[To Minato about sealing baby Naruto] But he's our son, Minato! Which is exactly why I don't want him to bear such a heavy burden! And tell me, why use the Reaper Death Seal?! If it's just so I can meet Naruto when he's grown up, especially if it's only going to be for a short time, then there's no need for you to die! I'd rather you stay with him and watched over him. I just don't understand why it has to be this way! Why does Naruto have to be sacrificed for the balance of power between the Tailed Beasts, for his nation, for his village? Why do you have to sacrifice yourself at all, just for me please?!
To forsake one's nation and one's village is exactly as bad as forsaking one's own child. Your very own homeland was destroyed so you should know that. A harsh life awaits those without a land to call their home. Our family... is Shinobi. Finally, even if I were to live, I could never be a substitute for you. You won't have much time with him, but there's something only you can tell Naruto, something that I just can't. That's a mother's role. I'm not doing this just for you. I'm doing this for Naruto. I will die for my son. It is my duty as a father.
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