Backing away and keeping their distance might have seemed a little heartless, a little disloyal, but it was the best solution.
Unfortunately, Ronglin had unknowingly set up seals around the area, making it difficult even to send messages out. Minato had even tried, only to discover in frustration that the Flying Thunder God Technique had stopped working.
This was the first time such a thing had happened since he learned the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Even the Flying Thunder God Technique had lost its proper function. It was even more impossible for Gama Bunta to return to Mount Myōboku.
Continuing to provoke Ronglin at a time like this was an extremely unwise move.
That was why Minato held back his teacher, Jiraiya, and stopped him from getting further involved. It was just a little unfair to Bunta.
"No need to withdraw. I permit you to get involved as well, and I won't blame you. As long as you can gain the upper hand, I can let him go."
Pointing at Bunta, Ronglin sneered. "But if you can't gain the upper hand, then I'm sorry—I'll have no choice but to truly roast him. Whether you can make me show mercy will depend on your own abilities."
"We wouldn't dare!!!"
Minato stopped Jiraiya from speaking and hurriedly bowed.
Pretty clever~~
Once Minato yielded, Ronglin found it difficult to lash out. After glaring at Jiraiya, he turned to Gama Bunta.
"Don't say I didn't give you a chance. You, Gama Bunta, have still made quite a few contributions to Konoha. Whether you can leave will depend on your own performance."
"Kurama."
Ronglin slowly rose into the air. Looking toward the Nine-Tails, he tilted his head and said, "Go."
"Yes, my lord."
Kurama bared his mouthful of sharp fangs and slowly stepped forward, his