The Independent World Was a Little Strange (Thanks to Alliance Leader Limingqing Botuoduo)

"That really made me furious. I was wondering what he'd been sneaking off to do every day during that time. It's infuriating!"

Kushina kept eating the food Rin had prepared at the table, her mouth rattling on like a machine gun.

Naruto and Namikaze Minato both sat nearby, trembling.

Kushina was annoyed just looking at the two blondies.

Tao Yu and Jiraiya were also holding back laughter at the table.

Finally, Tao Yu coughed and said,

"Minato's famous. He's the Fourth Hokage, so it's only natural that someone would borrow his name. You might've misunderstood him. He was taking Mr. Uchiha Madara out to hunt Cockroach People a while back."

"Who knows? Maybe you're all in cahoots and lying to me."

Kushina curled her lip, but she was only venting and complaining. She still trusted Minato's character.

This time, Taki Village had arranged for a delegation to cross the Cockroach People's territory and come here in order to form an alliance.

The ninjas from Taki Village had discovered that after leaving the EVA world, they could use more of their strength. The closer they got to Konoha, the more of it they regained, which was why they had made this visit.

After Tao Yu used a plague to wipe out several batches of Cockroach People, their numbers had dwindled. Thanks to the ninjas' caution, the delegation managed to reach Konoha safely, though it took them two months.

That was what had led to all the events that followed.

"Don't worry. I'll make sure to give Minato a proper talking-to."

Tao Yu grinned, then turned to Namikaze Minato.

"What do you say? Want to come out on a mission with me? It'll be very dangerous, though, and the world might severely restrict your abilities. Think it over carefully."

"Of course. You've