The Legend Of Naruto: The Wind Waker Chapter 4: A Grandson's Farewell.
As Naruto got inside his grandfather's house, he noticed that the shield that was hanging on the wall... was gone!
"Hey... where's the shield?" asked a confused as he climbed down the ladder only to find his grandfather, Hiruzen standing there, facing the other way while not looking at his grandson.
"Naruto..." said Hiruzen as Naruto walked up to him.
"Yes... Grandpa?" asked Naruto.
"Is this... is this what you're looking for?" asked Hiruzen as he turned around to face Naruto with the shield in his hands.
"Grandpa..." said Naruto.
Hiruzen then smiled and said:
"Here... take it with you... Naruto." as he gave Naruto the shield.
Just then, tears formed in Hiruzen's eyes... as he began to cry.
"So... I guess it's true then. Konohamaru has been kidnapped now... hasn't he? What kind of terrible monster would want to capture such a poor, sweet, and innocent child like Konohamaru? Oh, Konohamaru..." said Hiruzen as he continued crying
Naruto then hugged his grandfather and said:
"Hey... Grandpa... don't worry. I'll find a way to bring Konohamaru back. But no offense, Grandpa, but even though Konohamaru might be a pain in the neck sometimes... he's actually sweet, caring, kind, and nice to me." said Naruto.
"Naruto... just promise me that you'll bring him home. Please, Naruto. Please bring Konohamaru back to me." said Hiruzen as he continued crying.
"Grandpa... I promise. But... I don't know if I'll come back or not. But... just pray for me, okay? Just pray to the goddesses that Konohamaru and I will come home safely, all right?" asked Naruto as he smiled at Konohamaru.
"Okay. Well... goodbye, Naruto." said Hiruzen as the tears continued to fall from his eyes.
Naruto also had tears in his eyes and said:
"Goodbye... Grandpa." as he gave Hiruzen one last hug and headed out the door with the shield on his back.
He then quickly wiped away the tears as he got to Sakura and her pirates.
"Wow, that's a pretty old decrepit that you got there, Naruto... but... are you sure that you'll be able to use that thing properly? I mean, what if you get splinters and cry like a baby? What will you do then, huh? Well, whatever... if you're ready to go, Naruto, then let's leave right now. Are you ready?" asked Sakura.
"Yes. I am ready." said Naruto as he nodded his head to Sakura and got on her pirate ship.
The townspeople were saying goodbye to Naruto.
"Good luck, Naruto!" cried Mizuki.
"Good luck finding Konohamaru!" cried Iruka.
"Take care of yourself, Naruto!" cried Mizuki's granddaughter, Shizune.
"Goodbye..." said Naruto as he waved goodbye to the townspeople of Outset Island, his home island.
"Wait!" cried Naruto.
"Huh? What is it?" asked Sakura as Naruto looked at his grandfather standing on the porch with a tear-stained face... as he was waving goodbye to his grandson as Naruto sadly waved back at him.
"Ugh... how much longer do you think this is going to take? Do you have an estimate?" asked an impatient Sakura.
"What? What are you talking about, Sakura?" asked Naruto as he looked at Sakura.
Sakura then smirked at him and said:
"Are you sure you want to quit right now? I mean, seriously, Naruto. Think about it." she then put her hands behind her head. "Well, anyway, I have a horrible feeling that you're going to get all weepy-eyed and depressed over me saying that you miss your family and you want to go back to your island. Look, there's still time, kid, but are you sure we shouldn't just turn around and take you back to your little island by staying with your grandfather while we as in my pirates and I, rescue your little brother instead? I mean, seriously, Naruto. Think about it." said Sakura as Naruto looked back at Outset.