Orochimaru had been exposed to so many different sides of things that, once he connected all the dots, he understood exactly what had happened.
The Konoha Ninja Academy maintained strict control over its students' records, so everyone's information was genuine.
Who was Orochimaru's current guardian? Tobirama Senju had once served as Hokage, and he would lead by example in following the rules. The information he filled out for Orochimaru would certainly be truthful. It was just that the more casually it was presented, the less likely anyone was to notice it.
As his homeroom teacher, Uchiha Setsuna might not have noticed right away, but he could not remain unaware forever.
Uchiha Setsuna wanted to meet Madara Uchiha, but not just anyone could visit the Princess Mausoleum to seek an audience. It might even backfire. Uchiha Setsuna needed a legitimate reason to make a "home visit."
A reason that would neither offend Madara Uchiha nor put him in an awkward position.
As for Uchiha Sumi, who stood before him...
Orochimaru still felt sympathy and pity for him.
Uchiha Sumi was the eldest son of the Fourth Hokage, Uchiha Akira. As a member of the Uchiha Clan, he could not avoid negative emotions if he wanted to awaken his Sharingan.
Uchiha Akira might have agreed to Uchiha Setsuna's strange request because he saw it as an opportunity for his son, Uchiha Sumi, to awaken his eyes.
Unfortunately, Uchiha Sumi was a stickler for the rules. He did not want to violate school regulations, and he was also afraid he could not withstand his clansmen's "loving" beatings.
At that thought, Orochimaru could not help bringing up how the Sharingan was awakened.
What Orochimaru had not expected was...
"Are you saying my father hoped an experience like getting beaten up by a crowd would