Naruto Shippuden Episode 154 -

This revelation confirms Jiraiya's suspicion that none of the Six Paths of Pain is the actual Nagato; they are puppets being controlled from elsewhere.

The Konoha Cryptanalysis Team, led by Shikamaru, struggles to decipher the numbers Jiraiya wrote on Fukasaku's back. Naruto realizes that the first "9" is actually the Katakana character "ta" (タ) , a handwriting quirk he recognized from Jiraiya's "Icha Icha" (Makeout) novels. Naruto Shippuden Episode 154

Tsunade reflects on the Great Toad Sage's prophecy, finally believing that Naruto is the "Child of the Prophecy" Jiraiya was meant to mentor. Decryption | Narutopedia | Fandom This revelation confirms Jiraiya's suspicion that none of

Recognizing that Naruto needs more power to face Pain, Fukasaku invites him to Mount Myoboku to learn Sage Mode . Naruto accepts, driven by his desire to honor his late master and protect the village. Trivia and Production Notes Tsunade reflects on the Great Toad Sage's prophecy,