The episode is noted for its dark, somber atmosphere, heavy with flashbacks that foreshadow Jiraiya's impending fate.

The episode continues the high-stakes confrontation in the Rain Village. Having entered , Jiraiya manages to trap and seemingly neutralize three of Pain's bodies using a powerful sound-based genjutsu. However, the victory is short-lived.

Naruto Shippuden Episode 132 , titled (Japanese: Pain Rikudō, Kenzan ), is a pivotal chapter in the "Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant" arc. It aired on October 22, 2009, and marks a major turning point in the legendary battle between Jiraiya and his former student, Nagato (operating as Pain). Plot Summary

Jiraiya begins to realize that "Pain" is not a single person but a collection of six distinct bodies, each possessing the Rinnegan and a shared field of vision, making them nearly impossible to surprise. Key Themes and Production

Jiraiya recognizes the face of the main body, the Deva Path, as Yahiko , another one of his former students who he believed was the original "Child of Prophecy".