Minato froze. The words hit harder than he expected, and for a moment, he couldn't bring himself to respond.
"What was the best memory you've had?" she continued, her voice quieter now but still steady. "If you tell me... I'll not only bring back your friend, but I'll erase the Eternity System from you completely."
Minato's eyes widened slightly. "You can bring someone back from the dead?" he asked, his tone mixed with disbelief and hope.
She leaned forward slightly, her expression unreadable. "That's not my question," she said firmly.
Minato went silent. His eyes drifted downwards to the field beneath his feet... He tried to think, but nothing came to mind. The old lady stood there, patiently waiting for his answer.
"Well?" she asked softly.
"…I don't know," Minato finally said. "I guess… I never really had one. Not one that stood out."
The old lady nodded slowly, folding her hands together. "Exactly as I thought."
