Why is orochimaru considered a sanin?

Answer 1

because orochimaru, jiraiya, and tsunade were the once who excelled. Trained by the Third Hokage, referred to by many as the God of Shinobi in his prime. Missions Completed

D-Rank: 16

C-Rank: 332

B-Rank: 521

A-Rank: 491

S-Rank: 108 Advancement Data

Academy Grad Age: 6

Chuunin Exam Age: ?

The young man known as Orochimaru was selected to study as a Genin under Sandaime Hokage. A quiet and focused young man, he impressed his teacher and grew more and more skilled as the years passed.

Over time Orochimaru became obsessed with learning every possible jutsu and extending his own life. Sandaime Hokage had hoped Orochimaru would become the next Hokage but Orochimaru began to grow reclusive and cynical with life in the village. Sandaime thus chose another man to follow in his footsteps. Around this time Orochimaru began his murderous experiments. He dedicated himself to bizarre experimentation. When Sandaime Hokage found out, Orochimaru fled. Jiraiya had a hard time believing the revelation and he took off after his friend, determined to get him to return. They battled and Orochimaru prevailed.

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