The competition leaders scored seven tries in another attacking masterclass to prevail 47-24 at Eden Park, with the battered home side scoring three of their four tries in the last 15 minutes to save face.
Winger Fehi Fineanganofo was among the Hurricanes' try-scorers, giving him a competition record-equalling 16 for the season, with two rounds still to play, followed by the play-offs.
It was the most points they have ever scored against the Blues, continuing a season marked by extraordinary attacking play.
Their tally of 77 tries from 12 games is well clear of their rivals but Barrett is just as happy that they boast the best defensive record.
"We sat down at the start of the year and understood some of the metrics it takes to win this competition," All Blacks midfield back Barrett told reporters.
"We want to own this season and we're not going to shy away from that."
The Hurricanes boast a solitary title in the competition's 30 years -- in 2016 -- and Barrett says there is frustration they've promised a lot but failed to deliver in the decade since.
"A lot of guys are carrying that with them and you see how motivated they are are. Our main focus is to qualify first and then whoever we've got in round one of the quarter-finals, we'll do what we need to do to them."
The Blues' fifth loss leaves them third but seven points adrift of the second-placed Waikato Chiefs.
Coach Vern Cotter admitted his team were outplayed but expressed frustration at the match officiating.
"When a team's at the top of the table, quite often they get the 50-50 decisions," said Cotter, whose team were also beaten 42-19 by the Hurricanes a month earlier in Wellington.
"I'm not denying that we made mistakes and we've got to get better. The Hurricanes have set the standard, we have to rise to meet that."