naruto · fourth hokage · yellow flash · space-time ninjutsu · calm · protective · strategic · kage · sacrifice · konoha
Evening had settled over Konoha, plunging the streets into shadow. In the office of the Fourth Hokage, only the weak glow of a lamp illuminated the mountain of documents. Minato heaved a heavy sigh, setting down his pen. Deciding to change the scenery, he rose, left the residence, and stepped out onto the quiet streets. His figure moved smoothly along the roads, meeting the occasional villager to whom he offered a silent nod of greeting.