Zaku was a poor, homeless boy living in an unknown village. Life did not spoil him and he had to steal to survive the following days. On one of the thefts, however, he was caught by a salesman chasing him and severely beaten. He then swore to himself that he would someday gain strength to face adversity. The same day he met a person who promised help in fulfilling his dreams in exchange for absolute obedience. He was traveling around the world and looking for subordinates, Orochimaru.
