Jiraiya’s journey to seek out a student is postponed due to the outbreak of the Third Great Ninja War. Jiraiya joins Tsunade and Orochimaru to battle the Village Hidden in the Rain. Following the battle, the three ninja are named the “Legendary Sannin,” a title given to them by the enemy Hanzo of the Great Salamander himself.
As long as there are those who
believe that, there is hope.
ما دام يوجد مؤمنون بذلك، يوجد أمل
Mientras existan personas que 
crean en esto, hay esperanza.
Mientras existan personas que 
crean en esto, habrá esperanza.
Пока есть те, кто в это верит,
 надежда не умрёт.