The Hyuga Clan Compound.
An adult Blondie, much bigger than the little Blondie of the past, strode into the Hyuga Clan Compound.
The Hyuga clanspeople who saw him could not help stopping in their tracks, staring blankly at that sunny face as they fell into a web called memories.
"Lord Fourth..." Someone's lips moved slightly, identifying the newcomer.
Seeing this, Minato rubbed his head and waved to everyone in greeting.
Honestly, although he had come back to life, most people in the village still thought of him as the Konoha hero who had died long ago.
Minato did not think it necessary to hold a meeting or anything to announce his return with great fanfare.
He had already defined his responsibility as Hokage with his life.
And now it was the Fifth's era, so he could count himself as having retired early.
Though he did still have a few regrets.
"Mm-hmm, everyone looks full of energy."
Minato walked all the way to the Hyuga Clan Leader's Residence like this.
Karin had invited Hinata out shopping today, so she was not home, and Minato had seized the timing.
Karin: Pushes up glasses. This is all part of the plan.
"Clan Leader Hiashi, it's been a while."
After Miss Meiko brought him into the sitting room, Minato saw Hiashi seated upright on a cooling mat and smiled, greeting him.
"Minato, you're being too formal."
Hiashi took a quiet sip of tea, a faint smile curving his lips.
How could seeing an old friend who had died again not be a joyous occasion?
"Mm-hmm, I came today because there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
Minato picked up the teacup Hiashi had set before him. The tea brewing inside was what Hinata had given Hiashi for his birthday, and Hiashi had always