The Legend Of Naruto: The Wind Waker Chapter 16: Preparations For The Earth Temple!
(Note: Hinata doesn't get captured while Naruto is getting the Triforce Shards and Triforce Charts. So basically, she doesn't get captured until after the Wind Temple and before the Triforce Shards and Triforce Charts. Oops. I gave that part away. Also, I know that they don't show Zelda getting captured in the game. But let's just say that it's a never before seen chapter that wasn't included in the game. Also, if you want to know why I'm going to do that chapter of when Hinata gets kidnapped by Orochimaru, it's because I was inspired by a story called "The Wind Waker: Tetra's Journey", and it's by a Fanfiction author, and who's in my authors list on my profile, Ultimate TH. You should check this girl out. She's awesome. Warning! The following fanfic, "The Legend Of Naruto: The Wind Waker" that you are about to read may contain spoilers for those of you who have not played "The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker." Thank you and please enjoy the chapter! And as always, please R&R!)
At Windfall Island...
When Naruto, Sasuke, and the King Of Red Lions got to Windfall Island, Sasuke asked:
"Hey Naruto. Does this mean that I have to wear this stupid detective Daisuke Uchiha costume here too?"
"Well, in case an Akatsuki postman comes here, then yes, you should wear that costume... for now." replied Naruto as Sasuke groaned.
"Now remember, Naruto and Sasuke, you guys are not doing anything else but to find Suigetsu Hozuki so he can teach you The Song Of Passing. Then, when you're done, meet me back here so we can meet Ino's ghost back at Dragon Roost Island. Understood?" asked the King Of Red Lions as Naruto and Sasuke nodded their heads.
"Well, let's go, Sa- I mean, Daisuke." said Naruto as he almost forgot that Sasuke was disguised as Daisuke again.
Naruto and Sasuke then got off of the boat and began their search for Suigetsu.
Finally, they found Suigetsu dancing by a gravestone.
"Um... excuse me, but... are you... Suigetsu Hozuki?" asked Naruto.
"Oh! Why yes I am! You must be Naruto Uzumaki!" cried Suigetsu.
"Wait... how do you know my name?" asked Naruto.
"Those two kids, Moegi and Udon told me that you were Konohamaru's older brother. Is that true?" asked Suigetsu.
"Why yes it is. That's right. I'm Konohamaru's older brother. So... Konohamaru told them who I was, huh?" asked Naruto.
"Yep! He told me all about you, kid!" cried Suigetsu.
"So anyway, how's Konohamaru doing?" asked Naruto.
"Oh! That reminds me. He wanted me to give this letter to you." said Suigetsu.
"Oh. Okay. I'll read it later. But anyways, I'm not here to talk about my little brother, Konohamaru. We came here because an Akatsuki Postman of Dragon Roost Island that goes by the name of Deidara said that you'd teach me the Song Of Passing." said Naruto.
"Oh? You want to learn the Song Of Passing? Very well. I will teach it to you. But... you have to learn it by playing an instrument." said Suigetsu.
"You mean... this?" asked Naruto as he took out the Wind Waker.
"Whoa! Is that the Wind Waker?" asked Suigetsu who was astonished.
"Wait... how do you know it's the Wind Waker?" asked Naruto.
"Why, my grandfather once told me about the Wind Waker. He said that Jiraiya, The King Of Hyrule used to use the Wind Waker to conduct the sages while they were praying for a new hero to come and defeat Orochimaru. But I heard that the sages died... a long time ago." said Suigetsu.
"Yeah. Deidara from Dragon Roost Island said that his late wife, Ino is one of those sages that were killed. There's two in total that were killed. Ino Yamanaka of the Earth Temple that was killed by a man named Jirobo and his summoned pet, Jalhalla, and Gaara was killed by Tayuya and her summoned pet, Molgera." said Naruto.
"Wait... how do you know all this stuff?" asked Suigetsu.
"I know things." lied Naruto as he winked at Sasuke who was disguised as Daisuke.
"So... you want to learn the Song Of Passing, eh? Well, here's how it goes." said Suigetsu as he moved his hands right, left, and down as Naruto learned to play "The Song Of Passing."
"Yes! Yes! You did it! You learned to play "The Song Of Passing", a song that you can play by changing it from night to day... well... except when it's an Endless Night." said Suigetsu.
"Wait... you mean the time that I went off to find Nayru's Pearl, and the Great Sea had been cursed by Orochimaru?" asked Naruto.
"Yes. Wait... how did you know that?" asked Suigetsu.
"Suigetsu, I've told you before: I know things." said Naruto.
"O... K... well... in that case... I wish you good luck on your journey." said Suigetsu.
"Thank you very much. Come on, Daisuke. Let's go." said Naruto.
"Right." said Sasuke as he and Naruto were about to go back to the King Of Red Lions.
When Naruto and Sasuke got back to the King Of Red Lions, the trio immediately left for Dragon Roost Island to go and meet Ino's ghost.
At Dragon Roost Island...
When Naruto, Sasuke, and the King Of Red Lions got back to Dragon Roost Island, Naruto then played the "Song Of Passing" as day began to turn into night. As for him and Sasuke, they were reading the letter that Konohamaru gave him.
The letter read:
Dear Naruto,
How've you been, Big Brother? I've been thinking about you since I escaped the Forsaken Fortress with the pirates. And ever since Sakura's been gone, Kakashi's been crying a lot about her lately. In fact, whenever he cries about her, he says, "Miss Sakura! Miss Sakura! I want Miss Sakura!" I then comfort him saying that you'll return with Sakura very soon though.
