After speaking to the ANBU member beside him and asking them to pass on a message to Minato wife, Kazashiro accompanied Iroha Hyuga to his hospital room.
This is a double room, and Iroha's roommate is also a member of the Hyuga Branch Family, but he is much older than Iroha.
Upon seeing Kazashiro arrive, he was initially stunned while lying in the hospital bed. Then, recognizing Kazashiro's appearance, he quickly sat up and exclaimed, "Kazashiro, Jonin!"
"Lie down quickly, lie down quickly."
Seeing that the Hyuga Clan members were so well-mannered, Kazashiro didn't dare to be presumptuous and hurriedly gestured for them to lie down.
After exchanging a few words with the other party, Kazashiro learned the other party's name: Dekai Hyuga.
He wasn't injured during the Third Shinobi World War, but rather recently while on a mission at the border, he was ambushed by unidentified individuals.
"Although the large-scale war has ended, the struggle between villages continues, and besides, Kirigakure and Kumogakure have not signed a peace treaty with us."
Dekai Hyuga said with a hint of helplessness.
He could tell that the attacker was most likely a Cloud Ninja, but since the two villages were currently at war, he had no way to hold them accountable.
"Yeah, the Fourth Raikage is really persistent."
Kazashiro couldn't help but admire the other party's perseverance.
Anyone with eyes could see that continuing to wear down Konoha would be pointless, but the Fourth Raikage stubbornly refused to budge and maintained the state of war with Konoha, leaving Sakumo with no way to change the situation.
Dekai knew that Kazashiro had come to talk to Iroha, so he didn't say much and quickly ended the conversation.
This gave Kazashiro the opportunity to ask Iroha about the details of his injury.
"Our squad was ambushed by Kirigakure. The Jonin leading the squad was killed on the spot, leaving only a few Chunin and Genin to fight back."
A look of pain flashed across Iroha's face. "In the end, only Uchiha Yaowan and I were left hiding behind the cover. When reinforcements couldn't come, we finally decided to fight to the death."
Pointing to her right arm, Iroha gave a wry smile and said in a forcedly relaxed tone, "I'm lucky; I'm only missing a leg and an arm. Yaowan is in a much worse situation; they couldn't even find her body."
Can it be cured?
Seeing his former playmates from school reduced to this state, Kazashiro felt a pang of pity and asked Tetsu Hyuga, who was standing nearby, for advice.
"Yes, but it will take a long time. It will probably take about a year for a full recovery." Tetsu Hyuga's words relieved Kazashiro.
It's good that it can be restored.
"Hmph, good lad, you've made me worry for so long. It's good that you've recovered. By the way, your eyes..." Looking at Iroha cosplaying his father's outfit, Kazashiro felt his face sting again.
"My eyes are fine, but I might get a scar on my face." Reaching out to touch the bandage on her face, Iroha smiled, relieved that her Byakugan was unharmed.
If I really lose one of my Byakugan, my clan will probably give up on me completely.
Originally a member of a Branch Family, he was unable to fulfill his duties and ended up only doing odd jobs within the clan, serving as a lowly servant.
A ninja is merely a tool; once a tool becomes inconvenient, it is naturally discarded.
"Anyway, it's so good to see you're alright."
Feeling that it was about time, Kazashiro turned to look at the clock on the wall and said goodbye to Iroha: "I'll come to see you again, if I have time."
"I thought the White Death God would be a cold-blooded and ruthless guy." Looking at Kazashiro's retreating figure, Dekai Hyuga sighed, "And he doesn't resemble the Shimura Clan at all."
Tetsu Hyuga and Iroha Hyuga exchanged a glance, smiled, and said nothing.
Back at the previous spot, Kazashiro immediately saw Minato helping a blushing Kushina leave the clinic.
Jinchuriki getting pregnant is no small matter.
Upon receiving the news, Sakumo immediately informed the village's higher-ups.
The three advisors, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu, arrived at Sakumo's office immediately.
As for Danzo, he was busy with his own affairs and simply replied to Sakumo that he knew.
"When Jinchuriki gives birth, the seal suppressing the Tailed Beast weakens; this happened to Mito-sama back then."
With a pipe dangling from his lips, Hiruzen Sarutobi displayed a serious expression for the first time since his retirement.
"Therefore, a ninja skilled in Sealing Jutsu must accompany the child during delivery to protect the seal from being broken."
Sakumo nodded. "Let's leave this to Minato. After all, Kushina taught him quite a few Sealing Jutsu."
Currently, besides Kushina, the only other people in the village who are proficient in Sealing Jutsu are Minato and Danzo.
As for Kazashiro?
His Sealing Jutsu, which is riddled with holes, can only deal with ordinary ninjas at best.
Even he himself wouldn't be able to guarantee success if he were actually put in the position.
Danzo himself did not attend this meeting, clearly indicating that he did not intend to get involved in this matter. Therefore, only Minato was capable of undertaking this task.
"To protect the village's safety, it's more appropriate to set up the delivery room outside the village. This way, we can establish a tight sealing barrier in advance and then send the secret agents there to protect their safety."
Mitokado Homura nodded in agreement and offered his own suggestions.
"Who's in charge of delivering the baby?" Utatane Koharu.
"Let Biwako go; her medical skills are only slightly worse than my good-for-nothing disciple," Hiruzen Sarutobi suggested.
"Biwako, indeed, is suitable." The two advisors exchanged a glance and approved of Hiruzen's suggestion.
With the general plan settled, everyone's attention turned to Sakumo. Mitokado Homura spoke first, "Fourth Generation, your Anbu haven't been fully recruited yet, have they? In that case, let Hiruzen's Anbu take charge of the outer perimeter defense."
Sakumo nodded. What the other party said was true. His own ANBU was currently short-staffed and there was indeed no way to spare anyone to protect Kushina's safety.
"I'll handle the Minato situation then."
He lit his pipe, Hiruzen a deep drag, and took the task upon himself.
The border of the Land of Rain.
"Kyusuke, the organization is in your hands while we're gone."
Yahiko looked at Kyusuke with a serious expression and said.
"Yeah, don't worry, boss."
Looking at Nagato Konan, who needed Konan's support to walk, not far away, Kyusuke nodded without saying much.
"Yes, I believe you."
Yahiko stretched out his hand, a gesture that reminded Kyusuke of when he joined the Akatsuki Organization.
"You must bring Nagato back safe and sound, Yahiko!" Kyusuke grasped Yahiko's hand, his expression Kyusuke the same one he had worn back then.