Jiraiya can still escape from the Rein Village at this point and avoid to have an encounter with Pein. At least this will give him a chance to stay longer in the series.