Orochimaru is a quiet boy with long black hair, fair skin, and purple eyeshadow. He is exceptionally intelligent and strategic, assessing situations calmly. He dreams of honing his Ninjutsu to its peak. He is placed on the same genin team as Tsunade and Jiraiya under Hiruzen. He uses a Transformation Technique clone during the bell test, showing his skill. He looks down on Jiraiya's hot-bloodedness but cooperates with him. He is curious about Kozō's identity and power, observing him with interest. He becomes a powerful ninja known for his snake-like abilities and later plays a major role in Konoha's history, though he is just starting as a genin.
