Tsunade's Birth

Because Tsunade was about to be born, Renye hadn't taken any missions these past few days and had also given Danzō Shimura and Koharu Utatane a few days off.

That delighted the two of them, letting them continue enjoying their hard-won vacation.

A few days later, at Hashirama Senju's Residence.

"What do I do, what do I do..." Hashirama Senju paced anxiously in the courtyard. "Sakurako's about to give birth. I wonder if it'll be a boy or a girl?"

Tōka Senju stared at his father, utterly bewildered.

Shouldn't those be his lines?

Wasn't he... the child's father?

Mito Uzumaki rolled her eyes in exasperation. "Hashirama, stop causing trouble."

"Haha, first time being a grandfather—I'm a little nervous." Hashirama rubbed his head sheepishly.

After a year of rest, his injuries had fully healed.

But he could clearly feel that his body's functions were nowhere near what they used to be.

His vitality wasn't as strong as before, either.

Hashirama knew he didn't have long before death.

To keep Mito and Tobirama from worrying, he hadn't told them about it.

So he treasured every moment he had now.

When he learned he was about to become a grandfather, he was overjoyed.

He never expected such a pleasant surprise in the last few years of his life.

Just then, Tobirama Senju and Renye hurried over.

"How is it, Elder Brother?" Tobirama asked nervously.

The one about to be born was his grandchild—of course he cared.

"Elder Brother Tōka, are you alright?" Renye came up to Tōka.

Tōka was so tense that sweat beaded on his forehead, his face pale, his legs trembling slightly.

Hearing Renye's question, Tōka's voice shook. "Renye, I... I'm a little nervous."

He was genuinely worried about his wife and child's safety.

Childbirth in the Shinobi World was a dangerous affair—one misstep could mean losing both mother and child.

"Relax, Sister Sakurako and the baby will be fine." Renye soothed him gently.

He believed the thing Tōka feared wouldn't happen.

After all, Tsunade would later have a younger brother, Nawaki.

At least until Nawaki was born, Tōka and Sakurako wouldn't meet any trouble.

As for what came after, Renye wasn't sure.

The original story never mentioned any specifics about the two of them.

Still, living in the Daimyo's estate, they probably wouldn't run into problems.

"Thank you, Renye." Tōka's nerves eased a little.

Going through this for the first time in his life—it would be a lie to say he wasn't tense.

He was truly afraid of losing both mother and child.

Fortunately, before long, a baby's cry rang out from the room.

Everyone crowded around the door, faces full of anticipation.

"Tōka, do you want a boy or a girl?" Hashirama looked at his son and asked.

"I... I'd be happy with either." Tōka answered, blushing.

The Midwife opened the door, holding the baby, and said with a smile:

"Everyone, don't worry. The delivery went smoothly—mother and daughter are both fine!"

Hearing this, they all rushed forward to get a look.

Hashirama Senju took the child and broke into a grin.

"Haha, it's a girl. I've got a granddaughter!"

"Elder Brother, let me hold her!" Tobirama Senju said urgently.

His Elder Brother was too fast—before he could react, his granddaughter was already in Hashirama's arms.

"Tobirama, don't be impatient. Let me hold her a bit longer." Hashirama said cheerfully.

His granddaughter was in his hands, so how long he held her was up to him, wasn't it?

As for Tobirama? Who cared about him?

Renye had originally wanted to see what Tsunade looked like as a newborn, but he couldn't squeeze in at all.

Not just him—even Fujin, the father himself, could only watch from the outside as his father and Second Uncle fought over holding his child.

But Fujin quickly thought of his wife, ignored Tsunade, and rushed inside.

Renye raised an eyebrow at that.

He could see it now: Fujin and Sakurako were true love; Tsunade was just an accident...

"Hashirama, give me my granddaughter."

Mito Uzumaki held out her hand. She wanted to hold her granddaughter too.

Hashirama was reluctant, but since his wife had spoken, he could only grit his teeth and hand the girl over.

"Sister-in-law, I haven't held her yet," Tobirama said weakly.

He had been first—how could his sister-in-law cut in line?

"Tobirama, don't rush. Let me see my granddaughter first," Mito said with a smile.

"Fine..." Tobirama sighed.

He could only hope his sister-in-law would hand the girl over to him soon.

"Alright, Tobirama."

After who knew how long, in Tobirama's anxious waiting, his sister-in-law finally prepared to pass the girl to him.

He reached out expectantly, ready to take Tsunade.

Mm, holding his granddaughter for the first time—he was a little excited.

Just then, Fujin helped the weak Sakurako walk out.

"Mother-in-law, can I see the child?" Sakurako said.

"Of course." Mito Uzumaki didn't hesitate, handing Tsunade to Sakurako.

After all, Sakurako was the child's mother.

Watching Sakurako take the girl, Tobirama felt like the sky had fallen.

He had waited so long, only for this ending.

Renye saw Tobirama Senju's constipated expression and almost lost it.

This Old Man was way too funny.

Mito Uzumaki noticed Tobirama's resentful look and helplessly spread her hands. "Tobirama, I can't help it. The child's mother spoke."

Tobirama Senju: "..."

In the end, Tobirama did get to hold his granddaughter.

His gaze on Tsunade was very gentle.

Renye was stunned by the sight.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he'd never believe this Old Man had such a gentle side.

Sakurako named her daughter "Tsunade."

After Tsunade was born, everyone doted on the child.

Unfortunately, not long after, Fujin and Sakurako took Tsunade to the capital.

That made Hashirama Senju miserable.

On the day they left, he grabbed Fujin's sleeve, snot and tears flowing, begging him to leave Tsunade behind.

Seeing his father in such a pathetic state, Fujin was helpless.

In the end, he promised to bring Tsunade back often, and only then did Hashirama let go.

Later, Fujin kept his word, bringing Tsunade back every few days.

Seeing their granddaughter often made Hashirama and his wife overjoyed.

With that little episode over, Renye returned to normal ninja life.

Worth noting: while Renye was on a mission, Hashirama Senju convened the Five Kage Summit and sold the captured Tailed Beasts to the villages.

Mito Uzumaki used the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu to seal the Nine-Tails inside herself.

The other ninja villages followed suit.

Thus, the Jinchuriki appeared.

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