Since his first appearance, Jiraiya’s face has featureda noticeable circular mark.

Many fans always assumed the circular mark was a wart, mole, or beauty mark.

However, later colored manga illustrations revealed that the mark is actuallya nose piercing!

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The mark on Jiraiya’s face was, in fact,a piercing from the beginning.

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After entering Sage Mode, Jiraiya takes on a much more toad-like appearance.

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His facial features, eyes, and limbs physically transform to resemble a toad.

It would not be the first time Kishimoto playfully referenced fan theories or debates abouthis manga storyline.

Kushina hilariously reproaches her son for the mistake in an amusing moment.

Naruto and Sasuke glare at each other and grip each other’s shirts with fists in the anime series Naruto.

They arethe three strongest ninjas of their generation.

The piercing matcheshis audacious style and flair for the dramatic.

Jiraiya likes to strike flashy, kabuki-style poses and deliver long-winded, elaborate self-introductions as well.

close-up of Jiraiya from Naruto holding his arms out preparing for battle

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