Besides the Akatsuki the other main enemy of Konoha is Otogakure; The Village hidden in the Sound.
Orochimaru
Orochimaru, the founder of Otogakure, traitor to the leaf village.
Personal Data
Registration ID: 002300
Rank: Potential Jounin (Kage Level Skill)
Age: 54
Birthday: October 27th
Blood Type: B
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 57.3 kg
One of the Legendary Sannin, Orochimaru left Leaf village to form his own hidden village called Hidden Sound.
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.
Soon after he joined the mysterious Akatsuki, a group of missing-nins whose goal was to travel the world gathering jutsu and eventually gain possession of the bijuu. Orochimaru would eventually leave the group after several years. It was during this period when Uchiha Itachi joined. It is not entirely clear if Orochimaru left Organization purely because of his feelings toward Itachi or some other disagreement with the group. Though he left, he would carry one memento from his time with them. A jar in his compound would hold his original body's hand with his Akatsuki identification ring.
His hatred of Sandaime Hokage and his village would continue in the years to come. It would help drive him to invade Leaf and cause its destruction. Orochimaru would return to Leaf during the Chuunin Exam to determine if Uchiha Sasuke would be a worthy vessel to hold his spirit. Orochimaru had perfected the body switch and wanted a powerful body with the Sharingan ability to help him learn all the jutsu of the world.
Though he faced his former sensei in battle, he never did get the upper hand. Orochimaru was forced to retreat after the Third Hokage removed his ability to use jutsu techniques. He fled Konoha once again and returned to his compound battered and angrier than ever before. Orochimaru recognized his options were limited, so he sought out his fellow teammate and Sannin Tsunade.
A skilled medical ninja, Tsunade carefully weighed Orochimaru's offer to heal him in exchange for the resurrection of his dead brother and boyfriend. She eventually rebuffed his manipulation and he again retreated to his secluded hideout. With his body nearing its end Orochimaru was forced to play his final card and switch bodies. He would no longer be able to take over Uchiha Sasuke until his three year session in his new host body played itself out. While he began to adjust to the new body, he waited patiently for the arrival of Uchiha Sasuke. When Sasuke finally arrived at Orochimaru's compound, Orochimaru began to teach the young man many of the jutsu his knew. All with the purpose of dragging out the months to make the body primed for his arrival.
After several years Orochimaru and his confidant Kabuto decided it was time to settle an old score with Akatsuki. Kabuto had been placed with Orochimaru as a spy by Sasori, Orochimaru's old Akatsuki partner. Orochimaru knew this early on and removed Sasori's jutsu on Kabuto. When Sasori arranged to meet Kabuto once again, Orochimaru and Kabuto planned to take him out. They were surprised by Team Kakashi instead. Orochimaru would once again face Naruto and be forced to change his plans once again...
Personal Data
Registration ID: 002300
Rank: Potential Jounin (Kage Level Skill)
Age: 54
Birthday: October 27th
Blood Type: B
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 57.3 kg
One of the Legendary Sannin, Orochimaru left Leaf village to form his own hidden village called Hidden Sound.
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.
Soon after he joined the mysterious Akatsuki, a group of missing-nins whose goal was to travel the world gathering jutsu and eventually gain possession of the bijuu. Orochimaru would eventually leave the group after several years. It was during this period when Uchiha Itachi joined. It is not entirely clear if Orochimaru left Organization purely because of his feelings toward Itachi or some other disagreement with the group. Though he left, he would carry one memento from his time with them. A jar in his compound would hold his original body's hand with his Akatsuki identification ring.
His hatred of Sandaime Hokage and his village would continue in the years to come. It would help drive him to invade Leaf and cause its destruction. Orochimaru would return to Leaf during the Chuunin Exam to determine if Uchiha Sasuke would be a worthy vessel to hold his spirit. Orochimaru had perfected the body switch and wanted a powerful body with the Sharingan ability to help him learn all the jutsu of the world.
Though he faced his former sensei in battle, he never did get the upper hand. Orochimaru was forced to retreat after the Third Hokage removed his ability to use jutsu techniques. He fled Konoha once again and returned to his compound battered and angrier than ever before. Orochimaru recognized his options were limited, so he sought out his fellow teammate and Sannin Tsunade.
