Naruto Shippuden

Honored Sage Mode!

Episode 131 Canon Five Kage Summit Arc 23 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Jiraiya and Gamaken confront the elusive Pain, leading Jiraiya to enter Sage Mode with the help of legendary mentors as the battle intensifies.

Full Plot Summary

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Jiraiya and Gamaken begin their battle against Pain, who has hidden himself using camouflage. Jiraiya uses a barrier jutsu to try and find him while preparing to enter Sage Mode. Meanwhile, Pain assaults Jiraiya with a barrage of animal summons, such as a multiplying dog, a rhino, a bird and a bull, and Jiraiya finally enters in Sage Mode, after sending Gamaken back home. He summons Lord Fukasaku and Lady Shima, who find Pain and destroy his chameleon. Pain then summons two more bodies.

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What episode is "Honored Sage Mode!" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Honored Sage Mode!" is episode 131 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Honored Sage Mode!" canon or filler?

"Honored Sage Mode!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Honored Sage Mode!" part of?

"Honored Sage Mode!" is part of the Five Kage Summit Arc.

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