The Legend Of Naruto: The Wind Waker Chapter 6: The King Of Red Lions.
(Note: Hi guys, I know it's been a while since I haven't uploaded the next chapter to The Legend Of Naruto: The Wind Waker. I hope you can forgive me for my tardiness in the chapter. Anyways, please enjoy the chapter.)
As Naruto was unconscious, he feared that he'd already broken his promises to both his grandfather Hiruzen, to rescue his little brother Konohamaru, while he also promised Itachi that he'd rescue his little brother, Sasuke.
"Grandpa... Itachi... Sakura... I'm... sorry... forgive me..." said Naruto to himself.
"Naruto... Naruto... wake up." said a voice.
"Sakura? Itachi?" asked a confused Naruto to himself as he thought that the voice was coming from either Sakura or Itachi.
"Hey! Pull yourself, Naruto!" cried the voice again.
"Wait a minute... this isn't Sakura." said a confused Naruto to himself.
"Naruto! Wake up!" cried the voice.
"And it isn't Itachi either. No... this voice... who... whose is it? Who... who in the world... is calling me... and... how does he even know my name?" asked Naruto to himself as he realized that the voice was neither Itachi or Sakura... in fact... it was an older man's voice... that woke him up.
"Sakura? Itachi? Konohamaru? Hey... where is everybody? Jeez, where am I?" asked a confused Naruto to himself.
"Have you come to your senses yet?" asked the voice.
"Who said that? Who's there?" asked a startled Naruto.
"You, my friend, are suprisingly dull-witted, and you're a stupid idiot." said the voice as it turned out to be a talking boat as the boat turned its head around.
"Ah! A talking boat!" cried Naruto as he fell back in shock and suprise.
"Oh! I'm sorry, did I startle you? Well, I guess to me, that's natural whenever I meet someone new... like you... Naruto." said the boat.
"Okay then... three things. #1: Who are you? #2: How do even know my name? And #3: I'm not that much of a stupid person who's an idiot, you know!" cried an angry Naruto.
"Well, to answer your second question, Naruto, I've known your father, Minato Namikaze Uzumaki, who was also the Fourth Hokage from Konoha long ago before you were ever born, kid. Also, you're the son of the Fourth Hokage, am I not correct?" asked the boat as Naruto was shocked.
"Wait a second... I don't remember my father telling me that he met a boat like you!" cried Naruto who was shocked.
"Now, to answer your second question, Naruto, I am the only boat that speaks the words of men as much as wide as our world is. I am... The King Of Red Lions!" cried the boat who was now called the King Of Red Lions.
"Yes, Naruto... I have been watching you ever since you first came to the Forsaken Fortress to rescue your little brother, Konohamaru. But do not fear, my child, I am not your enemy. But I understand about how you're desperate to save your brother. Ah, but surely, you've seen... him... haven't you, Naruto? He's the shadow that commands that monstrous bird... the man who has a right-hand-man named Kabuto Yakushi... the man who has Sasuke Uchiha, the younger brother of Itachi, one of the Rito Postmen of Dragon Roost Island, and the son of Fugaku Uchiha... and this man has Sasuke captive... his name is... Orochimaru." said the King Of Red Lions as Naruto's eyes widened in shock as he remembered what Itachi told him about Orochimaru.
Flashback...
"There's this man called Orochimaru that resides on the top of Forsaken Fortress. Sasuke's been missing for four years straight." said Itachi.
"So... it's already been four years since the last time that you saw Sasuke... ever since he was kidnapped... by this Orochimaru guy?" asked Naruto.
"Yes. But that's not all, Naruto. Here's a picture of Orochimaru." said Itachi as he gave a picture of Orochimaru to Naruto.
Naruto then shuddered and said:
"This Orochimaru guy looks like bad news."
"But also... I've heard that when Sasuke was eight, Orochimaru implanted something called "The Curse Mark" on his neck. Sasuke wrote me a letter the day after he was kidnapped and was given the Curse Mark by Orochimaru. But be careful, Naruto: Sasuke may be under Orochimaru's spell, so try to be careful when you're around him, okay?"
"I will. Don't worry, Itachi. I'll find a way to bring your little brother, Sasuke back. I will." as he took the pictures of Orochimaru and Sasuke from Itachi's left hand.
"Thank you... Naruto." said Itachi with a smile.
"You're welcome... Itachi." said Naruto with a smile as Itachi hugged him in a friendly way.
End of flashback...