A skilled medical ninja, Tsunade carefully weighed Orochimaru's offer to heal him in exchange for the resurrection of his dead brother and boyfriend. She eventually rebuffed his manipulation and he again retreated to his secluded hideout. With his body nearing its end Orochimaru was forced to play his final card and switch bodies. He would no longer be able to take over Uchiha Sasuke until his three year session in his new host body played itself out. While he began to adjust to the new body, he waited patiently for the arrival of Uchiha Sasuke. When Sasuke finally arrived at Orochimaru's compound, Orochimaru began to teach the young man many of the jutsu his knew. All with the purpose of dragging out the months to make the body primed for his arrival.
After several years Orochimaru and his confidant Kabuto decided it was time to settle an old score with Akatsuki. Kabuto had been placed with Orochimaru as a spy by Sasori, Orochimaru's old Akatsuki partner. Orochimaru knew this early on and removed Sasori's jutsu on Kabuto. When Sasori arranged to meet Kabuto once again, Orochimaru and Kabuto planned to take him out. They were surprised by Team Kakashi instead. Orochimaru would once again face Naruto and be forced to change his plans once again...
Kabuto Yakushi
Kabuto Yakushi, Orochimaru's right hand man, also traitor to the Leaf village.
Personal Data
Registration ID: 012140
Rank: Genin (Jounin level skills, though)
Age: 23
Birthday: February 29th
Blood Type: AB
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 65 kg
A Genin from the village of Konoha, Kabuto participates in the Chuunin Exam. His last Chuunin Exam was his seventh. It would end up being his last as a Konoha ninja.
Though he wears the head protector of Leaf, Kabuto is actually a spy for Hidden Sound. Kabuto acts as the second in command to Orochimaru's army. When Kabuto was young, he was found alone by a Leaf medical Jounin after the battle of Bellflower pass. Though he was the child of the enemy, this man would go on to adopt and raise Kabuto as his own. During this time he taught Kabuto many medical techniques and jutsu. It is said that Kabuto's skill and ability rivals that of Hatake Kakashi.
Personal Data
Registration ID: 012140
Rank: Genin (Jounin level skills, though)
Age: 23
Birthday: February 29th
Blood Type: AB
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 65 kg
A Genin from the village of Konoha, Kabuto participates in the Chuunin Exam. His last Chuunin Exam was his seventh. It would end up being his last as a Konoha ninja.
Though he wears the head protector of Leaf, Kabuto is actually a spy for Hidden Sound. Kabuto acts as the second in command to Orochimaru's army. When Kabuto was young, he was found alone by a Leaf medical Jounin after the battle of Bellflower pass. Though he was the child of the enemy, this man would go on to adopt and raise Kabuto as his own. During this time he taught Kabuto many medical techniques and jutsu. It is said that Kabuto's skill and ability rivals that of Hatake Kakashi.
Kimimaro
Kimimaro, supposed to be Orochimaru's 3rd vessel.
Personal Data
Registration ID: -
Rank: Unknown (Potential Jounin)
Age: 17
Birthday: June 15th
Blood Type: A
Height: 166.1 cm
Weight: 49.8 kg
Kimimaro is a Sound ninja who has fully devoted himself to Orochimaru.
At some point in the past Kimimaro's body was badly damaged. Orochimaru had looked to Kimimaro as a potential body to act as his new vessel. Kimimaro was very appealing in this manner because of his bloodline ability to manipulate the bones in his body. Unfortunately his health problems forced him to remain unused. When Uchiha Sasuke was being brought to Orochimaru, Kabuto worked on Kimimaro so he could help them in their cause. Through sheer force of will Kimimaro was able to recover himself enough to do Orochimaru's bidding once again.