Then there's Kiba. He's a pretty nice guy, and he has a cool dog, too. Hiis name is Akamaru. But I bet you probably already knew that. He's been showing me how to pass that "pirate test". So guess what, Big Brother? I'm going to be a pirate until you return with Sakura.
Then there's Sai. He's a pretty nice guy. He's been showing me his Super Beast Scroll Jutsu which I think is really cool. Unfortunately, Sakura only allows her pirates to use bombs instead of jutsus... well... except for you, Naruto. After all, you did use your Shadow Clone Jutsu at the Forsaken Fortress while you were without your sword, didn't you?
Oh, and Captain Yamato's a nice guy, too. Well, he can be nice, but sometimes he gives his creepy "ghouly eyes" look... or at least... that's what he calls it. Yep! The pirates have been showing me all their jutsus! Pretty cool, huh?
And lately, Kankuro's been showing me his puppet, Crow that he carries on his back. Although Crow is pretty scary, he's actually kind of cool, too.
FInally, there's Shino. I call him "Bug Boy" because he carries bugs with him. And listen to this, Naruto. He actually carries bugs inside of him! Creepy, huh? Well you must be creeped out since I'm talking about bugs and Shino.
Anyways, I've been taking good care of the pirates. But don't worry, Naruto. I'll be home soon. Oh, and one more thing. Itachi told me that you have his brother, Sasuke, with you, is that right? He also tells me that he hopes that you're taking good care of him. Anyways, here's some Rupees for the trip. I miss you, Naruto, and I love you. So please come home soon. And be careful on your journey. P.S. Tell Sasuke I said hi.
Love always,
Konohamaru, your little brother.
Naruto then smiled at the thought of his little brother writing such a sweet letter to him.
"Konohamaru... I'll be home soon. I promise." said Naruto to himself.
"Awww, how sweet. I only wish Itachi sent me a letter like that." said Sasuke.
"Yeah. But Sasuke, you're not the the one who's with Sakura's pirates now, aren't you?" asked Naruto.
"No. I know. As for Sakura... we're the ones that aren't with her right now, aren't we?" asked Sasuke.
"Naruto. Wait. Before we go to Fire Mountain, I need you to do something for me." said the King Of Red Lions.
"What is it, King Of Red Lions?" asked Naruto in an annoyed tone.
"Naruto, don't give me that tone of voice. Look. You want to find the new Earth Sage, right?" asked the King Of Red Lions.
"Right." said Naruto, flatly.
"Well if you want to find the new Earth Sage by saving Hinata and Hyrule, then you should be more serious about your role." said the King Of Red Lions.
"I am being serious about my role... well, at least I'm trying to be serious about my role." said Naruto.
"As for you, Sasuke, you should be a lot nicer to Naruto, rather than being cold to him." said the King Of Red Lions.
"Who are you, my father?" asked Sasuke as he glared at the King Of Red Lions.
"Hey! Sasuke! Don't talk to the King Of Red Lions like that!" cried an angry Naruto.
"Anyways, about this "favor". Naruto, you will have to learn a new move before we get to the Earth Temple. And when we get back to the Earth temple, this move will be useful to you. Sadly, I can't tell you what this move is, but you'll find out later." said the King Of Red Lions.
"Is it a new jutsu? Is it? Is it?" asked an ecstatic Naruto.
"Naruto, what part of, "You'll find out later." did you not understand?" asked Sasuke.
The King Of Red Lions then cleared his throat for Sasuke to be nicer to Naruto.
Sasuke then sighed, and said:
"Fine. I'll try and be nicer to Naruto."
"That's better. So anyways, where am I going to learn this "new move" King Of Red Lions?" asked Naruto.
"Outset Island." replied the King Of Red Lions.
"Outset Island? Why there?" asked Naruto.
"Naruto, you once told me that there's a man named Iruka Umino that lives on your home island, and knows all about swordplay. Is that correct?" asked the King Of Red Lions.
"Yeah... I guess." said Naruto.
"Well then, to Outset Island we go!" cried the King Of Red Lions as Naruto played the "Ballad Of Gales" using The Wind Waker and warped to Outset Island.
At Outset Island...
When the trio got to Outset Island, Sasuke asked:
"Naruto, do I still have to wear that stupid Detective Daisuke costume?"
"Yes. But for now, I want you to stay hidden. Stay here with the King Of Red Lions and don't leave his sight. Capisce?" asked Naruto.
(Note: For some people who don't know French, that means, "Understand?" or "Get it?".)
Sasuke then sighed, and replied:
"Okay."
"Alright. I'll be right back." said Naruto.
"Naruto." said Sasuke as Naruto was about to leave, but turned around to face him.
"Be careful." said Sasuke.
"I will." said Naruto with a smile as he headed off to Iruka's house to learn this so-called "jutsu" or "new move" that the King Of Red Lions was talking about.
"Iruka-sensei!" cried Naruto.
"Naruto! You're alive! I heard from your grandfather that you healed him with a fairy. Is that true?" asked Iruka.
"Yes. Yes I did. But anyways, that's not why I'm here." said Naruto.
"Oh? Then why are you here, Naruto?" asked Iruka.
"I'm here for you to teach me a new move... or jutsu." said Naruto.
"Well, since you have already mastered the Shadow Clone Jutsu at an early age, I guess I could teach you a new jutsu and a new move. But however... there is a catch." said Iruka.
"What's the catch?" asked Naruto.
"You have to bring me three Knight's Crests." said Iruka.
(Note: The reason why I said three is because the last seven are in Hyrule Castle. But sadly, Naruto and Sasuke can't go there... yet. Well, that is... until they revive the Master Sword with the power of the sages.)
