[Minato cries out as he's swung around and used to hit the pumpkin. Finally, finally the vine snaps and he's dropped to the ground. He hits hard, stars fill his vision and he can't breathe. He only barely has a moment to spot Minako kissing Seito.

He doesn't have time to process the image, though. There's a sound behind him, he turns.] Huh...? [The demon pumpkin is practically on top of him and he can't move in time. Minato's eyes are wide as it bears down on him, fiery maw opening wide and...and...

Closing. He feels intense heat surrounding him, can't see through the brightness. He's been eaten alive by the evil gourd.]