Team Orochimaru
CharacterTeam Orochimaru is a Konohagakure genin cell overseen by the Sannin Orochimaru himself. Its ranks include a young Anko Mitarashi alongside two shinobi who go unnamed, one of whom later heads a network of spies serving Orochimaru.
Overview
This genin team from the Hidden Leaf trains beneath one of the legendary Sannin, Orochimaru. Anko Mitarashi counts among its members, joined by two ninja whose names are never revealed. One of them would go on to command a group of spies for Orochimaru, while the other is remembered only for long brown hair worn in a ponytail.
Role
The squad competed in the very Chunin Exams that also featured Team Minato. During the second phase, the group is shown trading blows with Ibiki Morino, Hayate Gekko, and Tokara.
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Notable Members
Anko Mitarashi is the only named member of the trio, later a prominent kunoichi of the Leaf. One unnamed teammate eventually rises to lead Orochimaru's spy team, and the last is distinguished solely by his long, ponytailed brown hair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were Orochimaru's teammates on Team Orochimaru?
Team Orochimaru is a Konohagakure genin cell trained by the Sannin Orochimaru, whose ranks include Anko Mitarashi and two shinobi who are never named in the story.
Who led Team Orochimaru?
Orochimaru himself led Team Orochimaru, training the genin cell during his time overseeing squads in the Hidden Leaf.
Which Chunin Exams did Team Orochimaru compete in?
Team Orochimaru competed in the same Chunin Exams that also featured Team Minato.
Who did Team Orochimaru fight during the Chunin Exams?
During the second phase of the Chunin Exams, Team Orochimaru is shown trading blows with Ibiki Morino, Hayate Gekko, and Tokara.
What became of Team Orochimaru's unnamed members?
One of Team Orochimaru's unnamed members went on to command a group of spies for Orochimaru, while the other is remembered only for his long, ponytailed brown hair.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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