Warning: Spoilers For Naruto and Boruto Jiraiya’s death in Naruto: Shippden was one of the most shocking moments, with the episode it happened in being a major series highlight. Alongside Jiraiya’s former teammates Lady Tsunade and Orochimaru, Jiraiya was one of the “Legendary Great Three Students of the God Shinobi.” Unfortunately, Jiraiya is also one of the few Naruto characters to die and not be fully resurrected, making his death sting all the more.