"Uh, Iruka-sensei, what are Knight's Crests?" asked Naruto.
"Well, the Knight's Crests, Naruto, are belts with the Hylian symbol on it." said Iruka as he showed Naruto his Knight's Crest that he had on his wall.
"These are what they look like. For you see, a long time ago, Mizuki, Shizune's grandfather, and myself used to be great adventurers while looking for these Knight's Crests. But these Knight's Crests were very powerful when we first got them. If you ask Mizuki, he knows all about these Knight's Crests, too. But anyways, if you want to know where they are, you can either grab them when you're using the Grappling Hook on enemies since they contain them, or you can find them in treasure chests, or when fighting Darknuts." said Iruka.
"So wait... all I have to do... is to find three Knight's Crests for you... then you can teach me this new jutsu or move?" asked Naruto.
"Yes." said Iruka.
"You got it, Iruka-sensei! So where are they located?" asked Iruka.
"Well, one is located in Dragon Roost Cavern in a treasure chest before you go inside the boss room, one is located in the Forbidden Woods is found near the beginning of the dungeon, but you have to use a Boko Stick or your Boomerang to remove the vines around the treasure chests, and one is located in The Tower Of The Gods. But there's a Darknut that's holding it, so you have to defeat it first." said Iruka.
"Okay. Well, see ya! Be back in a flash!" cried Naruto as he went outside and told Sasuke and the King Of Red Lions that he had to find three Knight's Crests.
One journey to find three Knight's Crests later...
After Naruto had gotten all three Knight's Crests for Iruka, Iruka decided to finally teach Naruto this "new move and new jutsu".
"Alright, Naruto. Now that you have brought me three Knight's Crests, I will teach you this new move. Not only will I teach you this new move, Naruto, but I will teach you this new jutsu along with it. Now, this new move is called, the Hurricane Spin. This Hurricane Spin has a small magic power to it, and it can also be used when you come across an enemy called a "poe". Finally, this "new jutsu" comes with the Hurricane Spin. It's called, "Rasengan." Now. When it comes to the Rasengan, the Rasengan is a jutsu that you can do to strike enemies down as they are close to death. This jutsu... was created by your father... Minato Namikaze." said Iruka.
"My father? He created the Rasengan?" asked a shocked Naruto.
"Yes. But it took him three years to develop the Rasengan. However, he wasn't able to see the Rasengan being completed, and therefore never desired the results before he died after being killed at sea along with your mother, Kushina. He was hoping to see you master it when you would become the same age as he was long ago when he was The Hero Of Time. But I know... that if you learn to master the Rasengan... he'd be so proud... that he'd have happy tears in his eyes. But first, I'm going to teach you the Hurricane Spin. Now, all you have to do is to charge your sword. When you charge your sword, Naruto, it does a move called the Spin Attack. However, if it lasts for a period of how many times you use it, it will take a lot of damage. For example, if you're done using the Hurricane Spin or Spin Attack, however you want to call it, then you might get dizzy after you're done using it. Now! Come at with the Hurricane Spin, and show me what you've got, Naruto!" cried Iruka as Naruto performed the Hurricane Spin (Spin Attack).
After Naruto was done performing the Hurricane Spin, Iruka began to cry.
"Oh Naruto. I'm so proud of you. To finally have learned the Spin Attack, you've made me so proud! I thought my tears had dried up long ago." said Iruka.
"What? It's no reason for you to cry. It's just a new move. That's all." said Naruto.
"Yeah. I guess you're right." said Iruka as he wiped off the tears from his eyes.
"Anyways, now that you've already learned to do the Hurricane Spin, I can now teach you the Rasengan. Here's how you do it." said Iruka as he went to his table and got out a water balloon, and walked right back to Naruto.
"First, you have to learn how to burst a water balloon by spinning the water inside in multiple directions at once using your chakra, which will emphasize the rotation. Go on, Naruto. Try it." said Iruka as Naruto learned how to burst a water balloon by spinning the water inside in multiple directions using only his chakra.
"Good. Second, burst a rubber ball. But since the rubber itself is thicker, and air is completely different from water, it forces you to to use denser chakra by breaking it. Also, this step emphasizes a lot of power. Go on, Naruto. Try it." said Iruka as Naruto bursted the rubber ball by using denser chakra to break the air around the ball.
"Finally, you have to combine the first and second steps by spinning chakra inside a balloon without trying to move the balloon itself, while at the same time, emphasizing the stability of the sphere shape itself. Go on, Naruto. Try it. Try this final step of how to use the Rasengan." said Iruka as Naruto did the last and final step of how to use the Rasengan.
"Well done, Naruto. You have learned to master the Rasengan. But although you can do Rasengan with one hand, you can use one or more shadow clones to help you in doing the creation of it. But by having the hands of your shadow clones as shells, Naruto, you will be able to complete and use the technique without using any extra time to master your chakra control. Oh, and there's one more thing that I want to teach you. It has to do with your Rasengan, but except it's a newer and improved version of the Rasengan. It's called, "Giant Rasengan."" said Iruka.
"Giant Rasengan? What does it do? How does it work?" asked Naruto.
"Well, when it comes to the Giant Rasengan, you can use your shadow clone to help from it. However, by adding increasing amounts of chakra, you can also increase the size and power of the standard Rasengan. But... there is a catch." said Iruka.
"A catch? What kind of catch?" asked Naruto.
"Well, although the Giant Rasengan deals with astounding damage to the area and target of who you're fighting against, you might feel tired, because of your chakra running low. Why don't you try the Giant Rasengan out, Naruto?" asked Iruka.
