Bearing grim news at the end of the year... this was about the standard amount of luck that he had expected. It's not like Minato would've hated to share this, and the knowledge was probably too important to keep within those who directly consulted him, but with someone who looked this young--Minato's a bit taken aback by the responsibility.

He exhaled. It's alright, he could do this. Be impersonal but also considerate of its gravity, and understand when or if he protests.

"We actually can die here. And if we die here, those from home will also pay the price for it."

His gaze remained fixed on Yugi's, already worried about what further things he should even say.