In the distance, Mei Terumi seemed to have heard Yammy's words. Her teeth clenched with an audible grind, frost covering her face as she moved to step forward.
However, the moment she made a move, Minato extended an arm from beside her and stopped her.
Minato wore a grave expression as he looked at her with utmost seriousness, saying in a low voice.
"Fifth Mizukage, now is not the time to make a move. Especially at a time like this, we need to keep our cool!"
Hearing Minato's words and looking into his azure eyes, Mei Terumi's expression tightened. Only after a long while did she slowly nod and say quietly.
"I understand..."
With that, she slowly stepped back.
Meanwhile, high in the sky, Gin did not pay much attention to Yammy's words and merely smiled faintly.
Then he turned his head, narrowing his eyes slightly as he cast an amused glance at the Kage standing far below. At last, his gaze settled on Minato, and he chuckled softly.
"So... does that mean it's still five against five..."
"Well then... Minato Namikaze... do you have the confidence to go to war with us!?"
As he said this, an intrigued smile flickered in Gin's eyes, as though he were eagerly awaiting Minato's answer.
The other Kage who heard him did not rashly step forward either. They all turned to look at the solemn-faced Minato, wanting to know his answer.
Even with the other Kage watching him at this moment, Minato's expression did not change in the slightest. He merely furrowed his brows tightly, carefully analyzing Gin's words in his mind.
Minato's gaze swept over the faces of Gin, Ulquiorra, and the others in the sky one by one. A shadow seemed to settle over his heart as he thought.
Something isn't