Another early summer has arrived.
At the Hyuga Main Family compound, Hiashi Hyuga paced back and forth by the doorway, muttering, "It must be a boy, it must be a boy! If I lose this bet, not only will I lose face, but I'll lose my daughter too!"
Hizashi Hyuga sat with Neji by his side. For the first time, he didn't just echo his brother and said, "Brother, don't worry. Sister-in-law will be fine. It'll be a healthy mother and child."
"Easy for you to say! I don't believe you weren't anxious when Neji was born!"
Hizashi's face flushed. He glanced at Neji, who was sitting obediently, and nodded with satisfaction. It was true; thankfully, Neji hadn't disappointed him!
However... Hizashi thought of his fate as part of the branch family. His "cataract-like" pupils held a mix of unwillingness and determination, along with guilt towards Neji.
As a loud cry echoed from the room, the sound of a newborn's wail filled everyone's ears.
"She's born! She's born!"
Hiashi Hyuga was overjoyed, dancing with delight. In that moment, he forgot his bet with Lin Yu. He was just like any other father, experiencing genuine joy at the birth of his child.
"Brother, calm down! Go comfort Sister-in-law first!"
Hizashi spoke with the air of someone who had been there before, almost mentioning how he had been so eager to see Neji after his birth that he'd forgotten his wife and wasn't allowed in the bedroom for a month.
"I hope it's a boy! It must be a boy!"
Seeing that his elder brother wasn't listening at all, Hizashi could only sigh and rub his forehead. Big sister-in-law's personality was gentle and mild; she wouldn't treat big brother too harshly!
Probably...
*Splat!*
The door opened. A maid bowed and respectfully announced, "Congratulations, Patriarch! It's a girl, and she's so adorable!"
*Boom!*
A girl!
Hiashi Hyuga stood frozen as if struck by lightning. After a long moment, he managed a wry smile. Fine, a girl was fine.
What was he thinking? As a patriarch, he was still engaging in such childish bets. Hiashi Hyuga shook his head, stepped inside, and took the baby from the midwife's arms, completely ignoring Hizashi, who was making faces at him from the side.
Alas! Brother, this younger brother can only help you this much. The rest of the journey is yours to walk!
"Oh! She really is quite cute."
Hiashi Hyuga looked at his daughter, now sleeping soundly after crying, and a smile spread across his usually stern face. "Her name will be Hinata!"
She was more and more adorable the more he looked at her!
However... the thought of this precious daughter being given away so easily made Hiashi Hyuga feel disheartened! It felt like he was making wedding clothes for someone else!
Damn it!
While Hiashi Hyuga was lost in his thoughts, he didn't notice his wife on the bed beside him giving him a murderous glare!
Hiashi Hyuga shivered, feeling a chill all over. He pulled his clothes tighter, confused.
Hadn't winter just ended?
...
At the Uchiha clan leader's residence.
"Mother, you've worked hard. I'll take care of Sasuke." Itachi cradled Sasuke, who was only about a week old, and bowed to his mother before leaving and closing the door.
Itachi's mother opened her mouth, intending to say, "I haven't fed Sasuke yet!"
But thinking of how early her eldest son had matured and become sensible, she felt a bit relieved and lay back down on the bed, continuing to weave clothes.
Itachi sat in the hallway, holding Sasuke, a smile appearing on his usually serious face. He had a younger brother!
Itachi looked at the sleeping Sasuke and gently tapped his forehead with his right hand. "Sasuke, I will protect you forever!"
Unbeknownst to him, his light tap disturbed Sasuke's sleep. Babies' sleep is very light, and Itachi, being a child himself, didn't understand this. He saw Sasuke's lips pouting as if about to cry and immediately became flustered.
"No! Sasuke, are you hungry? I'll get you something to eat right away."
"Uwaah waah waah!"
Done for!
Itachi looked at Sasuke, who was wailing in his arms, with utter helplessness. What should he do now? Could anyone teach him?