"You got it! Shadow Clone Jutsu!" cried Naruto as a Clone Naruto appeared as he along with the real Naruto perfomed the Giant Rasengan, which left Iruka astonished, yet proud.
"Yeah! How was that, Iruka-sensei?" asked Naruto.
"Well done, Naruto. You've learned to master the Giant Rasengan, and the standard Rasengan. I hope that these jutsus will be helpful to you on your journey. Oh, and Naruto?" asked Iruka as Naruto was about to leave his house.
"Huh? What is it, Iruka-sensei?" asked Naruto as he turned his head around to look at Iruka.
"Konohamaru is coming back, isn't he?" asked Iruka.
"Yeah. He will. He... he should be home soon." said Naruto as he left Iruka's house.
When Naruto got outside, he saw Sasuke and the King Of Red Lions waiting for him... as usual. As Naruto got on the King Of Red Lions and sat in front of his usual place - in front of Sasuke, they were about to go to Fire Mountain to get the Power Bracelets to lift up the rock at Headstone Island, and to meet Ino's ghost there. But, Sasuke had something to say to Naruto.
"Naruto. Wait. Before we go and meet Ino's ghost, I... I have a confession to make." said Sasuke.
"What is it, Sasuke?" asked Naruto as he looked at Sasuke.
"Well, while you were at Iruka's house, I, heh, heh, heh, I kind of went to Fire Mountain, and got you the Power Bracelets, and destroyed the rock at Headstone Island by using the Fire Arrows. And I... I..." said Sasuke as he gulped while saying:
"I kind of used the Wind Waker to play "The Ballad Of Gales" while warping to Fire Mountain and Headstone Island."
"YOU WHAT? OH, THIS IS JUST GREAT! WHILE I'M AT IRUKA-SENSEI'S HOUSE LEARNING A NEW JUTSU AND NEW SWORD TECHNIQUE, MY OWN RIVAL, SASUKE UCHIHA, KIDNAPS THE KING OF RED LIONS BY USING THE WIND WAKER AND PERFORMING "THE BALLAD OF GALES" TO WARP HIM TO FIRE MOUNTAIN TO GET THE POWER BRACELETS, AND THEN HE DESTROYS THE ROCK AT HEADSTONE ISLAND BY USING THE FIRE ARROWS, AND NOW YOU'RE TELLING ME ALL THIS?" asked Naruto as he shouted and picked up Sasuke by the collar of his shirt, and asked:
"TELL ME, SASUKE! WHY DID YOU DO THAT? WHY?"
"What? I was just trying to help. I didn't want to be stuck here waiting for you for like a half-hour while you're in there trying to learn a new jutsu or something. I kind of hate waiting." said Sasuke.
"Funny. Usually, Sasori's like that. Always impatient, hates waiting. Man Sasuke, your impatience reminds me a lot about him. Well, Sasuke was trying to help, so maybe I should apologize to him. After all, Jabun did tell me not to kill him, and the King Of Red Lions told me to be nicer to him. So... maybe I should try to soften up on Sasuke... yeah... maybe I should thank him... instead of getting mad at him. Yes... that's what I'll do." said Naruto to himself.
"You know what, Sasuke? You're right. You were trying to help me, so I can't blame you for anything. Well, except the fact that you used the King Of Red Lions and the Wind Waker and Fire Arrows without my permission. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I didn't mean to get mad. You know of how when you're angry, you just want to let all of your emotions out? Besides, I forgive you. You know what? How about we make a pinky promise?" asked Naruto.
"Ok." said Sasuke as his pinky grabbed on to Naruto's pinky.
"From this point on, friends forever... no matter what." said Naruto.
"Friends forever." said Sasuke as he and Naruto gave each other a friendly hug.
"But Sasuke. When you went to Fire Mountain and Headstone Island, did you see Itachi or any of the Akatsuki there?" asked Naruto.
"Nah. They hardly deliver letters to those two islands, Naruto." said Sasuke.
"Oh no!" cried Naruto.
"What?" asked Sasuke.
"We forgot to meet Ino's ghost at Dragon Roost Island!" cried Naruto.
"You're right. We should go meet her at Dragon Roost Island." said Sasuke.
"Well, since Sasuke already destroyed the rock at Headstone Island using the Power Bracelets that he found at Fire Mountain. he was supposed to give to you, Naruto. So why not we go and meet Ino's ghost over there at Headstone Island?" asked the King Of Red Lions.
"Yeah! That's a great idea, King Of Red Lions! Let's go to Headstone Island!" cried Naruto.
"Right!" cried Sasuke and the King Of Red Lions in unison as the trio warped to Headstone Island.
At Headstone Island...
When Naruto, Sasuke, and the King Of Red Lions got to Headstone Island, he got off of the King Of Red Lions, looked at him and Sasuke, and said:
"Okay guys. I'll be right back. Sasuke... wait here with the King Of Red Lions. Okay?"
"Okay." said Sasuke as he nodded his head as Naruto went inside Headstone Island to meet Ino's ghost.
Inside Headstone Island...
As Naruto went inside Headstone Island, he saw a wall with some kind of rhythm on it. The song was called, "Earth God's Lyric." Suddenly, the ghost of the Earth Sage, Ino Yamanaka finally came face-to-face with the Hero Of Winds, Naruto Uzumaki.
"So... you must be Ino Yamanaka, huh?" asked Naruto.
"Oh, you've heard about me?" asked Ino.
"Yes. A lot, actually. I believe it was your husband, Deidara, who told me all about you." said Naruto.
"Is that so? Well, anyways, Naruto, is it? I will tell you about how I was killed." said Ino.
