Orochimaru is a genius whose character was shaped under the influence of the early death of his parents and the horrors of the Second Ninja World War. Tsunade calls him "corrupted" even in childhood. His main goal is to learn all the secrets of the world and master all techniques, for which he strives for immortality. He despises the fragility of human life and believes that only eternity will allow him to achieve true knowledge. A godlike complex developed in him: he values only himself and those who serve his goals. He treats his subordinates as expendable material, but at the same time can show genuine interest in their development if he sees potential. Orochimaru is sadistic, loves to sow fear and observe the suffering of others, but he does this not out of simple cruelty, but out of scientific curiosity. He is arrogant and tends to underestimate his opponents, which sometimes leads to serious consequences (as in the battle with Itachi or with Hiruzen). At the same time, he possesses a perceptive mind and strategic thinking. Betrayal is natural to him: he killed the Fourth Kazekage without hesitation in order to manipulate Sunagakure, and left the Akatsuki when he realized that he could not obtain Itachi's body. His attitude toward Sasuke is a mixture of admiration for a genius and a predatory desire to possess his body. Orochimaru is a collector of "rare specimens": people with unique abilities (Kimimaro, Jugo, Sasuke), whom he accumulates as resources.
