The Stone Monolith, or Mountain Dungeon to Naruto, was a secret lair for only the highest ranking Mistresses and Masters to see, outside of being bound and gagged into service as a slave to the Supreme Master. Few people that walked through the iron bound gates at the base of the mountain walked out of there without a collar about their neck. That's why Naruto was going through the small shack entrance at the top of the mountain.
The long, boring, and almost tedious elevator ride down from the top of the mountain to the first layer of the dungeon was only compounded by the terrible muzak that played lightly out of the speakers. Oh yeah, once he became the Supreme Master, he was changing that music to something not mind numbingly moronic. Arriving at the first layer, he walked through the dimly lit dungeon, seeing all the empty shackles lining the halls, while every empty room punctuated the need for someone to fill this area with the moans of their slaves. "Hey Jii-san? You around? I need to talk to you..."
"In here Naruto-kun..." Supreme Master Sarutobi answered from the room he used as an office. Naruto picked up his pace and got to the office as fast as he could. The last room on the left was the one Sarutobi had taken over and that's where Naruto found him with his feet on the back of some hooded slave that knelt before him. "What seems to be the matter Naruto-kun?"
"Hey Jii-san... well it's like this... I had this weird dream that sounded like those weird Master Space legends you told me about..." Naruto started, before stopping as Sarutobi's eyes nearly bugged out of his skull. "Annnd... I'm guessing you know about Kyuubi then..."
"I... was unaware that it would allow you in until after you claimed the master title... and I had meant to discuss this with you before then..." Sarutobi answered before taking a calming puff from his pipe, setting the bowl into an ashtray held by a slim tube going to the slave's mouth. "Tell me about your... 'dream' Naruto-kun... have a seat too..."
Naruto settled into a seat that seemed to be molded from a few of the bustier slaves in Sarutobi's collection, leaning back against the padded pillows that replaced the chests, Naruto sighed and began the tale. Sarutobi seemed surprised at the mention of the strange woman, and looked suspiciously knowledgeable about her when the young blond mentioned the activities of her red hair. After a moment's silence Sarutobi let out a sigh and shook his head. "I cannot tell you much about what is going on... but I suspect 'Lady' as you have named her could not be a better choice in training Kyuubi."
"Oh? Umm... yeah, so... she's not a bad person like Danzo?" Naruto asked nervously, just realizing how much he could be screwed if she was.
"No... she would never do anything to hurt you. If she offers you lessons, learn as much as you can from her. Also, I think you should talk to her more once Kyuubi is more tamed..." the wizened Supreme Master answered while stroking his chin in thought. "Is there anything further Naruto?"
"Well... I thought if I was going to have these weird dreams for a while, I should get out of town until they were done... or I'm more used to them..." Naruto answered while scratching the back of his head. Shifting in his seat he sighed heavily and shook his head. "But if this really is a master seal on my body... I shouldn't be alone..."
"Why don't you go with Lord Master Kakashi while he checks out reports of violations to the free trade agreements in Wave? I'll even get his agreement to not collar you while on the mission. Who knows, you might even find yourself a little slave of your own..." Sarutobi offered warmly while pulling up a file folder from a bin next to his chair. "It should be safe and easy, so I'll only pay you for a one crop mission..."
Naruto's eyes widened as he realized just what was being offered to him. A fully sanctioned Master's mission before he even had his first slave. This was unheard of before! And he would be paid a master's wage for it... So sweet.
"That'd be awesome Jii-san! Thanks!" Naruto exclaimed happily while resisting hugging the Supreme Master, after all, neither of them were into guys, and Naruto'd grown out of the phase where such hugs were acceptable. After he'd settled down, his mind triggered another question that he'd always wondered about on his arrival to the Mountain Dungeon. "Why is this level always empty?"
"Oh... that? You'll find out after you bring your first slave here... That's the deal," Sarutobi stated calmly with a warm smile on his face. "Now how about we go meet up with Kakashi down at the level three gates?"
The trip down to level three was short, and they stopped off in a room long enough to pick up a supplies scroll, which Naruto was told was his to keep. Opening it, Naruto found it had a prankster's wet dream of supplies ready for him, along with a massive load of kunai, shuriken, and several master's tools. Oh, yeah, this was going to be great! Tucking the scroll into a set of clips on his belt he finally met the Lord Master Kakashi with the half asleep Tanzo at the gates. It seemed that they were ready to go, waiting only for him. "Who's the brat? He looks like he's going to slow us down..."
Before Naruto could snap back a reply, Kakashi cleared his throat and Sarutobi answered. "He is one of my most prized pupils, that I have supreme faith in will bring about a swift completion to this mission..." Naruto felt a blush burn his cheeks as Sarutobi praised him, making it seem more like he was the private apprentice of the Supreme Master instead of some Master that just barely passed his trials.
The trio set off, Naruto smiling as the Sun warmed his face, and the echos of displeasure filled the air from the other side of the mountains they had just left from. It seemed that the Free Hunters had just found out that he wasn't home, and probably getting told from the ANBU guards that he went on a Master's mission. Oh they were probably livid, and would take it out of his hide if they ever caught him, before he collared a slave.
Not like he'd let them collar him, but it was nice to be wanted he supposed...