"Your training is now complete. You've mastered the power of sage mode and have reached levels far beyond that." Nagini said.
"Thank you, Nagini sensei." Naruto said as he was sitting on the ground, nearly exhausted of all his chakra.
"I suggest we change that look of yours. We don't want anyone to recognize you, do we?" Nagini asked.
"I agree. I want an orange long sleeve shirt, black shinobi pants, and shoes. A black face mask, and a black mask that has this kind of design." Naruto said as he revealed to Nagini.
As she inspected it, the snake hissed. "Yes, so you want to have the mask of the snake, am I right?" Nagini asked.
"Yes. K also want a black robe with orange flames at the bottom, similar to the Hokage's white robes. Also, maybe we could redesign the sword of Mito. It wouldn't be hard to tell it and then, give away my identity." Naruto said.
"Understood. It will be done and as a reward for completing your training, I will become your very own personal snake summon." Nagini said.
"Thank you. How long till everything is done?" Naruto asked.
"Give me an hour. In the meantime, get yourself cleaned up." Nagini ordered.
"Yes ma'am." Naruto said as he gave a salute before teleporting to the showers. Once the blond managed to get cleaned up and dressed, he proceeded to leave the cave.
"Well, there are a few things I could do first. I suppose checking on Kiri's civil war situation would be ideal. Then I should most likely check out Iwa's Jinchuriki to make sure they're okay." Naruto thought as he began walking.
As he walked, a small chibi version of Nagini wrapped around his arm and neck. "Where are we going first?" Hissed the snake.
"I suppose we should go to Kiri. I know Yagura is causing quite the hell. Also, I know he's the three tails Jinchuriki. So if we can absorb Isobu along with free him of Obito's control, we should be fine." Explained Naruto.
"Are we returning to your village afterwards?" Nagini asked.
"No. I need to check out the situation with Iwa to make sure the Akatsuki hasn't been there." Naruto said.
"It would be wise to then check Iwagakure. I doubt anything will happen to Yagura before you arrive there. Also, wouldn't it be a good idea to test your abilities in real combat?" Asked Nagini.
"I guess you're right. Let's go." Naruto said before teleporting away.
Inside Konoha at training ground one, three genin were mentally cursing their jonin sensei. "Anko sensei, you're a slave driver." Moegi said.
"Yeah, this can't be how a real ninja trains." Udon said.
"How did Naruto survive this?" Konohamaru asked.
Anko jumped down as she chuckled. "Don't be a baby. Naruto did this when he was only four." Anko said.
"But sensei, can't we take a break?" Udon asked.
Anko sighed. "Fine, drink some water and allow yourselves to catch your breath. But it's going to be harder this time." Anko said.
"My, my, aren't we being a bit too rough?" Kakashi asked as he was reading his favorite orange book.
"Oh well, they need the extra training. The academy standards have gone down hill, completely." Anko said.
"That's what I hear. Anyway, Lady Hokage has requested you and your team to report." Kakashi said lazily.
"Huh? Don't tell me we have another D rank." Anko said.
"I don't know of the details." Kakashi said. "She was expecting you an hour after I told you." Kakashi said.
"Okay, so we have time." Anko said, only to have her eye twitch when Kakashi remembered that he was told three hours ago.
After chasing the masked jonin around with her snakes, team one reported to the Hokage's tower. Almost instantly, Neko began clapping.
Forgetting her annoyance by the sight of her daughter, Anko walked over. "Hi Neko, are you having fun with grandma Tsunade?" Anko asked.
"Tsu, Tsu." Neko said as she clapped her hands, making Anko, Shizune, Moegi, and the woman in question smile.
"Anyway, I've got a mission for your team, B rank." Tsunade said, catching Anko off guard. She quickly handed Shizune her god child before going in mission mode.
"We have reason to believe there is a small bandit camp inside the land of fire. It's going towards Kusa, I want you and your team to go check it out." Tsunade said.
"Excuse me, Lady Hokage. But if it's only a bandit camp, why is it a B rank? Shouldn't it be a C rank?" Anko asked.
"In most cases, yes. But our sources tell us there may be a few chunin level ninja. I think this will be a good first mission for your team. I'm also sending Dragon with you as backup." Tsunade said as the dragon masked Anbu appeared.
"Hello, Anko, team one, Lady Hokage. I'm ready." Dragon said.
