Just as Minato was about to answer Sakumo's question, everyone present suddenly froze, then turned their gazes toward the base of the tower.
Sakumo and Dai also looked toward a spot not far away, their brows furrowing slightly.
"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"
Amid sharp sounds of air being torn apart, two dark figures raced toward them at incredible speed.
"That's...!?"
Mikawa stepped forward, his eyes widening slightly as he said in surprise.
Hearing him, Minato's gaze tightened slightly. His brows knitted together as he murmured in confusion.
"That's Kakashi and Might Guy... Strange... why are the two of them here...?"
Within the forest not far away, several large, powerfully built ninja hounds leaped continuously between the tree trunks. Leading them was a Shar-Pei that looked remarkably small.
Behind them were Kakashi and Might Guy, their expressions growing increasingly grave.
Noticing Kakashi's expression, Might Guy froze for a moment and asked in confusion.
"What's wrong, Kakashi? Why has your expression gotten so grim!?"
Hearing Guy's question, Kakashi first cautiously glanced around before saying in a low voice.
"Something's wrong... There seems to be a problem with the place Pakkun led us to..."
Hearing this, Guy's expression stiffened, and he asked in surprise.
"What is it!?"
"Are you saying Pakkun...!?"
Kakashi quickly shook his head. His gaze became grave as he slowly replied.
"It's not Pakkun's fault..."
"When we parted from Lord Hokage, his task was to set up a barrier seal here at the tower..."
"But now Pakkun has led us here... Do you understand what that means, Guy!?"
Hearing Kakashi's explanation, Guy's expression instantly darkened further. His eyes widened as he said heavily.
"You mean... the people from Las Noches are hiding in the very place Lord Hokage is about to seal!?"
Kakashi did not answer directly. His expression was solemn, and