The Trailblazer

"Mr. Minato."

Shui Yan and two other Takigakure shinobi changed into suits and came over to Tao Yu. Tao Yu was also dressed casually, and he got into the business car they had brought.

"Don't be so stiff. I'm sure we'll work together again."

From Airi Suzuki's attitude, Tao Yu had already gathered that most of the Takigakure shinobi probably didn't want to return to the shinobi world.

The earlier suggestion that they could send them back probably wouldn't be enough to get Seven-Tails, so Tao Yu decided to try a different approach.

"I know you all have your own thoughts, and you've gradually grown used to this world."

After getting into the car, Tao Yu leaned back casually in his seat.

At that, Shui Yan nodded frankly.

"We really like this world. Even if it seems to be going through its worst period, it's still better than things were at their best back home."

Shui Yan's expression turned wistful.

"But you've seen the Angels, too, so you should know that I'm the one piloting the EVA to fight them."

Tao Yu's words made Shui Yan pause. Then he nodded solemnly.

"We owe you our thanks for saving this world. There's no doubt about that."

When they fought the Day Angel, both Evangelion Unit-01 and Evangelion Unit-00 had appeared. The enormous difference in their combat abilities had shown the shinobi that they couldn't rely on the other EVA pilots, those clueless idiots.

They'd fired at it for ages without breaking through its defenses, then got knocked over and had their weapons broken.

They weren't even in the same league.

Whatever else might be said, Namikaze Minato was saving this world!

In many people's eyes, he was a savior!

"I came to this world not only to gather information, but also