Quote Originally Posted by JaySee
It seems obvious to me that Sarutobi (looking too young to be retired) was still Hokage leading the ANBU when he caught Orochimaru.
Quote Originally Posted by kAi
I think it was also said that 10 years ago, Sarutobi could've been a better match or beaten Orochimaru when they had their fight. So he might've still looked pretty fresh back then, 10 years does a lot.

You are the one that brought up that he was to young looking to be retired.

Orochimaru running away, the Kyubi incident, these events would've happened around the same time, the only question is when, before or after.