"I know how you were killed. Like I said: Deidara told me all about you... including the time that you were tragically killed by Jirobo, and his summoned pet, Jalhalla." said Naruto.
"Well then. I guess Deidara told you all about me, huh? Anyways, I'm here-" said Ino as Naruto interrupted her by saying:
"To tell me that I need to find the new Earth Sage to take your place?"
"Will you let me finish?" asked Ino, rudely.
"Fine." muttered Naruto.
"Yes. As you already know, to which King Jiraiya Hyrule must have told you, you need to find someone to take my place as the new Earth Sage. For you see, this person that you have to find also plays the same instrument, a harp that I'm holding right now." said Ino.
"Tenten... she carries a harp like that. Wait a minute. That's it! Tenten could take Ino's place as the new Earth Sage of the Earth Temple! Yeah! Believe it!" cried Naruto to himself.
"The song that you've just learned, "The Earth God's Lyric", will also open the eyes of the new sage, and within it will awaken that sage to play that same song to pray to the gods to restore power to the Master Sword. However... the door that blocks the entrance to the Earth Temple will only open when the new Earth Sage plays "The Earth God's Lyric". May the winds of fortune flow with you." said Ino.
"Ino. Wait." said Naruto.
"What is it?" asked an annoyed Ino.
"How did you know my name?" asked Naruto.
"You're the son of the Fourth Hokage, also known as The Hero Of Time, Minato Namikaze, are you not?" asked Ino.
"Darn it. How come everyone I know is so obsessed about the legend of my father being The Hero Of Time?" asked Naruto, who was getting rather annoyed about Minato being The Hero Of Time.
"'Cause he's that famous. That's why." said Ino as she disappeared.
"Well, I better go find Tenten." said Naruto as he went back to the King Of Red Lions and Sasuke.
Outside of Headstone Island...
When Naruto got outside of Headstone Island, he told Sasuke and the King Of Red Lions that he just learned "The Earth God's Lyric", and that Tenten was to take Ino's place as the new Earth Sage of The Earth Temple.
"Hmm... so Tenten is the new Earth Sage, huh?" asked Sasuke.
"Yes. Tenten said that she already knows you and Itachi. But do you remember her?" asked Naruto.
"Yes. She was an old childhood friend of mine. It's already been four since I last saw her, because I was stuck with Orochimaru at the Forsaken Fortress for four years straight." said Sasuke.
"I already know that. I mean, I already know about you being kidnapped by Orochimaru, and that you were an old childhood friend of Tenten's." said Naruto.
"Wait. How did you know that, Naruto?" asked Sasuke.
"Well, Itachi told me about Orochimaru kidnapping you when you were eight, and Tenten told me about Neji's father being killed by a group of bad pirates. But they weren't Sakura's pirates, though. She also said that four years after Hizashi's death, you and Itachi moved to Dragon Roost Island. Then, about a year later after your parents died of a fever at sea while trying to find a late birthday present for you since it was your seventh birthday, you were kidnapped by that same bird, The Helmaroc King, the one that kidnapped my own little brother, Konohamaru, and sent to Forsaken Fortress to become Orochimaru's slave. Is that correct?" asked Naruto.
"Naruto... how do you know all this stuff?" asked Sasuke.
"Itachi told me... everything. He told me about that the day that you were kidnapped... and that Orochimaru was the one responsible for your kidnapping." said Naruto.
"That's right. That was a long time ago. Very well. I will tell you... how it all happened. It all started... about four years ago." said Sasuke.
Flashback...
~ 4 Years Ago... ~
An eight-year-old Sasuke was standing on Tenten's usual place on Dragon Roost Island while hanging out with Tenten. They were looking at the beautiful blue sky while watching the clouds through their binoculars.
Suddenly, they saw a gigantic bird, known as the Helmaroc King. As soon as Tenten and Sasuke put down the binoculars, their eyes were widened in shock. She then ran to find Itachi for help by attacking the Helmaroc King.
"Sasuke! Don't just stand there, you idiot! Do something!" cried a panicky Tenten as she was running while looking at Sasuke.
But Sasuke's eyes were focused on the man who was riding the Helmaroc King: A 15-year-old Kabuto Yakushi.
Abruptly, the Helmaroc King snatched Sasuke and clutched him in its talons.
Then, a 12-year-old Itachi and Kisame made it just in time to see Sasuke being snatched away by the bird.
"BIG BROTHER! SAVE ME!" screamed Sasuke as the Helmaroc King was flying away with him stuck in its talons.
"Hold on, Sasuke! I'm coming!" cried Itachi as he was about to go after the Helmaroc King by running, unaware that he was about to fall off the edge!
"Itachi!" cried Kisame as he grabbed Itachi's hand just in time.
"ITACHI!" screamed Sasuke as Itachi could do nothing but sadly watch his little brother caught in the Helmaroc King's talons and that bird flying farther and farther until Sasuke and the Helmaroc King disappeared without a trace.
"Sasuke..." said Itachi to himself as he had tears in his eyes.
Later that night...
Itachi was packing his things and getting ready to head out to Forsaken Fortress where Sasuke was held captive.
Since he didn't want Itachi to go alone, Kisame decided to go with him.
While everyone was asleep, Kisame and Itachi snuck out of Dragon Roost Island, and flew off to the Forsaken Fortress to rescue Sasuke.
At the Forsaken Fortress...
As Itachi and Kisame got inside the Forsaken Fortress to save Sasuke, they decided to split up in trying to find him.
When Itachi got to the door (where Naruto's sword landed back in Chapter 5), there stood a 10-year-old Kimimaro at the door waiting for him.
