After emerging from seclusion on Clear-Mind Island and dealing with Root's eight Jonin, Naruto and Haku returned to the Treehouse.
His real plans had now been set in motion, and Haku was one of the subordinates he trusted most.
Before they knew it, their conversation had lasted until dawn.
After breakfast that morning, Naruto returned to his Cozy Villa.
He had been away for two years, yet his home was still spotless. He did not need to think twice to know that Haku must have regularly sent people to clean it.
Over the next few days, Haku was run off her feet, preparing a grand competition according to Naruto's wishes.
That was right-the "World's First Cooking Competition" Naruto had planned years ago.
Of course, Naruto had several reasons for putting so much effort into holding this competition.
Originally, he had only wanted to spread Juxia Tower's fame throughout the Shinobi World so he could rake in more franchise fees, while also transferring its members out of Konoha as planned.
But plans could never keep up with changes, and Naruto now had another reason to add.
He wanted to bring the Land of Waves fully into the Five Great Nations' sights.
The major commercial partnership they were about to sign with the Land of Wind offered an excellent opportunity.
The days passed, and soon the appointed date arrived.
The sun shone brightly that day.
Naruto left the Land of Waves with Sakon, Kidomaru, Tayuya, and Jirobo in tow.
Haku and several other Lords watched the Prime Minister and his party depart.
Before long, Naruto had led the four across the mountain range in No-Man's Land.
Of course, given their previous experience, Naruto deliberately ordered a search of this ungoverned area.
Sure enough, the exceptionally brutal methods he had used last time