Masahiro Hikokubo, Masashi Kishimoto, and Yuka Miyata.
This report covers , titled " In Attendance, the Six Paths of Pain ." This episode is a pivotal moment in the Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant arc, focusing on the high-stakes battle between Jiraiya and the mysterious leader of the Akatsuki. Episode Overview Original Air Date (Japan): October 22, 2009. North American Air Date: July 10, 2012. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN EP 132 UNCUT
Pain summons two additional bodies—the Preta Path and the Human Path —to join the Animal Path Jiraiya was already fighting. Masahiro Hikokubo, Masashi Kishimoto, and Yuka Miyata
Jiraiya discovers that all three Pains share their field of vision, allowing them to block attacks from blind spots. This is demonstrated when a giant panda summon blocks a hair-needle attack Jiraiya launched from a hidden position. North American Air Date: July 10, 2012
Jiraiya completes his Sage Mode transformation to face Pain, only to realize he is fighting three different Rinnegan wielders simultaneously. The episode explores the unique shared vision and specialized abilities of the first three "Paths" revealed during the infiltration of the Village Hidden in the Rain. Key Plot Developments
The episode holds a high rating of 9.2/10 on IMDb , noted for its intense action and critical world-building regarding the Rinnegan.