(Note: I misspelled Kimimaro's name in Chapter 13. His name is Kimimaro, not Kimmimaro. Sorry for the mistake Kimimaro fans.)
"So... you're Itachi Uchiha, huh?" asked Kimimaro.
"How do you know who I am? Who are you?" asked Itachi.
"I'm Kimimaro, one of Lord Orochimaru's servants. Beyond this door lies the prison room where your little brother, Sasuke is locked up in a cell. But however... I will not allow you to pass this door." said Kimimaro.
"Why? Why I can't I save Sasuke? I want to save him!" cried an upset Itachi.
"Well, I guess I have no choice. Very well then. Say goodbye, Itachi Uchiha!" cried Kimimaro as the battle between him and Itachi began.
After the battle...
After the battle was over, Kimimaro collapsed and fell to the ground.
"Hmm... you're not as weak as I thought you were. Mark my words, Itachi. I will get my revenge on you... someday... I will..." said Kimimaro as he disappeared and went back to Orochimaru's room on top of the Forsaken Fortress.
After Kimimaro disappeared, Itachi opened the door and went inside the prison room to see Sasuke.
Inside the Prison Room...
When Itachi got inside the Prison Room of Forsaken Fortress, there was Sasuke locked up in a cage all by himself.
"Sasuke!" cried Itachi as Sasuke turned his head... and there was his older brother... waving at him.
"Itachi!" cried Sasuke as Itachi was about to go open the cage until...
SQUAWK!
Until the Helmaroc King (with Kabuto riding on top of it while controlling it) came back, and grabbed Itachi by the beak, separating the two Uchiha brothers.
"NO! ITACHI!" screamed Sasuke as the Helmaroc King flew away with Sasuke caught in its beak.
When the Helmaroc King and Kabuto along with Itachi got to the top, they saw Orochimaru there.
"Lord Orochimaru... what should we do about him?" asked Kabuto referring to Itachi.
"Kabuto... dispose of him." said Orochimaru.
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru." said Kabuto as the Helmaroc King threw Itachi into the sea.
Meanwhile, with Sasuke...
As Sasuke was mourning the loss of his older brother, Itachi, someone opened the Prison Room door.
"Itachi?" asked Sasuke as he thought that Itachi had returned... only to see Kabuto walking inside the Prison Room door.
"What do you want?" asked a sad Sasuke.
"Sasuke... Lord Orochimaru wants to see you." answered Kabuto.
"Me? But why?" asked Sasuke.
Kabuto then smirked at Sasuke, and said:
"You'll know once we get there."
Kabuto then opened Sasuke's cell door, and held out his hand for Sasuke to grab it. Since his older brother was now dead and gone (or so he thought), Sasuke had no other choice but to grab Kabuto's hand as the two of them walked to Orochimaru's room.
Inside Orochimaru's room...
When Kabuto and Sasuke got to Orochimaru's room, there stood Orochimaru... the master of Forsaken Fortress... waiting for him.
"I've been waiting for you... Sasuke Uchiha." said Orochimaru.
"How do you know my name? Who are you?" asked a frightened Sasuke.
"I'm the man... who will give you power, boy. You want power? I'll give you power. I am the master of this Forsaken Fortress. I am the one they call, "Orochimaru". Yes... I've heard all about you, kid... and so has my right-hand-man, Kabuto Yakushi." said Orochimaru.
"Lord Orochimaru, what are we going to do about Sasuke?" asked Kabuto.
Orochimaru then chuckled, ignored Kabuto's question, and said to Sasuke:
"Anyways, as I was saying, Sasuke... now that you've come all the way here, it's time for me to give you your welcome present."
"Present? What present?" asked Sasuke.
"This!" cried Orochimaru as he twisted his neck, and bit the left side of Sasuke's neck as the Curse Mark appeared on the back of his neck.
Sasuke then screamed in agony and pain.
"Sasuke... listen to me... now that you got your present... I would like to tell you something." said Orochimaru.
"What?" asked Sasuke in a whimper.
"Give in to me... give in... to my power. If you stay here at my Forsaken Fortress, I will make you stronger, dear boy. From now on... I'll be... your adopted father. If you want, you can call me Lord Orochimaru, or Dad, whichever you prefer." said Orochimaru.
Sasuke then had tears in his eyes... as he remembered his parents... and Itachi... and of how they died for him.
"Oh, what's the matter? Worried about your older brother, Itachi? Sasuke... it's time for you to forget about him... and your deceased parents. I'm your adopted father now. So... I guess you will have no choice... but to do what I say. From now on, the Forsaken Fortress... will be your new home. Welcome home... son." said Orochimaru as he started laughing evilly.
End of flashback...
"And so... for the next four years... I had been stuck with Orochimaru. Since I missed my parents and Itachi so much, I secretly prayed for someone to rescue me. But... when I met you, Naruto, I knew... that you would be the one... to come save me. Although I had been cold to you in the beginning, that was only the power of the Curse Mark. You see... after Orochimaru is killed... the Curse Mark on the back of my neck will dissolve... and no longer... will I become evil. But... now that I'm with you... I just wanted to say... Naruto... thank you... for rescuing me." said Sasuke as he began to smile at Naruto... his new best friend.
"You're welcome, Sasuke. If Itachi hadn't told me to rescue you, then... you and I would've never met... and I would've been still searching for Konohamaru, my little brother by now. But now he's saved. So my guess is that he's back home on Outset Island with Sakura's pirates waiting for me. Aright! Enough chit-chat! Let's go find Tenten!" cried Naruto.
"Right!" cried Sasuke as Naruto sat in front of him, and the two of them, along with the King Of Red Lions warped to Dragon Roost Island.
