"Spit, spit, spit! What are you saying? What do you mean, dying? How could having a baby be dangerous? My granddaughter will definitely be born healthy."
Though Torifu said that, he knew there was no chance of anything going wrong. Kushina was a member of the Uzumaki Clan, after all.
The Uzumaki Clan were born with such powerful vitality that they could survive tenaciously even in the direst circumstances.
As long as they didn't suffer a fatal injury, they could always cling to life.
It was a bloodline advantage that others could only envy.
"What are you two whispering about over there? Why not tell us all about it?"
Ashina was perfectly open about it. "It's nothing. Kushina's due date is getting close, and I'm a little nervous, that's all."
At that, Mito fell silent for a moment. "That's right. Kushina will be giving birth soon. This is a major event for Konoha."
The Fourth Hokage's child was about to be born. It was a great occasion, one the villagers of Konoha could celebrate together.
But whether it would be a big celebration depended on whether Minato and his wife wanted to make a fuss.
If they didn't, then a meal with just the family would be enough.
If they wanted to celebrate in style, Torifu could certainly make the arrangements.
"Fugaku's child is due soon, too. It could happen any day now."
Torifu reminded them.
Fugaku Uchiha was one of the more outstanding shinobi in Konoha, and one of the finest in the entire Uchiha Clan.
Hashirama and the others nodded. "Fugaku's eldest son is named Itachi, right? He's a good kid. I met him once before. Even at such a young age, he was so polite—like a little adult."
"I wonder if his second child will inherit those