After Naruto and his companions spent a night at Banjo Ichitora's home, they prepared to return to Konoha early the next morning. Banjo Ichitora came to see them off. "Lady Tsunade, Lord Jiraiya, why not stay a few more days? There's no hurry to leave, and it would give me a chance to be a proper host."
Tsunade smiled. "Ichitora, you've already done more than enough. Besides, I have plenty to do once I return to Konoha, so we won't impose on you any longer. If I become the Fifth Hokage and you do come to Konoha to visit me, bring along detailed information about that Jashin Cult you mentioned the other day, and submit a mission request while you're there. Consider it my way of thanking you for your hospitality. How does that sound?"
Banjo Ichitora asked delightedly, "Do you really mean it? Thank you so much, Lady Tsunade. To be honest, I was almost ready to give up on that request."
Tsunade smiled. "Don't thank me. Thank Naruto. He told me he wanted to visit the Land of Hot Water again, and that's why I agreed to accept your request. It's all thanks to Naruto, so he's the one you should thank."
Banjo Ichitora smiled. "I see. Then thank you for your help, young Naruto. Oh, these are some local specialties from the Land of Hot Water. I hope you'll accept them."
Naruto knew Tsunade had brought this up to Banjo Ichitora especially for his sake. Her purpose was clear: she wanted Banjo Ichitora to support Naruto in the future. Banjo Ichitora understood her intentions as well and went along with them. Of course, none of this needed to be said aloud.
Naruto smiled. "You're too kind, Mr. Banjo. I'll gladly accept them, then."
Once Naruto accepted Banjo