The Valley of the End Battle ended with Sasuke successfully sent on his way.
Afterward, Naruto won Kakashi over by appealing to his emotions and reasoning with him.
After evading Black Zetsu's surveillance, Naruto took a long look in the direction of the Land of Fields, then set out for the starting point of the vast plan in his heart-the Land of Waves.
Whether in its favorable geographical position or its sheer size, the Land of Fire far surpassed the other four nations.
Its vast territory and rich land resources were the true foundation of the Land of Fire's strength.
The fact that Naruto had traveled nonstop for five days made that clear.
Yet even Naruto found five straight days of traveling day and night a little too much.
Fortunately, after all that rushing, he finally spotted the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Waves in the distance.
He gazed out from afar.
The buildings in the Land of Waves had clearly changed.
Seeing the Land of Waves thriving, Naruto nodded in satisfaction.
He scanned his surroundings and soon spotted a lone peak on the border.
"Judging by the time, Kimimaro should be back in Otogakure with Sasuke about now."
With that, Naruto quickly climbed to the summit of the lone peak.
The mountaintop offered a panoramic view of the Land of Waves.
Ahead lay the Land of Waves, where the sea met the sky; behind him stretched the lush greenery of the Land of Fire.
Naruto immediately decided to train in seclusion here and carefully explore the abilities of the Mangekyo in his eyes.
Smack!
"Wood Release: Cozy seaside villa!"
Naruto clapped his hands together, then pressed them against the ground.
Enormous tree roots immediately burst wildly out of the ground ahead. Each root measured