Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-34277398-20190315034807/@comment-9782468-20190317165122

FlatZone wrote: Jiraiya completely let his guard down thanks to plot which Nagato even comments on it with him saying "Didn't you tell me not to turn my back to an enemy, Jiraiya sensei?", right before this at the very last moment he did sense the Preta Path Body get right behind him which he was ONLY able to sense that despite letting his guard all the way down thanks to Sage Mode's Sensing and reaction ability. Naruto's guard was all the way up and he was anticipating 3rd Raikage's speed and attacks, coupled with Sage Modes sensing and reaction abilities. There is no reason Jiraiya cannot do the same as nothing ever said the reaction and sensing abilities of Jiraiyas Sage Mode were different to Naruto's. Doesn't matter if his guard is down, Sage Mode automatically gifts you incredible sensing regardless. But Jiraiya never showcased sensing like Naruto. And Jiraiya's sage mode in general was already stated to be inferior to Naruto's so it makes sense