Suddenly, the image of Orochimaru appeared in Naruto's mind as the King Of Red Lions said:
"He... is the person who obtained thsi so-called "power" from the gods of Hyrule. Orochimaru also attempted to try and cover this beautiful land of Hyrule into darkness. But however, he had been ultimately sealed away. This man, Naruto, is also the same Orochimaru from long ago who tried to take over the world by trying to kill the Hero Of Time. The dark realm of the ancient legends speak of him... but sadly, I don't know why the seal of the gods themselves has been undone. But now that Orochimaru has returned, he's planning to get his revenge on the Heor Of Time's ancestor by trying to take over the world with his "evil magic". Naruto, you do wish to save Konohamaru from this man, no?" asked the King Of Red Lions.
"Yes, I do." said Naruto.
"And you'll do whatever it takes to save Konohamaru by killing Orochimaru once and for all?" asked the King Of Red Lions.
"Yes... if it means saving Konohamaru... then I'll do whatever it takes... to stop Orochimaru once and for all!" cried a determined Naruto.
"I see. Well, in that case, Naruto, then I'll become your new sidekick from now on... together can we kill Orochimaru and stop this evil magic of his!" cried the King Of Red Lions.
"Well, King Of Red Lions? Let's go then!" cried Naruto.
"I'm sorry, Naruto. We can't." said the King Of Red Lions.
"Huh? Why not? I thought we were going to kill Orochimaru. That's what we have to do, right?" asked a confused Naruto.
"We do, but..." said the King Of Red Lions.
"But?" asked Naruto.
The King Of Red Lions then turned his face away from Naruto, and said:
"Oh dear. It seems I'm getting ahead of myself. Although I am a boat that possesses the power of speech... I am without a sail. And without a sail, I cannot travel the seas. Since I've brought you this far to the east of the Forsaken Fortress, somewhere on this island called Winfall Island, Naruto, is a sail. But if you can come back in a few minutes with a sail, then I will be happy to assist you, my friend. Why, without a sail, then I wouldn't be of assistance to you, Naruto." said the King Of Red Lions.
"Well... okay... I'll do it... just give me ten minutes to find you a sail, and I'll meet you back here with one. Sound like a plan, King Of Red Lions?" asked Naruto.
"Deal!" cried the King Of Red Lions.
"I'll be back in ten minutes!" cried Naruto.
"Be careful, Naruto!" cried the King Of Red Lions.
"I will!" cried Naruto as he ran off to go find a sail on the island which was now called, "Windfall Island".
Finally, Naruto got to a shop that had a sail for a boat just like the King Of Red Lions.
"Um, excuse me, but do you sell a sail?" asked Naruto.
"Oh! A customer! Welcome to Ebisu's Gift Shop! For you see... I come from a far away place that's really cold and the winters are always harsh there. I wish to open up a shop here on this island, and you're my first customer! So, what can I get for you today?" asked Ebisu.
"Uh, yeah, I'm looking for a sail. Do you sell any?" asked Naruto.
"Yes, I do. But you have to pay for it first. How does... 80 rupees sound, hmm?" asked Ebisu.
"I'll take it!" cried Naruto.
"Great! It's yours now!" cried Ebisu.
"Wow! Thanks!" cried Naruto as Ebisu gave him the sail.
"Well, come again soon!" cried Ebisu.
"Bye!" cried Naruto as he decided to take a tour around Windfall.
Just then, he saw a building which had a door.
"Hello, what's this?' asked Naruto to himself as he went inside the room only to find a prison cell.
"Hmmm... I wonder what this switch does?" asked Naruto as he stepped on a switch.
Just then, a man with a green jumpsuit and a Jonin jacket appeared.
"Oh! Were you the one that saved me?" asked the man.
"Uh, yeah, I was." said Naruto.
"Oh! Thank you! Thank you so much! I grovel at feet!" cried the man as he was kissing Naruto's feet.
"Stop it! Who are you anyway?" asked an angry Naruto.
"I am the one call, "Might Guy! The Noble Blue Beast!" Together, you and I would make a great team! We could save the world together, and then you'd say, "Oh Guy! Thanks for your help! How could I ever thank you?" Oh, but first... may I know the name of my rescuer?" asked the man who was now called Guy.
"Uh, I'm Naruto Uzumaki." said Naruto, who was confused.
"Well then, Naruto, as thanks for rescuing me, here is a heartfelt gift for you, my nw companion! Ninja Art: Item Appear Jutsu!" cried Guy as he gave Naruto a Might Guy Turner.
"A Gameboy? What the heck is this all about?" asked a confused Naruto.
