Naruto blinked and rubbed his head a bit. Undoing too many clones at once felt weird. It didn't hurt him but it always felt odd having so many memories rush through your mind at once. He stood in front of Katsumi and waited.

"You have a knack for seals. Only a few clones made mistakes. For now, I want you to take this." she held up a piece of paper. "This is chakra paper. To be honest I never thought id ever use this again. Channel your chakra through it like so."

She pulled out a spare one and it soaked with water before his eyes. "This will reveal what your chakra nature is. It will be where we start our training in ninjutsu. If it is cut in half you have a wind nature. If it soaks like mine did then you have a water. if it starts to burn fire if it crumbles earth and if it wrinkles you have a lightning nature."

Naruto channeled his chakra through the paper and it split in half one piece soaking.

"Oh, this is a surprise you have two affinities. Wind and water. We will start with those then. After you have mastered the jutsu I've taught you for those we will move on to other Jutsu. Your chakra reserves are large enough for you to learn other types of jutsu anyways. Starting with wind and water will just make it easier to get a handle on elemental jutsu." she said rubbing her chin.

"Now tell me do you have any experience with elemental jutsu?"

"Hmmm not really."

"I see then let's start with the basics." she opened her palm and a strand of chakra coiled around her body. " first is shape manipulation. Once you can give your chakra a shape then we will begin the next phase."

"A shape? Hey wait I can do something like that already watch." he made a Rasengan and Katsumi blinked.

"What on earth is this?" Katsumi asked as she looked at the technique. "This goes beyond simple shape manipulation."

"Its called the Rasengan. My dad made the technique."

"Well then since you have shape manipulation down let's get started on training your water nature. I may not be the best to teach you about wind so it's best to start with water. Follow me."

She led him to hot springs and she knelt in front of the water.

"where are going to begin by getting you used to hold water. Like so." She held her arm over the water and it rose up and encased her arm before coming to her hand and spreading out to make a whip. "Water is very flexible and versatile. I want you to put your hand over the water and reach out to the water with your chakra and pull it back. Then I want you to mold it into a square."

"...alright guess ill give it a try." He held his arm over the water and let his chakra leak down out of his palm and touch the water. He made it stick to the surface but only a small amount cum up to his hand.

"You need to push your chakra through the water more. Think of your chakra like a spoon and the water as jello. If you poke the surface you will only cause some disturbance. But if you push the spoon into the jelly you'll get more out of it."

"A spoon?"

"...its how my mother explained it to me when I was a child." She said with a sigh. "Just try again."

The blonde shinobi nodded and rolled up his sleeve and held his hand out once more this time he didn't hold back and he forced his chakra deep into the water and started to pull it up towards him soon his entire forearm was encased in hot spring water.

"Good now collect the water into your hand and mold it into a square." Katsumi watched Naruto and held up a block of water in her hand. "Should be easy for you."

He closed his eyes and envisioned his chakra forming a large square in his hand. The water began to collect in his hand and slowly it began if take the shape of a square. After another minute he was finally able to make a square with water.

"Yes, you got it now boy. You picked that up faster than expected. Now I want you to make 30 clones and have them do the exact same thing repeatedly for the next hour." She smirked standing up. "In the meantime let's take a look at your taijutsu."

Naruto stood up and was about to say something about her age when he realized she nearly killed him when they met.

"Alright let's go granny." He jumped back making his clones who went to work making water cubes.

Katsumi smirk never left her face as she uncrowded her arms. Without warning or signal, she launched herself at naruto and landed a painful roundhouse kick to the back of his head. He winced and turned around trying to land a punch on her only for her to kick his hand away and punch him in the gut knocking the wind out of him. He gasped and collapsed to his knees.

"My word who taught you this dribble." She scolded " if I had a kunai that would have killed you."

Naruto looked up at her and quickly rolled out of the way as she first landed on the ground where his face used to be.

"I didn't say we were done, boy." The small old vet jumps up and kicked off a tree punching him in the face. Naruto grunted and grabbed her arm and tried to throw her to the ground only to receive three more swift powerful kicks to the neck and face.

"Three more killing blows and you left yourself open again." She scolded as she performed a sweeping kick knocking naruto to the ground. She held a kunai to his neck and sighed. Removing her kunai and sheathing it." I've seen enough. We have our work cut out in taijutsu it appears. Who even fought you how to fight?"

Naruto groaned and sat up " I learned at the academy."

"That's all? No one else bothered to teach you how to fight?" she handed him a water bottle.

"...no. I always got by with shadow clones to compensate for my training."

"That foolish. It is no replacement for proper style and discipline. During this fight, you were constantly reacting to me. I was always in control."

"...No one would teach me anything. It's not like I chose to ignore taijutsu."

