Authors note: The Kousuke in this story is not the same Kousuke that is in 'The Strange Shinobi'
Prolouge
"Orochimaru-sama!"
"What is it, Kabuto, I'm busy…"
"Kousuke's escaped! He's must have been gone since last night!"
"What?!"
"Shall I go look for him?"
"Of course!! We can't afford to have him gone! He's the most powerful and skilled shinobi we've got!!"
"I'll make sure he returns, Orochimaru-sama."
"And Kabuto, don't hold back if there's any resistance."
"Of course."