Giant Panda

This is a large panda summoned by Pain.

Appearance
It resembles a regular panda bear with the exception that it has a number of large piercings all over its body, wears a sash around its waist and possesses Rinnegan eyes.

Abilities
The Giant Panda had the ability to harden its body creating a defensive barricade for its summoner. Like all other animals summoned by Pain, it is likely that the animal had a shared field of vision with Nagato.

Itachi Pursuit Arc
It is summoned during Pain's fight with Jiraiya to protect the former from the latter's Sage Art: Hair Needle Senbon.