I was browsing around the Sound village one day. I heard a shriek and jumped. I nearly fell off the ledge I was walking along.

I scream for help, and some Sannin comes to save me. He notices my headband and sees the সঙ্গীত note.

Yes, I'm a Sound Villager, he already knows... but it had been the Lord himself saving me! I gasped.

"Lord Orochimaru!" I cry. "Help me, Lord!"

Orochimaru pulled me up and rubbed his forehead once he caught his breath.

"You," the Lord panted, "what's your name? I forgot."

"Manashi Uchiha, a hidden clan member. I was hiding with the Uzumaki when Itachi went rogue. I know...