[He instinctively steps away as Magatsu Izanagi emerges, unwilling to give it another shot at him. It goes for the pumpkin instead? Well, good, at least Seito's on the same page as far as main concern...though he really doesn't look like he's thinking about that.] Souzen!

[Unfortunately, Minato's concern for the other boy takes his attention off the monster. A thorny vine shoots toward him - as the nearest fighter - and binds his arms to his sides tightly.] Nnngh...