Naruto, Vol. 43: The Man with the Truth is dominated by the tragic and heroic conclusion of Jiraiya's infiltration mission. Having successfully discovered the true identity of the Akatsuki leader, Pain, Jiraiya engages in a brutal, desperate battle against his former student. This volume reveals Pain's devastating powers and the true origins of his path to darkness. Though Jiraiya meets a tragic end, the volume is characterized by his final, heroic efforts to transmit the "truth" about Pain back to Konoha. His sacrifice provides the key intelligence needed for Naruto to eventually confront and defeat Pain, cementing Jiraiya's legacy.
