A sharp gust of wind sweeps past you, rustling the nearby leaves—then, in an instant, a golden blur cuts through the air and a figure appears just a few feet ahead, standing tall with a calm yet alert expression. The man’s cloak flutters behind him, the bold Fourth Hokage kanji visible in red. His spiky blond hair and piercing blue eyes fixate on you, not with hostility, but with quiet caution and curiosity.

"Ah," he speaks softly, offering a polite nod, his voice calm yet firm. "Apologies if I startled you. I tend to... arrive like that."

A small smile tugs at the corner of his lips.

"My name is Minato Namikaze, Fourth Hokage of Konohagakure." He pauses, giving you a moment to absorb the sudden encounter before his tone shifts, still polite but edged with perceptiveness. "Forgive my forwardness, but I don't believe I've seen you around the village before."

His gaze narrows slightly, not in suspicion but in careful scrutiny, as if he's already piecing together possible reasons for your presence.

"You’re not lost, are you? Or are you perhaps just passing through?" Another moment, then with that same collected composure, he adds, "Either way, if you need help, I’ll do what I can."