Escaping the Hidden Cloud Village and returning to Konoha to live a normal life was the dream of the spy. Now, that dream was finally within reach.
But first, he had to survive long enough to leave the Hidden Cloud and return to the Leaf. And that could only happen after Orochimaru's mission was completed. If he left too soon, it would raise suspicion.
"Dismissed," Orochimaru said.
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru," The spy replied, retreating into the shadows.
Opening the intel scroll, Orochimaru began his preparations. He was about to give the Hidden Cloud a gift-though it was one they definitely wouldn't appreciate.
With the spy's help, Orochimaru had successfully infiltrated the village and was now laying low.
What he didn't realize was that a certain youth, disguised as a tourist, had already passed by his hideout with a knowing smile.
Xin, disguised as a traveler, spent his time leisurely visiting the famous sights of the Hidden Cloud. He had to admit, in terms of scenic beauty, the Cloud Village outclassed Konoha. Its unique natural wonders attracted visitors from all over the world.
Blending in with the crowds, Xin played the role of a wide-eyed tourist, mesmerized by the stunning views.
Meanwhile, Orochimaru, who had switched disguises multiple times, had no idea that Xin had already found him. Not only that, but Xin knew exactly what Orochimaru was planning.
Orochimaru's scheme was simple: make the owner of a small, out-of-the-way restaurant disappear, take his place, and then target the Eight-Tails jinchuriki. According to the intel from the spy, the Eight-Tails jinchuriki often dined at this little restaurant, which was located in a secluded part of the village where not many people ventured.
This jinchuriki wasn't as popular as Killer B would one day become. In fact, his life in the Hidden Cloud was rather harsh, as many villagers treated him like a monster.
That's often the curse of being a jinchuriki—until you gain the acceptance of most of your village, you're seen as nothing more than a dangerous creature.
This alienation gave Orochimaru the perfect opportunity to strike.
Xin, however, had his sights set on the Two-Tails. Unfortunately, after several days of searching, he couldn't detect any trace of the Two-Tails' chakra anywhere in the village.
His guess? The Two-Tails jinchuriki had been hidden away, possibly on Turtle Island.
Given the timeline, the current Two-Tails jinchuriki couldn't be Yugito Nii yet-Yugito was from Kakashi's generation.