Orochimaru understood what Chen Fan had just said. He was saying that the man called Chen Fan had discovered him before he had even set foot in Konoha. Orochimaru certainly did not believe that. Chen Fan was simply boasting, just like his personality in the rumors.
"I never expected Chief Examiner Chen Fan to be so formidable, able to foresee the future. I truly admire you. As expected of the man who stormed the Hyuga Clan. To be honest, when I heard that rumor, I was so moved that tears streamed down my face. Why couldn't I have met a teacher as good as Lord Chen Fan? My own teacher actually wanted to kill me. How chilling." Orochimaru sighed, as though he truly envied him.
Then he looked at Chen Fan. "So, is Lord Chen Fan here to capture me and take me back?" As he spoke, he stuck out his tongue, ready to fight at any moment. However, the chances of a battle breaking out were not high. Since Chen Fan had discovered him and come alone, he must have some purpose in seeking him out. Otherwise, he would not have come alone; all of Konoha's jonin would have come instead. Still, he had to be prepared. He did not yet have the ability to face all of Konoha's ninja head-on and win. He knew very well just how deep Konoha's waters ran.
"Capture you? I have no interest in that. I merely came to discuss a deal with you," Chen Fan said with a smile.
Hearing Chen Fan's words, Orochimaru thought, As expected, he has business with me. This mysterious Chen Fan is no saint either. Looking at Chen Fan, he said, "Oh? Doing business with the Chief Proctor of the Chunin Exam... Don't tell me it involves