...
Meanwhile, the situation was even more precarious!
As the Hokage, Minato Namikaze had finally taken a day off to be with his wife, who had just given birth to twins. It should have been a harmonious and happy family scene, but unexpectedly...
"Uwaah waah waah!"
"Ugh ugh ugh!"
Minato Namikaze looked in despair at Naruto and Karin in his arms. These two little ones seemed like natural enemies. If one cried a little louder, the other absolutely had to cry louder, making Minato wish he could immediately return to the Hokage's office to handle official business.
This house is becoming a bit... unbearable!
Kushina Uzumaki lay on the bed, weak. "Karin likes to be held with the left hand, and Naruto prefers the right. Karin likes to be rocked left and right, while Naruto prefers to be gently swayed up and down."
"Minato! You don't understand your children at all!"
Minato Namikaze looked at her in despair, wanting to say, "Kushina, how do you know these preferences? It's terrifying!"
Minato Namikaze reluctantly followed Kushina's instructions. However, it only made Naruto and Karin cry louder!
"Kushina, what's going on? Why are Naruto and Karin crying even louder!"
Kushina Uzumaki said calmly, "Perhaps I remembered wrong. Minato, try it the other way around!"
"..."
So, did women change after marriage? Kushina used to be so obedient and gentle. Minato Namikaze sighed and followed Kushina's instructions again.
After a long while...
"Minato, try holding them horizontally back and forth!"
"Minato, try lifting them, maybe that'll help!"
"Minato, you..."
Minato Namikaze: So... why did I take leave! Isn't being Hokage better?!
...
Lin Yu's home.
Lin Yu looked at Kushina, who was emanating a predatory glow, and swallowed. "That's how it is."
Kushina's face was taut. "Did you and that Konan really not do anything else?"
"Kushina, Konan is a very gentle person, you..."
"Are you saying I'm not gentle?!"
"No!"
Lin Yu had just told Kushina about Konan. Hiding something like this wasn't his style. Besides, with Mikoto as a precedent, Kushina should have gone after her best friend Mikoto first if she was going to act!
"Lin Yu! You're too detestable! Take this: The Technique of Shared Beds!"
Kushina had feelings for Lin Yu since childhood. Although she always acted strong and willful in front of him, like a possessive foodie who would only let her eat him and no one else!
But now, many others wanted a piece of the pie, and Kushina was scared! She couldn't wait any longer!
Even if she had to eat, she wanted to be the first!
Four golden chakra chains shot out from behind Kushina, binding Lin Yu tightly to the bed. Then, she licked her tender lips and seductively said, "Lin Yu! Tonight, I'll show you how capable I am!"
Lin Yu's eyes widened as he watched Kushina's god-like maneuver. What kind of ninjutsu was this?! Wasn't it just the Adamantine Sealing Chains?!
Lin Yu watched as Kushina climbed onto his bed and lay on top of him. Their eyes met with a shared understanding, and then together, they reinforced the seal on Kurama to its maximum, preventing even a single strand of his fur from showing!
Clothes were shed. Kushina's figure was graceful, and the enchanting scent of a young girl filled Lin Yu's nostrils. The moment their lips met, Kushina's pretense of strength faltered!
Seizing the opportunity, Lin Yu flipped over, pinning Kushina beneath him, and smirked, "It's not fair for me to be on the bottom during something like this."
Kushina let out a soft moan and weakly said, "Get off! I want to be on top!"
Lin Yu ignored Kushina's final bit of defiance and gently kissed her flushed, hot cheeks. Their twenty years of childhood sweethearts were finally together.
The lights in the room finally dimmed.
...
The round moon hung high in the sky. The moonlight tonight was exceptionally beautiful.
The bright moonlight shone on Konoha Village. This night was destined to be sleepless for many.
Inside the sealing space, Kurama looked at the door, now reinforced with a hundred layers of seals. He was stunned for a moment, then arrogantly snorted, "Boring humans!"