[Minato looked out the window they were near, resting his chin in his hand.]

There's something I need to tell you. Before we go any further in this... bond that we have.

[His eyes move back to Ren.]

Sorry, I know it feels like an ulterior motive to bring you here and all but... I did want your birthday to be fun. Just... I also didn't want to ruin it or potentially hurt you if I waited any longer. This isn't an easy thing to confess.