Naruto Recreates Iconic Jiraiya Scene in New Manga. Naruto’s new manga one-shot references a tear-jerking scene featuring Jiraiya. By Megan Peters. July 20, 2023, 3:33pm.

Jiraiya dying was difficult for fans to process, and it still ranks as one of the saddest moments in the anime. But even though fans miss Jiraiya, it would feel cheesy to bring him back to life.