Frustrated by Naruto's emergence as one of the top genin, the envious Sasuke challenges his teammate to a duel. Fortunately for the residents of the Hidden Leaf village, sensei Kakshi steps in to stop the fight and admonishes Sasuke. Seizing upon Sasuke's wounded pride, Orochimaru sends the Sound Ninja Four to recruit the young warrior, providing the nefarious former ninja with a younger body to house his spirit.