But in Torikaze's view, Minato had done quite well this time.
He just had not had the time to tell him yet.
"Ah! Kushina! How could I forget about that?!"
Remembering Kushina, Minato immediately packed up his things and used the Flying Thunder God to return home in an instant.
At that moment, Chisato was keeping Kushina company in the room, chatting with her to ease her emotions.
Naruto lay beside Kushina, his little eyes closed and his breathing even.
"Why doesn't this child look like me at all? He seems a little ugly..."
Hearing Kushina's words, Chisato could not help but smile. "All babies look like this when they're born. Hogen looked like a little monkey back then too. He'll grow into his features."
Kushina only hoped Sister-in-law was telling the truth, but no matter what, her love for Naruto would never diminish.
"Little Naruto, Daddy is fighting outside. He's protecting our home. He should be back once the battle is over."
As soon as she finished speaking, Minato suddenly appeared in the room.
Seeing his wife on the bed and tiny Naruto, his eyes immediately welled up.
"I'm back, Kushina."
Seeing this, Chisato did not say a word. She quietly left the room and went back to rest.
Minato walked to Kushina's side and kissed her forehead. "Did it hurt?"
Kushina smiled. "I've never been in so much pain. I almost smashed the bed to pieces."
Seeing the cracks in the wooden bed, Minato knew his wife must have endured tremendous suffering.
"Little Naruto, welcome to this family. I'm your dad."
"Haha, Minato, he hasn't even opened his eyes yet. How could he understand?"
Minato placed Naruto back beside Kushina and tucked the blanket over mother and son.
"How was the war? Did we suffer heavy losses?"
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