Jung believed that those who care for the suffering of others often do so because they have experienced deep pain themselves. The therapist is wounded but, thanks to this wound, develops greater empathy and understanding. The wound is not only an obstacle, but becomes a form of wisdom and transformation.
Jiraiya perfectly embodies the Jungian concept of the wounded healer, an individual marked by suffering and failures who becomes a guide for others. His life path is a continuous confrontation with pain and loss, but instead of succumbing, he uses these experiences to guide Naruto.
Since his youth, Jiraiya was in love with Tsunade, but his love was never reciprocated. This rejection contributes to his loneliness and his destiny as a vagabond. However, instead of becoming cynical or withdrawing into himself, Jiraiya maintains an ironic and protective attitude towards Tsunade, demonstrating that he has transformed pain into acceptance.
Jiraiya takes on the role of mentor to 3 orphans (Nagato, Yahiko and Konan), trying to give them a better future. He firmly believes that Nagato can become the one who will bring peace to the world. But this will not be the case. In fact, the exact opposite will come true, creating in Jiraiya a deep wound of failure, disillusionment and pain.
Despite this, he will convert this disillusionment into hope for Naruto.
Jiraiya and Orochimaru were companions, but the latter chooses the path of darkness. Jiraiya tries several times to bring him back to the right path, failing each time. This represents the wound of betrayal: seeing someone he considered a friend become an enemy of humanity.
Jiraiya recognizes in Naruto the same suffering that he saw in himself: the loneliness, the sense of abandonment and the desire to be accepted. But instead of pitying him, he guides him, offering him not only fighting techniques, but also life lessons.
He teaches him the importance of perseverance, because he knows what it means to fail and get up again. He helps him control the nine-tailed fox, his dark side, his failures. He transmits to him his ideal of building a world of peace, believing that Naruto can be the right person to succeed.
His end does not extinguish his dream, but transforms it into a legacy, leaving Naruto the hope that the world can be a better place.
Jiraiya teaches us that wounds are not just a burden, but can become the engine of change.
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