Naruto learns that his companions have been kidnapped and will only be released if he turns over the princess. During this confrontation, it is revealed that the princess’ father, the late feudal lord, had regretted turning over the princess for the sake of his people, and wishes for the good of the people regardless of what happens to him. Naruto defeats the last of the conspirators by reflecting sunlight off his forehead protector, and learns that Shizune has rescued Hinata and Choji. The princess then succeeds her father as ruler of the Land of Vegetables, and Naruto and his companions return home.