[Without so much of a glance and without even raising his voice, he asks this.]
If you say that my decision is too idealistic and made by someone naive, tell me, do enlighten me.
What do you want me to do?
[He takes a sharp breath.]
Do you want me to hate him? Do you want me to kill him in cold blood just like how he did to you and Jiraiya-sensei? Do you think that will accomplish anything? Do you think that will make the world a better place?
[There's only a brief pause before he continues, his gaze now trained to the world outside their household's window.]
You know I am capable of ending this man's life, inasmuch as I am capable of dirtying my hands with both of their blood. Do you want me to do that?
I did not say anything about forgiving them right off the bat. I did not force you to forgive them. In fact, I haven't yet forgiven them. But as Hokage, I have an obligation to pull people from darkness.
[He pauses again, this time, to prepare himself for his next words.]
I will never forget what he did to you, Kakashi, and I will never forget what he did to Sensei. I understand how you feel and I'm with you there because you know I'm always with you. If it makes you feel better, I do intend to make you keep an eye on them and I'll do the same. Although, do know that we aren't going to harm anyone without being provoked. We are not here for revenge, but of peace.
[He turns back to Nagato who just finished what he had to say.]
You heard him. You don't have to believe him and we don't have to trust him right away. It's hard to put the past behind us but we can never move forward if we let the past chain us.
[With an expression of resolute calmness, Minato continues.]
To you both, Nagato and Konan of Amegakure, my trust and my forgiveness will be earned. Live and atone for your sins. From now on, any untoward action will be dealt with and you will be under surveillance.
[Maybe he smiles a little here, maybe it's just the wind.]
Prove us wrong, not just with your words but also with your actions.
Re: So. Many. Words.
[Without so much of a glance and without even raising his voice, he asks this.]
If you say that my decision is too idealistic and made by someone naive, tell me, do enlighten me.
What do you want me to do?
[He takes a sharp breath.]
Do you want me to hate him? Do you want me to kill him in cold blood just like how he did to you and Jiraiya-sensei? Do you think that will accomplish anything? Do you think that will make the world a better place?
[There's only a brief pause before he continues, his gaze now trained to the world outside their household's window.]
You know I am capable of ending this man's life, inasmuch as I am capable of dirtying my hands with both of their blood. Do you want me to do that?
I did not say anything about forgiving them right off the bat. I did not force you to forgive them. In fact, I haven't yet forgiven them. But as Hokage, I have an obligation to pull people from darkness.
[He pauses again, this time, to prepare himself for his next words.]
I will never forget what he did to you, Kakashi, and I will never forget what he did to Sensei. I understand how you feel and I'm with you there because you know I'm always with you. If it makes you feel better, I do intend to make you keep an eye on them and I'll do the same. Although, do know that we aren't going to harm anyone without being provoked. We are not here for revenge, but of peace.
[He turns back to Nagato who just finished what he had to say.]
You heard him. You don't have to believe him and we don't have to trust him right away. It's hard to put the past behind us but we can never move forward if we let the past chain us.
[With an expression of resolute calmness, Minato continues.]
To you both, Nagato and Konan of Amegakure, my trust and my forgiveness will be earned. Live and atone for your sins. From now on, any untoward action will be dealt with and you will be under surveillance.
[Maybe he smiles a little here, maybe it's just the wind.]
Prove us wrong, not just with your words but also with your actions.