When he was able to move again, Kimimaro left Orochimaru's compound to face Uzumaki Naruto. Naruto used his Tajuu Kage Bunshin technique but Kimimaro was able to destroy all of the clones. The situation looked dire but Rock Lee appeared to lend assistance. Naruto left the fight behind as Lee tried to fight the Sound ninja. Using his bone spikes Kimimaro was getting the upper hand until Gaara of the Sand arrived to help the Leaf ninja. Gaara and his siblings had been sent by the Fifth Hokage to help. Using his sand techniques Gaara was able to force Kimimaro to use his highest cursed seal form and use his highest Dance technique. When Gaara seemingly killed Kimimaro he and Lee let down their guard. Appearing from behind them Kimimaro was within striking distance to kill the two ninja, however he had pushed his body too far and it finally gave out, ending his life.
Personal Data
Registration ID: -
Rank: Unknown (Potential Jounin)
Age: 17
Birthday: June 15th
Blood Type: A
Height: 166.1 cm
Weight: 49.8 kg
Kimimaro is a Sound ninja who has fully devoted himself to Orochimaru.
At some point in the past Kimimaro's body was badly damaged. Orochimaru had looked to Kimimaro as a potential body to act as his new vessel. Kimimaro was very appealing in this manner because of his bloodline ability to manipulate the bones in his body. Unfortunately his health problems forced him to remain unused. When Uchiha Sasuke was being brought to Orochimaru, Kabuto worked on Kimimaro so he could help them in their cause. Through sheer force of will Kimimaro was able to recover himself enough to do Orochimaru's bidding once again.
When he was able to move again, Kimimaro left Orochimaru's compound to face Uzumaki Naruto. Naruto used his Tajuu Kage Bunshin technique but Kimimaro was able to destroy all of the clones. The situation looked dire but Rock Lee appeared to lend assistance. Naruto left the fight behind as Lee tried to fight the Sound ninja. Using his bone spikes Kimimaro was getting the upper hand until Gaara of the Sand arrived to help the Leaf ninja. Gaara and his siblings had been sent by the Fifth Hokage to help. Using his sand techniques Gaara was able to force Kimimaro to use his highest cursed seal form and use his highest Dance technique. When Gaara seemingly killed Kimimaro he and Lee let down their guard. Appearing from behind them Kimimaro was within striking distance to kill the two ninja, however he had pushed his body too far and it finally gave out, ending his life.
Tayuya
Tayuya, one of Orochimaru's Sound 4.
Personal Data
Registration ID: -
Rank: Unknown (Potential Chuunin)
Age: 14
Birthday: February 15th
Blood Type: A
Height: 148.2 cm
Weight: 38.2 kg
One of the Four Sounds, who specialize in the formation of barriers.
During the invasion of Leaf Village by Sand and Sound, Tayuya served as one of the corners of the barrier which contained the battle between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage. Later when the Four Sounds were going to deliver Uchiha Sasuke to Orochimaru, the five Leaf Genin led by Shikamaru followed in pursuit. After Jiroubou and Kidoumaru stayed behind to fight Neji and Choji, Tayuya was forced to battle Nara Shikamaru. It was then revealed that she had been granted a cursed seal by Orochimaru.
Tayuya does not battle her opponents directly, she actually utilizes a flute which allows her to control the Doki she summons. This flute also allows her to cast special illusion techniques. Using his battle wits, Shikamaru was able to bind Tayuya with his shadow. Tayuya was about to overcome the bind with her powerful curse seal level 2 chakra, but at the last moment, Temari from Hidden Sand appeared and blasted Tayuya away, slicing her flute in two. Tayuya did not apparently survive the attack.
Personal Data
Registration ID: -
Rank: Unknown (Potential Chuunin)
Age: 14
Birthday: February 15th
Blood Type: A
Height: 148.2 cm
Weight: 38.2 kg
One of the Four Sounds, who specialize in the formation of barriers.
During the invasion of Leaf Village by Sand and Sound, Tayuya served as one of the corners of the barrier which contained the battle between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage. Later when the Four Sounds were going to deliver Uchiha Sasuke to Orochimaru, the five Leaf Genin led by Shikamaru followed in pursuit. After Jiroubou and Kidoumaru stayed behind to fight Neji and Choji, Tayuya was forced to battle Nara Shikamaru. It was then revealed that she had been granted a cursed seal by Orochimaru.
