The Legend Of Naruto: The Wind Waker Chapter 7: Dragon Roost Island.
(Note: Hinata will not be appearing until later on in the story. I don't want to spoil anything because it might be a spoiler for those of you who have either not read this story, or have not played the game. Anyways, please enjoy the chapter! Oh, and the story about the death of Neji's father, Hizashi, I know that that didn't actually happen. I just made it up.)
Meanwhile, with Orochimaru, Kabuto, and Sasuke...
Back at the Forsaken Fortress, Orochimaru, Kabuto, and Sasuke were in Orochimaru's lair that was at the tower of the Forsaken Fortress.
"Kabuto." said Orochimaru.
"Yes? What is it, Lord Orochimaru?" asked Kabuto as he sat right next to his master while Orochimaru was on his chair.
"Kabuto, I want you to bring the Sound Ninja 5 here." said Orochimaru.
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru. I'm on it." said Kabuto as he went inside the Sound Ninja 5's room.
"Sound Ninja 5: Jirobo! Kidomaru! Kimmimaro! Sakon! Tayuya!" cried Kabuto.
"Yes, Kabuto?" they all asked in unison.
"Lord Orochimaru wants to see you... all of you." said Kabuto.
"Okay." said Tayuya.
After the Sound Ninja Five got into Orochimaru's throne room, they saw Orochimaru... waiting for them. The Sound Ninja Five then all bowed down to Orochimaru.
"What is it you ask of us, Lord Orochimaru?" asked Kimmimaro.
"Everyone, I want you all to kill that Naruto brat. But however, you will all be separated and each of you will be in five separate dungeons." said Orochimaru.
"So who's going to be in which dungeon?" asked Tayuya.
"Here. I have the list." said Orochimaru as he gave Tayuya and everyone else the list on who would be fighting Naruto in which dungeon.
The list read:
Kidomaru will be in Dragon Roost Cavern and will summon his pet, Gohma to kill Naruto.
Sakon & Ukon will be in the Forbidden Woods and will summon their pet, Kalle Demos to kill Naruto.
Kimmimaro will be in The Tower Of The Gods and will summon his pet, Godan to kill Naruto.
Jirobo will be in the Earth Temple to where he summoned his pet, Jalhalla to kill the sage, Ino Yamanaka about a year ago, while using Jalhalla to also kill Naruto.
And Tayuya will be in the Wind Temple to where she used her pet, Molgera to kill the sage, Gaara about a year ago, while using Molgera to also kill Naruto.
"But wait. Lord Orochimaru, I thought we, the Sound Ninja Five were also going to kill Naruto ourselves?" asked a shocked Kidomaru.
"Don't worry. If Naruto defeats everyone's summoned pets, then you'll be able to kill him later on in his journey. Now, does everyone understand what I just told them?" asked Orochimaru.
The Sound Ninja 5 all nodded.
"Do you now understand what you all have to do?" asked Orochimaru.
The Sound Ninja 5 all nodded their heads again.
"Okay... once you've all killed Naruto, bring his dead body back here. Now... go!" cried Orochimaru.
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru!" cried The Sound Ninja 5 as they all disappeared to their assigned dungeons to kill Naruto with their summoned pets.
"Lord Orochimaru. Where does that leave me? When do I get to kill Naruto, huh?" asked Sasuke.
Orochimaru then chuckled, looked at Sasuke, and said:
"Not just yet, Sasuke. Not just yet." as he did an evil smile.
Meanwhile, with Naruto...
Finally, after Naruto and the King Of Red Lions left Windfall Island, they had just arrived at Dragon Roost Island.
"Naruto! Look! That island with the horizon! Do you not see that?" asked the King Of Red Lions as he and Naruto arrived at Dragon Roost Island. Naruto then got off of the King Of Red Lions.
"Yes, Naruto. This... is Dragon Roost Island. Home of the Akatsuki Rito Postmen, the bird people, and the dragon, Valoo, who resides at the top of this island. Naruto, here you will meet Valoo, and you will ask for a pearl called, "Din's Pearl." Oh, and while you're at it, Naruto, you should ask the inhabitants of this island of how you can see the dragon, Valoo." said the King Of Red Lions.
"Well, I guess I better go find this "Din's Pearl" thing. See you later, King Of Red Lions." said Naruto as he was about to leave, but the King Of Red Lions said:
"Oh! I almost forgot! Hold on, Naruto! Just wait for a few more minutes!"
"What is it, King Of Red Lions?" asked Narut as he sighed in an annoyed tone.
"Here! Take this baton! It's called, "The Wind Waker!" cried the King Of Lions as he gave Naruto The Wind Waker.
"Wow! Sweet! You're giving this to me?" asked a shocked Naruto.