"Perhaps I can help in this case." The elder walked into the Hotsprings and nodded to Naruto. "Naruto. My offer still stands. Would you like to train under me?"

Naruto stood up and thought about it for a moment when he saw

Goutetsu ghost nod to him from behind a tree. Naruto shivered and looked up at the elder. "If it's not too much trouble for you. I'd be happy to train under you."

"No trouble at all Naruto. Your family after all."

Katsumi nodded. She wouldn't admit it out loud but the elder was better at fighting then her she specialized in seals and ninjutsu. In her prime, she would set traps and attack from all ranges. She was easily an S class shinobi in her prime. But even so. Hayato easily outclassed her in a show if taijutsu. The man was downright unbeatable in a fair fight.

"Ill supervise your clones. I'll have them focus on getting used to controlling water. Good luck Naruto. You will need it."

The blonde boy nodded and followed the elder. How hard could training under him be?

*ten minutes later.*

"ARGHHHH!"

"Come now boy it's not that bad." the elder smirked as Naruto stood on a wooden post on one foot. He was holding onto a stone statue above his head.

"This isn't training this is torture, you old man!"

"Hahaha trust me you'll thank me later."

"H-how much does this thing even weigh?" He asked as his arms shook and his face flushed red.

"Hmm, that is a good question." The elder grinned as Naruto nearly fell. "Haha, still you're doing well."

Naruto grit his death as sweat dripped down his face.

"Don't think I am being cruel naruto...we are building your foundation. Your body needs to be trained before we can move forward." The elder stroked his beard and punched the air and Naruto felt a strong gust of wind nearly push him off the post. "*building your strength is key. If your body isn't ready you may very well be seriously injured during the real training. Understand."

"...yeah I get it. Still sucks though."

"If it were easy everyone would accomplish it."

Naruto sighed and stopped complaining as he held the heavy statue doing his best to ignore the burning sensation in his arms and legs. This is what he wanted needed to get stronger quickly. He needed to learn as much as possible before the pervy sage came back. Once he got back he had no idea what would happen. Would they try and seal his memories again? Would they try and take him back to the village? He had no idea what was going to happen. But he wanted to be ready for it. He closed his eyes and took deep breaths and lifted the statue a little higher. And held it there for about half an hour before the elder let him drop it. He stepped off the post and rubbed his arms. He looked up at the elder and smirked.

"Whats next?"

Meanwhile

Katsumi was testing naruto control with water. She was having him mold the water into different shapes and sizes. So far the clones were performing well. She wasn't surprised by this. Water was flexible and easy to get a handle on for beginners. Truthfully once you've mastered shape manipulation the limits of water style where your imagination. Some jutsu didn't even require a hand seal to use if you had a high enough mastery.

Naruto was hard at work through a few clones would complain occasionally they worked diligently. She smiled and walked onto the surface of the spring.

"Alright, that enough. Now I want you all to lay attention. I'm going to teach you how to use the water dragon jutsu."

*meanwhile.*

"Absolutely not!"

Tsunade sighed and rubbed her forehead. Sitting in front of her desk was the head of the Hyuga clan. "I can't allow them to take on such a dangerous mission at their current rank."

"One you do not have a say."

"As the clan head, I can deny a shinobi from my clan taking a mission If I feel they cannot handle it." He said sternly "they as both still genin. They are nowhere near the level required for an S class mission."

Tsunade rubbed the bridge of her nose. She really wished she didn't write her response drunk. She shouldn't have said that Hinata and Neji would go until she knew for sure. Urgh! Dammit, Shizune was never going to let her forget this.

"Look Hiashi. This mission will require their skills. I believe that they are capable of this mission."

"You haven't revealed the contents of the mission. I cannot simply allow them to go on a long dangerous mission. Hinata is still learning about the clan's techniques and Neji is preparing to take the next chunin exams. If they were to go then their promotion would be delayed till their return." Hiashi said and Tsunade groaned and she motioned for the Anbu to leave. Once they were gone she pulled out a bottle of sake and poured four shots.

"You know I cannot divulge S class mission details to anyone."

"Then they will not go on the mission." Hiashi Hyuga moved to get up before Tsunade held up her hand.

"Unless they are directly involved in it. Hiashi Hyuga I am now officially assigning you an S-class mission." Tsunade said and he sat down wondering what her game was. Tsunade downed a shot. She was going to need to be a little drunk to get through this. "Allow me to give the details. Are you familiar with Naruto Uzumaki?"

"yes, I am. Why?"

"The mission directly involves him. I need two of Naruto's companions to keep an eye on him."

Hiashi raised an eyebrow at this. With Jiraiya there, it shouldn't have been an issue. Surely he could handle a single genin even if that genin was the holder of the Kyubii.

"I still do not see why you need my daughter and nephew to take this mission."

