Naruto: Why Orochimaru Stabbed His Own Hand While Holding Sarutobi

During Naruto's Konoha Crush Arc, Orochimaru's motivation for deciding to stab himself instead of Sarutobi is unclear but might hint at his humanity.

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Naruto: Why Orochimaru Stabbed His Own Hand While Holding Sarutobi

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How did Orochimaru heal his arms after his battle with Sarutobi? - Quora

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Is Orochimaru strong, or is he just very smart and tactical that he knows how to overcome any battle? - Quora

If Itachi sealed Orochimaru in the Totsuka how is there another Orochimaru? - Quora