"Yes. Take it. It's yours now. But first, in order for you to use The Wind Waker, I'm going to teach you on how to use it. In the olden days, people used this Wind Waker to play in prayer as they prayed to the gods in the heavens. But, however, I don't think it still works, though. Go on, Naruto. Try it." said the King Of Red Lions as Naruto started playing some music with The Wind Waker.
"That's it, Naruto! Well, I guess you know how to use it then! I just hope that it's of use to you on your journey. I think you would do very well as you're learing how to play The Wind Waker, Naruto." said The King Of Red Lions.
"Well, okay, then. Thanks for giving this to me, King Of Red Lions!" cried a happy Naruto.
"You're welcome, Naruto." said The King Of Red Lions.
"I'll be back in a little bit. Bye!" cried Naruto as he left The King Of Red Lions alone.
"Good luck... Naruto..." said The King Of Red Lions to himself.
While Naruto was trying to find an Akatsuki Rito Postman, he ended up bumping into Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke's older brother, the one who asked Naruto if he could save his little brother, Sasuke, for him to which Naruto promised Itachi that he'd bring Sasuke back to him... until he got kicked out by Orochimaru out of The Forsaken Fortress where both Itachi's brother, Sasuke, and Naruto's little brother, Konohamaru were borg being held captive by Orochimaru.
(Note: No they do not have beaks, just wings, people!)
"Itachi? What are you doing here?" asked Naruto.
"Oh! Naruto? Naruto, is that you?" asked Itachi.
"Yeah! You better believe it!" cried Naruto with a grin.
"Naruto! It is you! Oh, I'm so glad to see you're okay! I must say, young Naruto, you have traveled afar for someone who doesn't have any wings. Well, what about Konohamaru? Have you saved him?" asked Itachi.
"Sadly, no. I tried. But, I got kicked out by Orochimaru." said Naruto as he looked away from Itachi.
"Speaking of Orochimaru, have you found Sasuke?" asked Itachi.
"Well... I found him... but I also found out that since Orochimaru controls the Helmaroc King, Sasuke rides on top of it, so I couldn't save him. Hey! But don't worry, Itachi! I still haven't broken my promise! No matter what, I'm gonna bring both Konohamaru and Sasuke back home where they belong! Believe it!" cried a determined Naruto.
"Hmm, so you say, eh? Very well then, I shall tell the king about your arrival. See you inside, Naruto!" cried Itachi as he flew inside the Dragon Roost Island Throne Room.
Inside the Dragon Roost Island Throne Room...
Naruto saw Itachi standing with a long, brown-haired man who was standing with Hidan, and Kakuzu while Konan was flying.
"I see. So you haven't figured out the cause of the great Valoo's anger, huh?" asked the man.
"Nope. I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but we've done all we can, so far." said Konan.
"Hmph. Very well, Konan. You are dismissed." said the man.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." said Konan as she flew away.
"Ah, you must be Naruto Uzumaki. Itachi, here, told me all about you, and about how you were going to save his little brother, Sasuke, and the great Valoo himself. But anyways, I'm getting off topic. You see, Naruto... the great dragon, Valoo hasn't been feeling so well lately." said the man.
"Uh, yeah. But, who are you?" asked Naruto.
"Oh! I'm sorry! It seems I have gotten carried away with my story and didn't properly introduce myself! I am Hiyashi Hyuga, King Of Dragon Roost Island." said the man who was now called Hiyashi.
"Right. But, Hiyashi, when you said that Valoo wasn't feeling well, did you mean by not feeling well as in he's sick?" asked a confused Naruto.
"Well, technically, Naruto, no. What I mean as in by he's not feeling well, I mean as in he's been getting very angry and violent lately. Although, we can't figure out why he's been acting this way." said a confused Hiyashi.
"Psst. Your Majesty, what your nephew, Neji?" asked Itachi as he whispered in Hiyashi's left ear.
"Oh! Yes... about my nephew... Neji... you see, Naruto, Neji is at the age of where his wings will be able to grow if he receives this "scale" that we Ritos here have on Dragon Roost Island. But however, since Valoo's been becoming really violent and angry, Neji hasn't been able to come out of his room. But Naruto, I must ask of you: Will you please talk to my nephew, Neji, and try to share some of your courage? Will you, Naruto Uzumaki, be able to meet my nephew, Neji Hyuga?" asked Hiyashi.
"Yes." said Naruto as he nodded his head.
"Good! Thank you, Naruto! And believe me, Naruto, we will try our very best to help solve your problem and Itachi's as well. Here. Take this Delivery Bag, Naruto. It could be of use to you. Who knows? It sure might come in handy!" cried Hiyashi as he gave Naruto the Delivery Bag.
