"Fourth, when did you die? And how?" the First Hokage asked heavily, looking at Minato before him.
Minato lowered his head slightly, a trace of pain and sorrow flashing through his eyes as if he had returned to that brutal battlefield.
He took a deep breath and slowly said, "The Nine-Tails rampaged. I died in that turmoil twelve years ago. At the time, the village faced an enormous crisis, and I had no choice but to step forward and fight the Nine-Tails to the death. Although I ultimately succeeded in sealing the Nine-Tails, I paid for it with my life."
After saying that, he sighed softly, as if he were still immersed in those painful memories.
The First Hokage was silent for a moment before patting Minato on the shoulder and comforting him. "You did well, Minato. You protected the village with your life. You were a qualified Hokage!"
Minato forced a faint smile and looked gratefully at the First Hokage.
Faced with the First Hokage's approval, he still felt quite proud.
Even I was acknowledged by the First Hokage. Then surely the villagers will acknowledge me too!
If that's the case, I wonder how that brat Naruto is doing...
He should be very popular in the village, right?
After all, his father is so handsome, and Kushina is so beautiful...
"However, I find something strange about the Nine-Tails incident."
The First Hokage furrowed his brows and said thoughtfully, "...Can that fellow Nine-Tails actually kill people?"
Before he could finish, Minato's expression suddenly turned awkward.
"First Hokage... Aside from you, none of us can contend with a Tailed Beast..."
Tobirama, who was listening nearby, was becoming impatient.
"What about Sarutobi? What was that fellow Sarutobi doing?"
"Why were you the one who died? Why wasn't it him?"
"According to what