... Yeah, we did. Me, and my team. We... had to.

[Minato looks down at his hands...but then he clears his throat, lifting his chin.]

Because humanity didn't deserve to die over a mistake. Maybe... maybe to a lot of people it felt like there wasn't anything left to live for. But if they just had more time, then I'm sure they would have realized--just how much there is.

So...we had to fight her. Even though we knew we couldn't win.

Everyone deserved a second chance.