"Oh, Naruto, one more thing. Before you go and meet my nephew, Neji, there's a girl named Tenten. I wrote a letter addressed to Neji, but Tenten is holding it for him because she didn't want to give it to him until you showed up, Naruto. Well, Naruto, good luck in trying to save Valoo and our beautiful island of Dragon Roost. See you later!" cried Hiyashi as he flew away.
Naruto then went to go and meet Tenten to which he finally found her in a room.
"Um, excuse me Miss, are you Tenten?" asked Naruto as Tenten turned around to face him.
"Oh! You must be Naruto Uzumaki, the boy with the orange jumpsuit, blue eyes, and yellowish blonde hair, right?" asked Tenten.
"Uh, yeah, I am." said Naruto.
"Pleased to meet you, Naruto. I'm Tenten." said Tenten with a smile.
"Uh, yeah, I think I already knew that. King Hiyashi, also known as the King Of Dragon Roost Island told me who you were. He also said that he wrote a letter addressed to his nephew, Neji, but he said that you weren't going to give it to him until I showed up. Is that correct?" asked Naruto.
"Yes! Well, since he might have already told you about the great Valoo's anger, I have a sort of a connection with him as well. For you see, my dream is to become a great attendant to Valoo, but I'm actually studying to be one. Oh! What am I thinking? Here, Naruto! Take this letter. It's from the king. He also wants you to give it to Neji. Hey, but, um, listen Naruto, can you... after you're done with meeting Neji, can you please meet me at the entrance to Dragon Roost Cavern later on? I have a small favor to ask of you." said Tenten.
"Oh! Sure Tenten! No problem!" cried Naruto with a grin.
"Great! Oh, and if you want to know where Neji's room is, it's way in the back on the first floor. All you have to do is to go down a couple of steps and you'll find his room there. But, Naruto, when you meet Neji, please don't be offended by his manner. I promise you, Naruto, Neji does not have any bad intentions. Well, after you meet me at the entrance of Dragon Roost Cavern later on, I'll explain everything there. Well, see you later, Naruto! Bye!" cried Tenten with a giggle as she left the room where she first met Naruto.
Meanwhile, with Neji...
Naruto finally found Neji's room and walked right in while he was laying down on his bed.
"Um, excuse me, are you... Neji Hyuga?" asked Naruto as Neji looked at him.
"Oh, who are you? What are you doing in my room? Why are you here?" asked Neji.
"Well, F.Y.I., I've come to bring a letter for you. It's from your uncle, Hiyashi." said Naruto.
"Uncle... Hiyashi?" asked Neji.
"Yes. Here. Take it." said Naruto as he gave Neji Hiyashi's letter.
"Tch. Oh sure! He actually believes that you can try to calm the great Valoo down? Uh-uh! I don't think so, kid! Listen, if you think that I'm going to go and see Valoo, then you must be out of your mind!" cried an angry Neji.
"I'm out of my mind? You're the one who's not believing in yourself! In fact, I think you're too scared that "the great Valoo" might hurt you because of his violent temper!" cried an angry Naruto as he grabbed Neji by his collar.
"Kid, if you don't put me down right now, and if you say one more word about me going to try and visit Valoo, then I'll be forced to do my Byakugan on you!" cried Neji who was now angry himself.
"Heh! I'd like to see you try!" cried Naruto in a teasing way.
"Well whatever! I don't believe that a runt like you can try to get past Dragon Roost Cavern by trying to calm Valoo down!" cried Neji.
"Alright! I'll give you a deal: If I can try to go inside Dragon Roost Cavern by seeing what is wrong with Valoo, then I'll prove to you that I was finally able to calm Valoo down!" cried Naruto.
"Is that a bet or what, kid?" asked Neji.
"You bet it is!" cried Naruto.
"Alright, then if you win the bet, I'll give you Din's Pearl. But if I win, then I'll prove that I was right all along and you were wrong!" cried Neji.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, wait. Did you say, "Din's Pearl"?" asked Naruto.
"Yes. Why? What's wrong?" asked Neji.
"I was about to ask you if you could give me Din's Pearl." said Naruto.
"Hey, what about our bet?" asked Neji.
"Oh. Right. That. Well, alright. If I can try to go inside Dragon Roost Cavern while trying to figure out what's wrong with Valoo, then will you give me Din's Pearl?" asked Naruto.
"Yes. Oh, and one more thing, kid." said Neji.
"What is it?" asked Naruto in an annoyed tone.
"Please put me down." said Neji as Naruto put him down on his bed.
"Remember our bet, kid." said Neji.
"Yeah, yeah. See you later... wimp." said Naruto.
"Hey!" cried an angry Neji as Naruto left his room.
(Note: From now on, if Naruto is about to enter a dungeon, I'll have that as a separate chapter. Will Naruto win his bet against Neji? Will Naruto prove that Neji was wrong and he was right? These questions will be answered in Chapter 8 of The Legend Of Naruto: The Wind Waker. Stay tuned!)