"Good. I want you all to be careful out there." Tsunade said in a serious tone.
"Yes, Lady Hokage. Alright, you got your orders. Pack for one month and meet me at the north gate." Anko ordered.
"Yes, Anko sensei." The three genin said before leaving.
"I'll be waiting." Dragon said as he used the shunshin to leave.
"Anko, be careful. Jiraiya has informed me that there hasn't been any movement of the Akatsuki. Don't hesitate to pull back." Tsunade said in a serious tone.
"Right." Anko said as she got to the door, and then left.
Naruto was currently moving through the mountains. His sources had informed him that unlike most other villages, Iwagakure keeps their Jinchuriki out of its walls.
"They should be around here, somewhere." Naruto said.
"Do you think they've already been captured? I learned that the Third Tsuchikage has been using their services." Nagini said.
"I don't see how. Iwa isn't exactly setting the world on fire with their funds. I also doubt they would just give their Jinchuriki away." Naruto said.
As the blond continued walking, he came across a seal through his Rinnegan. "Not bad. This guy must be decent at Fuinjutsu." Naruto said.
"What do you mean?" Nagini asked.
"Instead of building a house, the Jinchuriki is living inside the mountains. Quite genius if you ask me." Naruto said.
"How do you know a Jinchuriki lives here?" Nagini asked.
"Aside from being able to sense the demonic chakra. Most people, except for really advanced seal masters, they leave their chakra residue in their seals. I can easily see that it's red chakra, opposed to blue." Explained the blond.
"I see you haven't forgotten our lessons." Hissed the snake.
"Who could forget. Being choked, bitten, and injected with poison. Usually a person won't forget." Naruto said.
When the blond arrived at the seal, he placed his hand on the rock and with his other hand, he made the half ram seal. "Release." Muttered Naruto as a door appeared.
Before Naruto could enter, a hot fist came racing out. Naruto was able to side step and as expected, the Jinchuriki revealed himself.
"Who are you and how did you know I was there?" Asked the man.
Naruto smirked. "Tell me, what tailed beast do you contain?" Naruto asked.
"What gives you the idea that I have such a thing?" The man asked.
"Let's skip the stupid questions. Why else would an Iwa shinobi live outside the village. I'll tell you why. Old man Onoki is afraid you'll attack." Naruto said.
"Who are you?" Asked the man.
"The name is Hell Kaiser. Now, I've got a proposition for you. I can remove your tailed beast so you can return to your village. How does that sound?" Naruto asked.
"Huh? Yeah right, a person cannot survive having a tailed beast extracted. Are you an idiot?" Asked the man.
"Actually, I can. But first, what is your name? It's only fair since I told you mine." Naruto said.
"The name is Han. How do I know you won't attack my village after you've taken the beast?" Han asked.
"That beast has a name. Also, if I wanted to crush Iwa, I wouldn't be bothering with you. You see, I have reason to believe your village will hand you over to the Akatsuki. If you aren't a Jinchuriki anymore, then you can't be traded off." Naruto explained.
"Her name is Kokuō." Han said.
"Let me help you both. I can free you from her, and I can free her from being used as a weapon by this world." Naruto offered.
As the Iwa ninja thought about it, he sighed. "Alright, but you're sure I will survive?" Asked the man.
"Yes. However, it will be painful and you will die, temporarily. Afterwards, I will revive you." Naruto fine.
"Alright, let's get this over with." Han said. Naruto nodded and extended his arm over Han's back.
"Gakido." Naruto said as he began absorbing the chakra of the five tails. The chakra was then placed into the blade of Mito Uzumaki.
Han dropped down, dead. "Okay, Outer Path - Rinne Rebirth!" Naruto declared as he clapped his hands together.
As blue chakra formed around Han's body, Naruto and Nagini waited patiently for the Iwa ninja to wake up. A few moments passed and to former Jinchuriki's surprise, he woke up.
"I don't understand, how am I still alive?" Han asked.
"Don't worry. You also kept your boil release. Return to your village and inform your kage that you had your tailed beast removed." Naruto said.
"I will. Thank you, Kaiser." Han said as he proceeded towards his village.
"That was easier than expected. Maybe collecting Al l the tailed beast won't be so hard after all." Nagini said.
"No, I could feel Han's emotions and this was something he hated more than anything. Even if he were to die, he wouldn't hold any I'll feelings." Naruto explained as he left the area by teleportation.