"Naruto and Jiraiya's relationship has grown unstable. Naruto recently learned of his parentage and what my predecessor did to him." Tsunade said downing another shot. "You see Naruto Uzumaki is Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki son. This has obviously shaken naruto but the final straw was what my former mentor did to him. The third had taken Naruto to a foreign country and left him there for a year. When Naruto refused to return he took him by force and sealed his memories. Naruto is in that very same country and he's regained those memories. He feels betrayed by the village and by Jiraiya."

Hiashi stared at her like she grew a second head. That obnoxious and loud mouth boy was Minato's son? Hmm, he supposed there was a resemblance between the two. Hmm, still this also made Naruto's value to the

Village increase. The Hyuga head was silent for a moment closing his eyes to think on the mission before he shook his head.

"I'm sorry but I cannot let them take the mission. Hinata has strong feelings for Naruto I'm worried that she just might leave with him. As for Neji, i wouldn't be surprised if he would help them escape. I'm sorry but i don't think they can separate their personal feelings from this mission." hiashi held his chin thinking for a moment. "I would recommend sending Kakashi instead. He was team sevens captain and Minato's Former student. The boy should open up more to him then Jiraiya."

"One problem naruto is expecting one of his friends. if we send a skilled shinobi like Kakashi that could send the wrong message." Tsunade said and she wracked her brain before she sighed if she couldn't get Neji or Hinata on the mission she could take another look at naruto's known acquaintances. Shikamaru was out as he was taking a more active interest in getting promoted and working with the village itself. ino was an option but she got the feeling the two weren't exactly friends. Kiba was far too reckless to be left this kind of assignment. shino was an option, he was clever enough and was level-headed enough to keep an eye on Naruto. hmm, but she did think he would need some backup. Lee was not an option hed shout out exactly why he was there. hmm, Ten ten perhaps? she was a skilled Kunochi and shed definitely be an asset to shino. they would able to keep an eye on Naruto and even be able to help Jiraiya apprehend him should he try to flee. she supposed the only other person she could send was Iruka and Shizune but both were needed in the village.

shino Aburam and Tenten would have to do. god, she hoped this didn't go terribly.

*Twenty minutes later* ]

"Honestly Tsunade how could you reply to an urgent message like that drunk!" Shizune scolded her mentor her arms crossed. It did not matter if Tsunade was the Hokage, Shizune was going to scold her mentor for making such a stupid decision.

"Hey hey I wasn't on duty at the time give me a break." Tsunade tried to defend herself only for tonton to jump onto the desk and sniff around the pig pointed at a cupboard and Shizune opened it pulling out several bottles of sake.

"I was saving those for later!"

"Too bad I'm cutting you off for a month."

"You can't do that I'm the Hokage."

"That sent an important message drunk!"

"...s-should we come back later?" Tenten asked nervously her head poking into the Hokage office. Tsunade sat up straight and coughed into her hand..

"No please come in you two I have a mission for you."shizune gave tsunade a look letting her know that that they were going to continue this conversation later. shibno and Tenten stood infront of tsunade and she took a deep breath "this mission is ranked S-class. officially you will be joining Naruto and Jiraiya as they travel through a foreign country to gather information on its people and government. unofficially i want you to keep an eye on naruto, the relationship between Naruto and jiraiya has...well lets just say its complicated. Jiraiya will provide you with more details once your in a scure location. kakashi will escort you to the rendezou site and from there you'll travel with jiraiya. this mission is long term so i suggest taking care of any business that needs attending to within the week as you will be returning within three years. you are not allowed to give the details of your mission to anyone do you understand."the two genin shared a look before shino nodded.

"When do we leave?"

"Four days from now. One more thing. You cannot wear your headband when in this foreign country." tsunade said "id recommend stocking up on whatever supplies you need"

"You mentioned keeping an eye on naruto...may i ask why?" shino asked a fly buzzing past his face.

"Jiraiya will give you the details."

"Alright if that's all i'd like to go stock up on gear."

"Wait. here this should cover your expenses." tsunade handed them each a pouch full of coins. " that should help get you buy for the next two months once you in this foreign land your currency will be worthless."

"Understood." tenten said and they both left. As soon as the door closed shizune resumed her lecture tonton sniffing out tsunade's alcohol Stashed in her office.

Tenten sighed "man i didn't expect to get such a important mission so soon."

"We should prepare thoroughly….remember we can't talk about the details."

"I know i know. Urgh i just now lee and guy are going to try and get details from me."

The two genin left the hokage building and made their preparations not telling a soul about their mission. And four days later they were walking out Konohas Gates with Kakashi.

