
Edward rested one hand on Ty's shoulder heavily.
"I want you to know, I always did like you, despite how my actions may have seemed. And that's why... I'm giving you this." He reached up to his own head and pulled off the Hokage mantle and hat, resting it onn Ty's head.
"I'm done with Konoha. The lack of respect from even genin... that, and the fact that you were amazed that I came to help you earlier... I guess I'm not cut out for the role of Hokage ne?" UNderneath his mask, a sad smile traced across his lips.
"Wear that in good health, and may they all respect you a hell of a lot more than they did me. If they do, they might actually keep their Kage this time around. Oh, and if you need someone you can trust - " He jerked his thumb to the Uchiha behind him - "That man right there is a good 'un." He turned and walked away, pausing at the tree line.
"Be a fair Kage like I tried to be.. but be better than I was Ty. Good bye." He pulled his hood down low over his head as his last words came out half-choked, then leapt into the air to fly away on wings of golden light.