Board Thread:Wiki Discussions/@comment-25358381-20140918020735/@comment-26302001-20140919004306

Prime is only the physical parameters such as strength, endurance, speed and stamina/chakra levels.... So yes it does mean Jiraiya was physically better in his prime as is everyone in their prime compared to before their prime and after their prime.. as Sage Mode is not his natural state and only augments his abilities it has no business being mentioned here.