Sannin

The is the title given to the members of Team Sarutobi, namely Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade. The title was received after their battle with "Salamander" Hanzo of the Village Hidden in Rain, who after a long and intense fight which resulted in a stalemate, declared that he was impressed and would let them live if they would take on new titles as the Sannin of Konoha. The Sannin are widely regarded for their great skill and power, each on the level of a Kage in their own right. Their name is known in countries all across the world. Tsunade is probably the only surviving sannin, Jiraiya having been killed by Pain while Orochimaru's fate is unknown after being sealed by Itachi.

Sannin Members

 * Jiraiya the "Toad Sage" ("Gama Sennin") "Perverted Sage" ("Ero-Sennin" Naruto's nickname for him)
 * Orochimaru the "White Snake"
 * Tsunade the "Legendary Sucker" ("Densetsu no Kamo", a reference to her poor gambling skills), "Princess" (due to her Hokage lineage), "That Slug Woman" (Chiyo's name for her, a reference to her ability to summon slugs).

Trivia

 * During the end of Part I each of them took in a member of Team 7 for their apprentice, training them, and in turn passing on many of their qualities on to them.
 * Jiraiya - Naruto Uzumaki, passed on his affinity to summon toads, the Rasengan, and some of his perverted ways.
 * Tsunade - Sakura Haruno, passed on her medical skills, super strength, quick temper, and as stated by many, her beauty.
 * Orochimaru - Sasuke Uchiha, passed on his affinity for snake summoning, some of his secret techniques, and his stare of killing intent that can paralyze most people with fear.