Naruto was thrown across the yard by the elder. He tucked in and rolled before springing back to his feet. He had spent the last five days of training here and going to school. Though for the last few days he had just sent a clone in his place. He and the elder had been sparring for twenty minutes now and Naruto was covered in bruises. The elder, however, wasn't even sweating. Just how fricken strong was this old man! Over the last few days, Naruto had met the other masters of ryozanpaku. Though he hasn't trained with any of them. Most of the time they would watch him and the elder train. He had mostly been testing naruto's limits seeing how strong he really was and taking a look at how he fought. The elder was not impressed. As it was he doubted naruto could actually handle taking his regiment so he asked Akisame and Apachai to help him.

"Alright. I think that's enough Naruto." the elder motion for Apachai to step forward. "Apachai here is going to give you some tips."

"Apa that's right your punches are weak Apachai teach you better way to punch." the large muay tai fighter said and he stood next to Naruto. "You don't put your hip into your punches." Apachai demonstrated a simple jab and Naruto watched how Apachai moved his entire body.

"Okay you try now yes," Apachai said and Naruto tried to copy how Apachai stood to take a basic mauy Tai stane and jabbed

"APA! See your better already. Here Apachai will teach you now watch closely."

Naruto and Apachai ran through some jabs. The elder sitting on the porch and sipping some tea with Akisame. Neither of them batted an eye at the giant dragon made of water as it erupted out of the hot springs before it crashed back down. Naruto's training with Katsumi was actually progressing rapidly. She was already teaching him several water Jutsu, his handle on seals was also much better and what should have taken him a few months to achieve he was able to achieve in a few days. Ahh, the magic of shadow clones. She had taught him more powerful variants of explosive tags and a few seals that would paralyze an opponent for a few minutes.

Besides his daily life at ryozanapku he ended up spending more time at Gakutos home. He often joined them for dinner and slowly he began to fall right back into the Kawakami family laughing, hanging out, occasionally getting into an argument. it was so sure to be back. he truly felt like he found a home. but even soo. he would have to fight to keep it.

Konoha was not going to just let him go. they were going to do everything in their power to keep him under control. Granted they weren't making a move yet. but now he had something that truly made him dangerous. he had time to plan. If the people the Jiraiya brings isn't Neji or Hinata. then that means they purposely lied to him to throw him off guard.

still, he was already preparing his "home" with traps. he only had a month but within that time he was going to turn it into a little house of horrors. he had years of pranking experience and a month to prepare. that place was going to be both a fortress and prison by the time he was through. Katsumi was providing him with seals to set up around the outside that would block even the byakugans incredible eyesight. a few to place behind door making them both as strong as steel and see through from one side. and this was just the start.

he had a plan set up. he was going to show them he wasn't going to be a mindless little weapon. if he had to go back he was going to make it difficult.

after training for the rest of the day Naruto went home and showered before changing into some fresh clothes. t=he was about to get started on dinner when he heard someone ring his doorbell. he opened it and saw a blonde maid with pigtails standing in front of him. a luxurious limousine in the street in front of his home.

"Hello, Naruto Uzumaki. Ageha-sama wishes to invite you to dinner," she said and motioned to the limo.

naruto blinked before he grabbed his phone and locked the door to his home. the maid never stopped smiling and she opened the door for him.

"please right this way sir."

naruto sighed he figured shed probably get him if he didn't pay her a visit soon. he was planning on dropping in tomorrow but he supposed it should be fine...oh geez he hoped she didn't want to hit him for forgetting about her too!

Omake Aheha neechan

"You'll never beat me Naruto!" Hideo declared as he sprinted down the hall of a office building naruto right next to him. The Two of them racoing past workers and one of hideo maids tried and failed to stop them. The two of them turned a corner and both of them were slammed to the floor.

"Honestly you two go play outside people here are trying to work." hideo rubbed his head and looked up at his older sister.

"Ah s-sorry Ageha nee." hideo apologies his face going pale at the sight of her. She by no means ugly but she was definitely terrifying when upset.

Naruto looked up at her and pouted. "Im sorry Ageha-chan." the eldest Kookie looked down at naruto and rubbed his head.

"Its alright naru-kun just go play outside with my lil brother alright." she smiled sweetly and rubbed his head softly.

"Mm come on hideo." naruto stood up and helped hideo to his feet. "I'll see you later ageha-nee." naruto said as he and hideo entered a elevator.

And thats the chapter i hope you all enjoyed it. so i dont have much to say righ now. originally i was goinbg to cut the omake but i felt like it should leave it in. next one will be a bit longer.

so next up on the update list is going to be a shy bunny and a dorky knight.

The gamer reeboot(rwby)

the four year training trip.

the golden sword of fairy tail

Spider Arc

and then back to this story.

anyways i hope you enjoyed and be sure to let me know what you think.

so until next time

~Later Days~

-Wiseotaku.