"I don't want training. I just want to fight you. If I win, we start the Homunculus plan immediately!"
Minato's brows drew tight, the smile vanishing from his face as he said in a low voice, "What nonsense are you talking about? The Homunculus plan? Have you forgotten what happened with Ryoka and Suzune?"
"I haven't!"
"Then why?"
"Because the situation won't allow it! Minato, put away your pity! Right now, we don't have that kind of ability! Whether it's the Ten-Tails or Them, we have no power to resist! And don't forget, you're a father! Don't tell me you'd want to leave all of this for your own children to face?"
"..."
Minato fell silent. Shiro was right. Their current strength had not yet reached that level, but if that meant doing something like this, there was no way Minato could agree!
"No matter what you say, I won't agree to this! If it really comes to that, I'd rather never learn Ninjutsu Sect Mode!"
"Ugh..." Looking at the resolute Minato, Shiro sighed. "Didn't I already tell you? They definitely won't have souls. Chakra isn't simply—"
"That's enough, Shiro. This matter ends here." Just as Shiro was about to continue explaining, Tiezhu pushed open the door and walked in. "Ninjutsu Sect Mode requires both sides' hearts to connect with each other. Your method may be fast, but it is not the correct method. I don't know what you're worried about, but this ends now!"
As he spoke, Tiezhu sighed, his expression softening. "I know you like to plan for the worst in everything. That way of thinking isn't wrong, but please have a little confidence. You're already very strong, and we've already made ample preparations. We can handle it."
"..." Shiro fell silent. He understood everything Tiezhu had said.