At Dragon Roost Island...
By the time that the King Of Red Lions, Naruto, and Sasuke got to Dragon Roost Island, Naruto and Sasuke got out of the boat. Finally, it was time for Naruto to show Sasuke Mikoto's gravestone that had been destroyed from the great Valoo's anger, and owned by Cyclos.
"Sasuke... wait." said Naruto as Sasuke was about to continue walking to see Tenten, only to be stopped by Naruto. Sasuke then turned around, and asked:
"Huh? What is it, Naruto? What's wrong?"
"Before we go and see Tenten... there's... something that I want you to see." replied Naruto.
"What is it?" asked Sasuke.
"Come on. I'll show you." said Naruto as he grabbed Sasuke's right hand with his own left hand as the two boys walked over to Mikoto's gravestone.
"Naruto, what is this all about?" asked Sasuke.
"Look." said Naruto as he pointed at Mikoto's gravestone.
When Sasuke saw Mikoto's gravestone... he widened his eyes in shock... and couldn't believe what he just saw. His own mother's gravestone... had been destroyed during Valoo's rage... and had been once owned by the red frog and Zephos' brother, Cyclos.
Sasuke then slowly walked over to his mother's gravestone... and kneeled on his knees.
"Mother... no... it seems... I was too late... forgive me." said Sasuke to himself as he had tears in his eyes... and began to cry.
So, Naruto decided to leave Sasuke alone and to go find Tenten.
While that was happening, someone came.
"I've been waiting for you...for four years... Sasuke." said the voice as Sasuke stopped crying.
Sasuke realized... that that voice... was no ordinary one. It was a voice... that he missed hearing... for four years now.
"That voice..." said Sasuke to himself as his eyes widened in shock. He then turned his head around... and there he saw... the man... whom he thought was dead. The man... who had tried to save him. It was his own older brother... Itachi Uchiha.
"Itachi? Is... is that... really you?" asked Sasuke.
"Yes. It's me... Sasuke. Itachi Uchiha... your older brother... who's been searching for you... for four years straight... and here you are... welcome home... Sasuke." said Itachi as he also had tears in his eyes. They were... tears of happiness. Itachi had been waiting for this moment. It was a moment... that he would never forget. This would be the time... when he would someday reunite with his kidnapped little brother... Sasuke.
"Oh Itachi!" cried Sasuke as he ran to hug Itachi.
"Sasuke..." said Itachi as the two Uchiha brothers started crying in tears of happiness.
"Itachi... I thought you were dead." said Sasuke.
"No..." said Itachi as he stopped hugging Sasuke, and looked at his little brother and put his hands on Sasuke's face.
"I've survived these last four years... since you've been gone. And I've gotten stronger. Tell me, Sasuke... how did you manage to get out of Orochimaru's prison, the Forsaken Fortress?" asked Itachi.
"Well..." said Sasuke as he told Itachi how Naruto rescued him from the Forsaken Fortress, and of how he ended up becoming Naruto's "other" travelling companion, because his other companion was obviously the King Of Red Lions.
Meanwhile... with Naruto and Tenten...
As Naruto was off to find Tenten, he heard someone playing a harp.
Naruto then remembered what Ino's words meant by finding someone like Tenten that would have the same harp as her:
"For you see, this person that you have to find also plays the same instrument, a harp that I'm holding right now. The song that you've just learned, "The Earth God's Lyric", will also open the eyes of the new sage, and within it will awaken that sage to play that same song to pray to the gods to restore power to the Master Sword. However... the door that blocks the entrance to the Earth Temple will only open when the new Earth Sage plays "The Earth God's Lyric"."
"Tenten's the only person that can play a harp just like Ino's. So that means... Tenten's the new Earth Sage! Wait'll I tell Tenten." said Naruto to himself as he found Tenten playing her harp.
"Tenten!" cried Naruto.
"Huh? Oh! Hi Naruto! Long time no see, huh? Oh, I'm so glad you're okay! You know Prince Neji hasn't stopped talking about you since you saved our island of Dragon Roost, and since he last saw you back at Forsaken Fortress when you, Sasuke, and Sakura were going up against Orochimaru." said Tenten.
"Wait... how did you know we were fighting Orochimaru?" asked Naruto.
"Itachi and Neji told me. Oh, and also Neji's been asking me a lot about your adventures lately, Naruto. Now all my worst fears and nightmares can be at ease... because you're safe and sound... even I can see that with my very own eyes. You know, Neji's grown up into a fine young man, I say. Don't you think so, Naruto?" asked Tenten.
"Yes. I can see how much he's grown. But anyways, that's not what I wanted to talk to you about." said Naruto.
"Oh? Then why are you here, Naruto?" asked Tenten.
"Well, I wanted to talk to you about that harp that you're carrying." said Naruto.
"What about my harp?" asked Tenten.
"Well... okay, look. You might think I'm crazy, but guess what, Tenten?" asked Naruto.
"What? What's so important about this thing you're telling me about, Naruto?" asked Tenten.
"You're a sage." replied Naruto.
"Wait... Naruto... could you say that again?" asked Tenten.
"Tenten... you're a sage." said Naruto.
"Really? Well, how can you prove it to me that I'm a sage?" asked Tenten.
"Well, you'd have to learn this song." said Naruto as he took out the Wind Waker.
"Wait a minute... isn't that the Wind Waker?" asked Tenten.
"Yes." said Naruto.
"Well, Naruto, do you mind conducting me?" asked Tenten.
"Sure." said Naruto.
"I wonder how I'll do..." said Tenten to herself as Naruto played "The Earth God's Lyric" by using the Wind Waker to conduct her.
