The fall of the lantern stunned Minato despite his added measures against sound, turning to face his companion and away from where he was supposed to be guarding. Though, the direction of the noise gradually became even more unclear than it already was to begin with, surrounding them. Screeches echoed throughout the tunnel, who could really say where it was? If the presence was merely making its voice louder, or if it was actually getting closer was impossible to tell.

Their situation was far from encouraging.

"... I guess we have no choice."

Quickly picking up Ace's lantern, he gave him a serious nod and ran a short distance ahead, mentally reviewing the path they took to go through here.