Minato Namikaze stood up, no longer wary of Hatake Ziyan as he had been moments earlier. If he couldn't beat him, he might as well join him!
Besides, Hatake Ziyan's words had struck a chord with him. What had gotten into me? I originally wanted to become Hokage because I thought the Third wasn't decisive enough in handling certain matters. How was my behavior now any different from his?
"I understand, Lord Ziyan! I won't disappoint you again!" With that, Minato Namikaze vanished!
Hatake Ziyan watched Minato Namikaze hurry off and shook his head. Then he addressed the others who had been watching the spectacle. "Had enough? If you have, get back to training! In this world, the strong prey on the weak! Only those with strength get to make the rules! Otherwise, all that talk of morals and rules is meaningless!
"If you don't want others dictating your lives in the future, train hard now! Once you're stronger than me, you can come tell me that what I just did was wrong! Until then, you all have to listen to me! Of course, if you're not afraid of dying, you're welcome to ignore me!"
Everyone dispersed, each with their own thoughts. Some felt Hatake Ziyan had done the right thing, while others thought his actions were questionable. But Hatake Ziyan didn't care! As long as you help me complete my mission, you can think whatever you like!
A month or two after this incident, the very thing Minato Namikaze had feared finally happened!
In the Hokage Office, Mei Terumi sat opposite Minato Namikaze.
"Fourth Hokage! I'm an envoy from the Water Ninja Village. We've come here to demand an explanation from Konoha! Why are our village's rogue ninja in your village?" Mei Terumi asked.
The Fourth Hokage looked