"Pah, pah, pah! What are you saying? What do you mean, dying? How could giving birth possibly be dangerous? My granddaughter will definitely be healthy and safe."
Though Torikaze said that, he knew an accident was impossible. Kushina was a member of the Uzumaki Clan.
The Uzumaki Clan's naturally powerful life force allowed them to tenaciously survive even in the direst circumstances.
As long as it was not a fatal injury, they could always cling to life.
It was a bloodline cheat that others could only envy.
"What are you two whispering about over there? Tell us so we can hear it too."
Ashina answered openly, "Nothing much. Kushina's due date is getting close, so I'm just a little nervous."
At the mention of this, Mito pondered for a moment. "Yes, Kushina will be giving birth soon. This is a major matter for Konoha."
The Fourth Hokage's child would soon be born. It was a joyous occasion worth celebrating with all of Konoha's residents.
Still, that depended on whether Minato and Kushina intended to make a grand event out of it.
If they did not, then it would be enough for the family to simply share a meal.
If they wanted to make it livelier, Torikaze certainly had his ways.
"Fugaku's child will be born soon too. It should be within the next few days."
Torikaze reminded them.
Uchiha Fugaku was considered one of Konoha's more outstanding ninja, and among the entire Uchiha Clan, he was one of the best.
Hashirama and the others nodded. "Fugaku's eldest son is named Itachi, right? That child is quite good. We met him once before. Despite being so young, he was extremely polite, like a little adult."
"I just wonder whether this second child will inherit those excellent genes."
As for that, even