Naruto: I'm Nine-Tails and My Host is Kushina

The Land of Lightning, Hidden Cloud Village

After years of expansion, Hidden Cloud Village had grown into one of the most formidable powers in the shinobi world.

At this point, it was likely second only to Konoha in terms of military strength and influence.

Surrounded by towering peaks and perilous terrain, the village was a natural fortress.

The Third Raikage stood atop one such peak, arms crossed, deep in thought.

A lot had changed in the ninja world over the past few years.

For instance, the Land of Fire had seen two different Hokages in quick succession.

Uzumaki Kushina, the "Crimson Tempest," had ascended to the position of Fourth Hokage.

Her name had become legendary during the Fourth Great Ninja War, so her promotion wasn't exactly surprising—but the speed at which it happened certainly was.

And just as quickly as she had risen to power, she stepped down.

In less than a year, the fiery kunoichi had resigned, leaving many baffled.