"Well Naruto, with this Might Guy Turner, I can help you if ever you get stuck on a dungeon, or maybe I can give you a quick hint! But, there is one more thing that I ask of you." said Guy.
"What is it?" asked Naruto in an annoyed tone.
"You have to let me, Might Guy, go on your quest with you as a sidekick!" cried Guy.
"Uh, I already have a sidekick. I don't need a guy in tights." said Naruto.
"You dare make fun of The Noble Blue Beast? Why, this is no ordinary Jonin vest in which you're seeing, Naruto. This is a flak jacket, in which we, the Jonin wear! So how dare you insult The Noble Blue Beast?" asked an angry Guy.
"Whoa, whoa! Calm down, dude! I was just joking! Gosh! You don't have to get all defensive about it! Besides, even if you claim that you're not wearing tights or not, then your eyebrows are bushy! In fact, I should call you, "Bushy Brow Sensei!" You have bushy brows! You have bushy brows! Na na na na na na! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!" cried Naruto as he began teasing Guy.
"Do not insult The Noble Blue Beast! Well, whatever, kid. Anyways, I forgot. There's one more thing that I have to give you, Naruto." said Guy.
"And what that be, Bushy Brow Sensei?" asked Naruto in an annoyed tone.
"Here! Take this map! It's a map to my island! It's called, "Might Guy Island!" Remember, if ever you need help with finding charts, you know who to call! See you later, Naruto! May we meet again!" cried Guy as he left the room.
"Man... that guy was so annoying! I just hope Sasuke's not as annoying as him!" said Naruto to himself as he went back to the King Of Red Lions.
Five minutes later...
Finally, Naruto had reached the King Of Red Lions.
"Ah, I see you have found a sail, Naruto! Very well! I shall teach you the art of sailing a boat! Let us begin! Remember, if you need to climb on me, just hop in! Now, if you want to hoist the sail, just open the sail itself and it will catch the wind, which will push the boat itself forward. But, if you want to move quicker, then you should let the wind blow directly in the sail. Just try it when you adjust it's speed. Now, did you understand everything I just told you, Naruto?" asked the King Of Red Lions.
"Yes." said Naruto as he nodded his head.
"Very well, then. Oh, and one more thing, Naruto. If ever you get lost at sea, just open up your Sea Chart and the chart itself will tell you which direction you're going. I have already marked the place where we'll be heading on your Sea Chart, as we speak. Now! It's off to the east we go! Let's go, Naruto!" cried The King Of Red Lions.
"Right!" cried Naruto as he climbed onto the King Of Red Lions.
Meanwhile, with Sakura and her pirates...
Sakura was sleeping in her cabin. Just then, as the sun was shining through her window, she woke up.
She then got out of bed, put her red dress on (because she was wearing pink pajamas), and went outside to greet her pirates on the deck.
"Good morning, Miss Sakura!" cried all the pirates in unison.
"Good morning." said Sakura.
"Hey, Miss Sakura, aren't we going to go and find some treasure?" asked Kankuro.
"No, Kankuro. Men, I've decided. We're going to find Naruto." said a determined Sakura.
"But, Miss Sakura. That Naruto kid's dead. Why not we forget about him and then we could go and find some treasure?" asked Kakashi.
"Yeah. Kakashi's right. We should just forget about Naruto and-" said Kiba as Sakura interrupted him by saying:
"No, Kiba! We are going to find Naruto, and that's that!"
"Naruto... I have faith in him. Even though I was a little hard on him... I really cared about him... and I liked him too." said Sakura as she began to clutch her Triforce Of Wisdom Pendant that her mother, Tsunade gave her on her 5th birthday seven years ago. She then began to have tears in her eyes.
"Miss Sakura..." said Yamato to himself.
She then fell on the ground, put her hands on her eyes while covering her face, and began to cry about Naruto.
"Alright. We'll do it." said Kakashi.
"Huh?" asked Sakura as she looked at Kakashi.
"If Naruto's really that important, then we'll do whatever it takes... to help you find him... Miss Sakura." said Kakashi.
"Thank you... Kakashi... no... thank you... all of you." said Sakura.
"Well? What are we waiting for? Let's go and find Naruto!" cried Kiba.
"Kiba, who died and made you boss?" asked Shino.
"Yeah! Everyone, get back to work!" cried a bossy Sakura.
"Yes, Miss Sakura!" cried the pirates.
"Naruto... wherever you are... I'll find you." said Sakura to herself as she remembered Naruto's smile.