Tayuya does not battle her opponents directly, she actually utilizes a flute which allows her to control the Doki she summons. This flute also allows her to cast special illusion techniques. Using his battle wits, Shikamaru was able to bind Tayuya with his shadow. Tayuya was about to overcome the bind with her powerful curse seal level 2 chakra, but at the last moment, Temari from Hidden Sand appeared and blasted Tayuya away, slicing her flute in two. Tayuya did not apparently survive the attack.
Kidoumaru
Kidoumaru, one of Orochimaru's Sound 4.
Personal Data
Registration ID: -
Rank: Unknown (Chuunin Level)
Age: 24
Birthday: December 16th
Blood Type: A
Height: 159.2 cm
Weight: 56.2 kg
Kidoumaru is one of the Four Sounds, who specialize in the formation of barriers.
Kidoumaru's body has the ability to create kumo-nenkin (golden spider thread) from both his pores and his mouth. After he emits the thread, he can use it to form webbing, daggers and bows & arrows. He also has the ability to summon a giant spider and lesser spiders. During the invasion of Leaf Village by Sound and Sand, Kidoumaru served as one of the corners of the barrier which contained the battle between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage.
Later when the Four Sounds were going to deliver Uchiha Sasuke to Orochimaru, the five Leaf Genin led by Shikamaru followed in pursuit. Kidoumaru stayed behind to battle Hyuuga Neji as Tayuya and Sakon continued on. It was then revealed that like Sasuke, Kidoumaru had been given a cursed seal by Orochimaru. Due to Neji's superior defense Kidoumaru had to utilize his cursed seal level 2 form. In this form a third eye opens on his forehead. With the third eye he attains great accuracy when using his kumo-nenkin bow and arrow. In the end even this was not enough. Barely alive Neji was able strike one final blow to apparently kill Kidoumaru.
Personal Data
Registration ID: -
Rank: Unknown (Chuunin Level)
Age: 24
Birthday: December 16th
Blood Type: A
Height: 159.2 cm
Weight: 56.2 kg
Kidoumaru is one of the Four Sounds, who specialize in the formation of barriers.
Kidoumaru's body has the ability to create kumo-nenkin (golden spider thread) from both his pores and his mouth. After he emits the thread, he can use it to form webbing, daggers and bows & arrows. He also has the ability to summon a giant spider and lesser spiders. During the invasion of Leaf Village by Sound and Sand, Kidoumaru served as one of the corners of the barrier which contained the battle between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage.
Later when the Four Sounds were going to deliver Uchiha Sasuke to Orochimaru, the five Leaf Genin led by Shikamaru followed in pursuit. Kidoumaru stayed behind to battle Hyuuga Neji as Tayuya and Sakon continued on. It was then revealed that like Sasuke, Kidoumaru had been given a cursed seal by Orochimaru. Due to Neji's superior defense Kidoumaru had to utilize his cursed seal level 2 form. In this form a third eye opens on his forehead. With the third eye he attains great accuracy when using his kumo-nenkin bow and arrow. In the end even this was not enough. Barely alive Neji was able strike one final blow to apparently kill Kidoumaru.
Sakon & Ukon
Sakon & Ukon, one of Orochimaru's Sound 4.
Personal Data
Registration ID: -
Rank: Unknown (Potential Chuunin)
Age: 24
Birthday: June 20th
Blood Type: AB
Height: 155.1 cm
Weight: 45 kg
One of the Four Sounds, who specialize in the formation of barriers.
Sakon was granted a cursed seal by Orochimaru that allows him to gain more power for a period of time. The incarnation of Sakon that first appears in the series is actually a combination of two individuals, the brothers Sakon and Ukon. Together Ukon shares the body of Sakon, at any point Ukon can split off his brother and become his own individual. When Ukon goes to his level 2 cursed seal form, his can manipulate his body down to the molecular level and insert himself into an opponent. He uses this cell form as an assassination technique to kill the person from within their own body.
