Jiraiya is a legendary shinobi of the Hidden Leaf Village, famous for his mastery over ‘Sage Jutsu’. He, along with his teammates Tsunade and Orochimaru, are given the title of the ‘Legendary Sannin’.
He was a student of Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi and although he never became Hokage himself, turning down the proposal twice, he is the mentor that trained two generations of Leaf Village’s Hokage.
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Famous Jiraiya Quotes
Let me explain something to you, there is only one thing that matters if you are a shinobi, and it isn’t the number of jutsu you possess. All you do need, is the guts to never give up. Jiraiya
A tale is only good as it’s final turn of events. A plot twist. And mistakes are important part of a plot, too. Jiraiya
Wherever someone thinks of you, that’s where home is. Jiraiya
I am, Jiraiya, the epitome of manliness! I shall fall for no woman’s wiles! When you’re me, you only need to flash that sexiness to have women fall at your feet. Jiraiya
You’re wrong, that’s not what makes a shinobi. You never did get it, a real ninja is one who endures no matter what gets thrown at him… Let me explain something to you, there is only one thing that matters if you are a shinobi, and it isn’t the number of techniques you possess. All you do need, is the guts to never give up. Jiraiya
Rejection makes a man stronger. Jiraiya
It’s no fun to train a genius! Jiraiya
Even I can tell that hatred is spreading. I wanted to do something about it, but I don’t know what. Jiraiya
When you feel your time has come, then I shall rewind time. When you feel alone, I’ll be there to wipe away the fears, you can’t see me, but I am there. Jiraiya
I’d wager, we even learned things we shouldn’t know. Jiraiya
A place where someone still thinks about you is a place you can call home. Jiraiya
Now my job is to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I’ll gladly lay down my life, and I’ll be smiling the whole time. It’s what makes us old guys cool, you see. Jiraiya
I believe…that someday the day will come when people truly understand one another! Jiraiya
When people get hurt, they learn to hate… When people hurt others, they become hated and racked with guilt. But knowing that pain allows people to be kind. Pain allows people to grow… and how you grow is up to you. Jiraiya
Never go back on your word… and never give up. That’s your ninja way… and as your mentor… I have no business whining! Because… the student’s ninja way should be the master’s too! Isn’t that so, Naruto?! Jiraiya
Knowing what it feels to be in pain, is exactly why we try to be kind to others. Jiraiya
I think we all have to acknowledge you. Gamatatsu, Gamakichi, Sakura, Tsunade … and I … we all admit you’ve worked really hard. But I wonder what’s pushing you forward. Jiraiya
Rejection is a part of any man’s life. If you can’t accept and move past rejection, or at least use it as writing material – you’re not a real man. Jiraiya
Any man that doesn’t learn to laugh at rejection, is worthless as a man. Jiraiya
Give up on trying to make me give up. Jiraiya
The true measure of a shinobi is not how he lives, but how he dies. Jiraiya
Let me explain something to you—there is only one thing that matters if you are a shinobi, and it isn’t the number of jutsu you possess. All you do need is the guts to never give up. Jiraiya
If you can’t accept and move past rejection, or at least use it as writing material – you’re not a real man. Jiraiya
The Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant. Now it’ll end a bit better, I hope. The final chapter… I’ll call it: Frog at the bottom of the well drifts of into the great ocean. Just barely glorious… But glorious indeed. Now I suppose it’s abaut time I put down my pen. Oh, right… What should I name the sequel? I wonder… Let’s see: The Tale of Naruto Uzumaki. Yes… That has a nice ring to it. Jiraiya
Getting dumped always makes a man stronger, but then again, men aren’t meant to pursue happiness. Jiraiya
Even I can tell that hatred is spreading. I wanted to do something about it…but I don’t know what. I believe… that someday the day will come when people truly understand one another!! If I can’t find the answer, it will be up to you to do it!! Jiraiya
The most important thing for a shinobi is the spirit and the will to never give up. Jiraiya
Every shinobi is on a quest for self-improvement, and through perseverance, victory becomes the goal. Jiraiya
How sad that this will be the end twist to the ‘Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant’. What a worthless story it turned out to be. Jiraiya
I’m not a pervert… I’m a super pervert! Jiraiya
A person grows up when he’s able to overcome hardships. Protection is important, but there are some things that a person must learn on his own. Jiraiya
Never give up! No matter what. That was the true choice that I was supposed to make. Naruto, you are the child of prophecy. I’m sure of it now. I leave the rest to you. Jiraiya
After all a student gets his ninja way from his master, isn’t that so, Naruto? Jiraiya
I was given a prophecy by a certain sage, that my student will bring forth a great change to the world of shinobi. Jiraiya
You have the means to erase the things we shouldn’t know, correct? Jiraiya
Baka, baka, baka!! They found out I was peeking! Now my research is ruined! Jiraiya
Naruto… I know you know this, but… don’t use that power. Jiraiya
Stop calling me Ero-sennin! Jiraiya
Actually, I’ve started to look at him as my own grandson. Jiraiya
Instead of using your powers to bring pain, I wanted you to use it to change the world into something better. Jiraiya
Die! Just Die! You have no talent at all! Jiraiya
From North to the South, and the East to the West, not even celestial beings can defeat this ‘Legendary Sannin’. Jiraiya
Yo! I’m Jiraiya! You can send me the love letter later! Jiraiya
And they say a novel is much more interesting if you don’t know how it ends. Jiraiya
It’s a million years too soon for that kid to take me on. Jiraiya
A wise one like Tsunade is meant to be Hokage more than I, someone with no motivation. Jiraiya
Geez, you really need to practice what you preach. Jiraiya
Protection is important, but there are some things that a person must learn on his own. Jiraiya
You should bet that I’m going to die. Knowing your luck, you’ll definitely lose. Jiraiya
A person who feels nothing at the death of those close to him is no different than a butcher. Jiraiya
There, that ending… was a little better. The frog at the bottom of the well drifts off into the great ocean. Heh heh… yep… pretty honourable… pretty honourable… I guess it’s time to put down my pen. Right… I need a title for the next book… let’s see… Ah, got it… The Tale of Naruto Uzumaki… perfect. Jiraiya
Hatred is a strong emotion that can harness the worst inside a person, pushing them to commit heinous acts. Jiraiya
A person grows up when he’s able to overcome hardships. Jiraiya
A smile doesn’t always mean they’re happy. Jiraiya
The route of self-discovery and becoming is a long one. Jiraiya
One person is all everyone needs. Jiraiya
