"Minato Namikaze! Don't push your luck!" A flew into another rage, rising to his feet and roaring.
Minato Namikaze shrugged indifferently. Looking out at the quiet, peaceful streets of Konoha, he said, "You're free to refuse, but you'd better think carefully about whether you can bear the consequences!"
A forced down his anger and said to Minato Namikaze, "Aren't you afraid I'll start slaughtering people here in Konoha?"
"Oh? Is that what you have in mind? You're welcome to try and see if you can pull it off!" Minato Namikaze told A with a broad smile.
A glanced at the others around him, then at the smiling Minato Namikaze. An uneasy feeling kept creeping over him.
"These subordinates of yours are certainly strong, but they can't keep up with my speed!" A said disdainfully.
Minato Namikaze looked at the proud Raikage, a little surprised by his words. "Have you forgotten? They're just youngsters who've only recently made a name for themselves. These few children aren't Konoha's main fighting force!"
A's expression froze. He slumped onto the bench and forced the words through gritted teeth. "We'll do it your way!"
"Wouldn't it have been better to agree from the start?" Minato Namikaze walked back from the window and said to Kakashi beside him, "You and your father should accompany these gentlemen to the Hidden Cloud Village!"
Kakashi stepped forward and dropped to one knee before Minato Namikaze. "Yes, Lord Hokage!"
"Go," Minato Namikaze said.
Kakashi rose and addressed the people beside the Raikage. "Gentlemen, this way, please!"
They looked at the Raikage, waiting for his orders.
The Raikage snapped irritably, "What are you all looking at me for? I'm a hostage now! Hurry up and get your asses back home!"
At his roar, they bowed to him and hurried out, wishing