Well Then

Orochimaru takes the file and opens it, expecting some kind of long-term information gathering mission having to with the war effort, and his eyes widen when the papers enclosed are the ones given out to prospective jounin teachers.
“Sensei, is this--”
“I am not mistaken. That is the correct file. I am assigning three children to your tutelage and, if you’ll be willing, your care.”
The assignment hits Orochimaru like a fist to the face. “I’m not sure if you recall, sensei, but while I have many and impressive talents, handling children is not one of them.”