Hearing Gin's words, Minato's expression in the distance turned ugly to the extreme.
"Lord Fukasaku... did you hear what that guy said...?"
In response, Sage Fukasaku, perched on Minato's shoulder, wore a grave expression as he said in a deep voice.
"Yes, I understood it clearly enough... That fellow's ambitions probably extend far beyond the entire Ninja World..."
As he said this, the wrinkles on Fukasaku's aged frog face bunched together. Turning to Minato, he said solemnly.
"You heard it too, little Minato. It seems Las Noches possesses some kind of ability that allows ordinary civilians to gain strength comparable to that of ninja..."
Fukasaku let out a faint sigh, his voice hoarse.
"If this news gets out, little Minato, you should know what the consequences will be..."
Hearing Fukasaku's words, Minato's expression became deeply grave as he slowly said.
"If this news spreads, the balance that the Ninja World has maintained for so long will be completely shattered..."
"Then, who knows how many people will pursue this power that requires no effort... The world of ninja will collapse because of it as well..."
Fukasaku nodded heavily and said in a deep voice.
"You're right, Minato. Therefore, we must spread word of this fellow's strength and motives. Otherwise, the Ninja World will inevitably descend into chaos because of Las Noches!"
At those words, Minato's eyes filled with anxiety as he said in a low voice.
"But Lord Fukasaku... if we don't deal with him now..."
Before he could finish, Fukasaku interrupted him. Looking at him with a complicated expression, he said solemnly.
"Little Minato, you should know that with our current strength, we simply cannot defeat him completely. If we insist on staying here, the outcome will only become worse!"
Hearing this, Minato froze briefly, his face then turning heavy.