Asuki and Menma reached the faith with the still unconscious Sasuke, they managed to get the missing scroll in the meantime.

"So Orochimaru left his mark on Sasuke" commented Hiruzen, looking at Sasuke

"What's that sign, Hokage-sama?" Asuka asked

"It is the seal of heaven, it increases the user's power but in return destroys his mind, Orochimaru leaving the seal on Sasuke also left some of his will in it, I'm afraid that sooner or later he will start to influence the young Uchihe more and more" explained the Hokage

"So what are we going to do with it then?"

"Leave it to me," said Kakashi

"Okay, Menma Asuki you guys go because the announcements are about to start"

"Hai"

When the genin left, Kakashi placed the seals and placed his hand on the mark on Sasuke's neck.

"I managed to secure the seal, but it will depend on Sasuke's will, if the seal weakens, it will activate again"

"I understand, it's good that at least that's it. Sasuke will have to realize the seriousness of the situation, I leave it to you"

"Hai, Hokage-sama"

Meanwhile, all the genins who had completed the task were in the main hall.

"At the beginning I would like to congratulate everyone on passing the second stage, well the finals will be held in a month, you can use this time for rest or preparation. The fights will be as follows.

1.Menma Namikaze vs Neji Hyuuga. 2.Sasuke Uchiha vs Gaara

3.Shikamaru vs Dosu

4.Asuki Namikaze vs Temari

5.Shino vs Kankuro

"That is all I have to say."

A few moments later, Kuriko was walking through the village, she suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"It's been a long time Kuriko-chan"

"Orochimaru, what do you want you came again to bring me to your side?" she asked nervously activating the Sharingan

[Memory a year earlier ...]

Kuriko and Hiyato were on the mission

"Kuriko stay here, I will investigate this building," said Hiyato

"Okay, be careful"

Hiyato nodded as he entered, suddenly the brunette sensed something and at the last moment she avoided the incoming blade

"You are quite agile"

"You are Orochimaru, traitor to Konoha, what do you want?"

"I want your eyes"

Orochimaru lunged towards the girl, Kuriko quickly activated her Sharingan, dodging Sannin's blow, then with a powerful blow to the stomach she knocked him back a few meters, a moment later Sannin's body turned into mud.

"Clone?"

The original popped out of the ground behind Kuriko, biting her neck.

"I got you"

"I would not be so sure"

Suddenly, the brunette's body dissolved into thin air, Orochimaru's body was pierced by several spikes that popped out of the ground

"Genjutsu? Please, who would have thought that you have developed your Sharingan so much, unfortunately you are currently beyond my reach, but it's only a matter of time until I have this wonderful doujutsu" he said disappearing "

[End of Memories]

"I'm sorry but I found someone more interesting, his eyes have potential."

"His ... moment could he talk about"

"It was nice to have a chat with you, see you Kuriko-chan"

"Damn, I have to notify the Hokage"