[Akihiko smiles a bit wryly.] Honestly? If I though he couldn’t handle it, then I wouldn’t have agreed to train him. I don’t like wasting time.

[He holds Minato’s gaze for a moment as he replies.] Yeah. I know.

[But then that moment passes, and he’s back to looking spirited.] Thanks. I’ll catch up with you guys later. Take care.