Chapter 111:
When Nono returned to Root's accommodation area with a stack of documents and a bottle of genetic repair fluid, the scarred woman couldn't help but frown.
"A recovery potion? Didn't expect you'd catch Lord Orochimaru's attention," she muttered with a hint of jealousy.
Another female ninja nearby was also visibly surprised. "Unbelievable!"
After all, who was Orochimaru? He wasn't just the second-in-command under Danzo; he had a close relationship with him, and his strength was nothing short of extraordinary. Being favored by Orochimaru practically guaranteed a meteoric rise. The possibilities were endless.
Why was Orochimaru considered so powerful?
Not long ago, Orochimaru had made a habit of testing his skills against the Root ninjas. These weren't mere sparring sessions each time it was five-on-one, yet they never managed to beat him. Initially, Root's jounin could handle most situations with just a couple of them working together, but now, when Orochimaru came around, no one below jounin even thought of stepping up.
This earned him the deep respect of the Root ninjas.
Beating five highly skilled jounin simultaneously was no small feat. Even Danzo himself might struggle with that kind of odds. After Orochimaru was promoted to jounin, they began to call him "Lord" with the same deference they showed to Danzo.
It wasn't just the other female ninjas who were surprised by this; Nono herself was confused.