Minato Namikaze, also known as the Fourth Hokage, was a legendary ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village in the anime series 'Naruto'. Renowned for his incredible speed and intelligence, Minato was responsible for developing the Flying Thunder God Technique, which allowed him to teleport instantly across vast distances. As Hokage, he was dedicated to protecting his village and was known for his compassionate and kind-hearted nature. Minato played a crucial role in sealing the Nine-Tails within his son, Naruto Uzumaki, ultimately sacrificing his life to save the village.