After Naruto was done playing "The Earth God's Lyric" for Tenten, she said:
"Hmm... what a strange song... no... it's more than strange... it sounds like a familiar tune that I may have known in my childhood... it's almost like a melody that I may have heard when I was a little girl... no... it's a melody... that Neji's father taught me... strange... it feels like this melody I've forgotten for ten years now... is about to be remembered..."
"Oh... I feel..." said Tenten as she passed out.
"Tenten!" cried Naruto as he caught Tenten.
Inside of Tenten's consciousness...
When Tenten woke up, she found herself in a dark place. Just then, the spirit of Ino, the former Earth Sage appeared right in front of her.
"Tenten..." said Ino.
"Who... who are you?" asked Tenten.
"My name... is Ino Yamanaka. About a year ago, I had been tragically killed by a man named Jirobo, one of Orochimaru's Sound Ninja. Naruto will tell you the rest later, but for now... Tenten... the time has come for you to take my place as the Earth Sage of the Earth Temple." said Ino.
"How? How do I become the new sage of the Earth Temple?" asked Tenten.
"You must play this song." said Ino as she played "The Earth God's Lyric" for Tenten to learn it.
Ino then reappeared in front of Tenten as the two girls began to play "The Earth God's Lyric." Suddenly, the Master Sword appeared... as Tenten began to regain consciousness.
Out of Tenten's consciousness...
As soon as Tenten woke up, she said to Naruto:
"Naruto... you will not believe what has happened. Just now... a sage spoke to me. She spoke so... gently... There's... something... that I have to do. Naruto... thanks to you, I have now been awakened as the new Earth Sage of the Earth Temple. But, there has to be something that I can do to help this world. It's... amazing..." said Tenten as a tear fell from her eye.
"I bet Hizashi-sensei must have known all about this. Naruto... please... you must bring me to the Earth Temple. We have to hurry so we can awaken the power to repel evil that sleeps within the Master Sword that you now carry behind your shield, Naruto." said Tenten.
All of a sudden, Neji appeared as he was flying above Naruto and Tenten.
"Naruto... we have to hurry. Let's leave quickly, and quietly. Oh Neji... I only wish he could remember me as not only an attendant... but also as a girlfriend. Come on, Naruto. Let's leave while we still can." said Tenten.
"Okay, Tenten. Also, there will be an extra person joining us on our journey." said Naruto.
"Who is it?" asked Tenten.
"You'll find out once we get there. Come on! Let's go!" cried Naruto.
"Right!" cried Tenten as she and Naruto left to go and find Sasuke. However, as Neji appeared, he noticed that both Naruto and Tenten were gone.
"Huh? Hey, where'd Tenten and Naruto go?" asked Naruto to himself.
When Naruto and Tenten saw Sasuke, he and Itachi were hugging. Naruto and Tenten then smiled at the thought of the two Uchiha brothers hugging.
Itachi and Sasuke then stopped hugging as they saw Naruto and Tenten standing there.
"Oh, Naruto... it's you. Naruto... I wanted to thank you... for rescuing Sasuke." said Itachi.
"You're welcome, Itachi. But Sasuke can't come home just yet. He still has some "important things" to take care of with me." said Naruto.
"Oh... is that so?" asked Itachi as he became sad.
"Itachi... I'll be home soon... I promise." said Sasuke.
"Okay... but... there's... something that I have to give you." said Itachi as he gave Sasuke a red flute.
"Mom wanted me to give this to you... before she died. Consider this flute as a late birthday present." said Itachi as he gave Sasuke his red flute.
"Also, she wanted me to teach you this song." said Itachi as he took out the Ocarina Of Time, and began to play Sasuke's lullaby.
(Note: Sasuke's lullaby is the same tune as "Song Of Healing".)
As Sasuke remembered his lullaby, it was a lullaby that his mother, Mikoto, sang to him when he was a baby. He then began to sing along with the lullaby.
This is how the song goes:
Oh Sasuke, please don't cry
Your mother is here
Dry your tears
I am here
You're safe in my arms
Since you were a baby
I promised myself
I vowed to take care of you
And love you
Always remember that
I am here with you
Always remember that
I still love you
So please don't feel alone
You have someone there
Someone to protect you
And will love you
Naruto, Tenten, and Itachi were touched by Sasuke's lullaby that he sang.
"That was a really sweet lullaby that your mother sang you, Sasuke." said Naruto.
"Thank you, Naruto." said Sasuke as he smiled at Naruto.
"Itachi. Naruto, Sasuke, and I have to go to the Earth Temple. Now that I've become a sage of the Earth Temple, please look after Neji for me. Ok?" asked Tenten.
"Alright." said Itachi as he nodded his head.
"Good. Come on, Naruto and Sasuke. Let's go." said Tenten.
"Right!" cried Naruto and Sasuke in unison as they left with Tenten to go to the Earth Temple with the King Of Red Lions... leaving Itachi alone to once again wait for Sasuke.
"Sasuke... be careful..." said Itachi to himself as he was sad that Sasuke wasn't coming home just yet.
(Note: I'm sorry if the chapter is so long, guys. In fact, this might be the longest chapter that I have ever written in the story yet. Anyways, stay tuned for Chapter 17 (18) of The Legend Of Naruto: The Wind Waker. Sorry if I took so long to upload it. Also, I know that Jiraiya was the one who taught Naruto the Rasengan in the real show, but when it comes to The Legend Of Naruto: The Wind Waker, Iruka is the one who teaches Naruto the Rasengan.)
Naruto:
Next Time: A New Earth Sage Is Born!