When the Four Sounds were going to deliver Sasuke to Orochimaru, the five Leaf Genin led by Shikamaru followed in pursuit. Sakon and Ukon individually fought against Kiba and Akamaru, he had seriously injured Kiba and was going for the kill when Kankurou of Hidden Sand showed up to lend Kiba support. Kankurou used Karasu and his new puppet Kuroari to capture and apparently kill the combined Sakon and Ukon.
Personal Data
Registration ID: -
Rank: Unknown (Potential Chuunin)
Age: 24
Birthday: June 20th
Blood Type: AB
Height: 155.1 cm
Weight: 45 kg
One of the Four Sounds, who specialize in the formation of barriers.
Sakon was granted a cursed seal by Orochimaru that allows him to gain more power for a period of time. The incarnation of Sakon that first appears in the series is actually a combination of two individuals, the brothers Sakon and Ukon. Together Ukon shares the body of Sakon, at any point Ukon can split off his brother and become his own individual. When Ukon goes to his level 2 cursed seal form, his can manipulate his body down to the molecular level and insert himself into an opponent. He uses this cell form as an assassination technique to kill the person from within their own body.
When the Four Sounds were going to deliver Sasuke to Orochimaru, the five Leaf Genin led by Shikamaru followed in pursuit. Sakon and Ukon individually fought against Kiba and Akamaru, he had seriously injured Kiba and was going for the kill when Kankurou of Hidden Sand showed up to lend Kiba support. Kankurou used Karasu and his new puppet Kuroari to capture and apparently kill the combined Sakon and Ukon.
Jiroubou
Jiroubou, one of Orochimaru's Sound 4.
Personal Data
Registration ID: -
Rank: Unknown (Potential Chuunin)
Age: 24
Birthday: June 26th
Blood Type: B
Height: 181.3 cm
Weight: 97.3 kg
One of the Four Sounds, who specialize in the formation of barriers.
During the invasion of Leaf Village by Sand and Sound, Jiroubou served as one of the corners of the barrier which contained the battle between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage. Later when the Four Sounds were going to deliver Uchiha Sasuke to Orochimaru, the five Leaf Genin led by Shikamaru followed in pursuit.
Jiroubou managed to entrap the group in a mud dome prison. He stayed behind to feed off the chakra of the Genin, while his teammates continued on. When they managed to escape, Akimichi Chouji stayed behind to battle Jiroubou as the rest chased after Kidoumaru, Tayuya and Sakon. It was then revealed that like Sasuke, Jiroubou had been given a cursed seal by Orochimaru. Utilizing special Akimichi clan soldier pills, Chouji was able to stand on somewhat equal ground with the powerful Jiroubou. When Chouji was able to use his massive multi-size jutsu, Jiroubou was forced to use his curse seal level two form. Though this gave Jiroubou ten times the strength, Chouji was able to ingest the last of three special soldier pills and gain enough power to strike Jiroubou with enough force to apparently kill him.
Personal Data
Registration ID: -
Rank: Unknown (Potential Chuunin)
Age: 24
Birthday: June 26th
Blood Type: B
Height: 181.3 cm
Weight: 97.3 kg
One of the Four Sounds, who specialize in the formation of barriers.
During the invasion of Leaf Village by Sand and Sound, Jiroubou served as one of the corners of the barrier which contained the battle between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage. Later when the Four Sounds were going to deliver Uchiha Sasuke to Orochimaru, the five Leaf Genin led by Shikamaru followed in pursuit.
Jiroubou managed to entrap the group in a mud dome prison. He stayed behind to feed off the chakra of the Genin, while his teammates continued on. When they managed to escape, Akimichi Chouji stayed behind to battle Jiroubou as the rest chased after Kidoumaru, Tayuya and Sakon. It was then revealed that like Sasuke, Jiroubou had been given a cursed seal by Orochimaru. Utilizing special Akimichi clan soldier pills, Chouji was able to stand on somewhat equal ground with the powerful Jiroubou. When Chouji was able to use his massive multi-size jutsu, Jiroubou was forced to use his curse seal level two form. Though this gave Jiroubou ten times the strength, Chouji was able to ingest the last of three special soldier pills and gain enough power to strike Jiroubou with enough force to apparently kill him.