Minato Namikaze and Nara Shikaku, who had been chatting animatedly, looked delighted when they saw Uzumaki Kuming return.
"Kuming! You're back!"
"Kushina will be so happy when she hears!"
Minato walked over and pulled Kuming into a tight hug. He excitedly patted Kuming's back and said, "I'm so glad you're back!"
"I came back because of this."
"My sister can't give birth at the hospital as if it were no big deal."
"We need to prepare a secluded place for the delivery."
Uzumaki Kuming gently pushed Minato away and spoke solemnly to him and Nara Shikaku. His serious expression left the two men puzzled. After exchanging a glance, Shikaku asked curiously, "Kuming, Kushina may be your sister, but she's only giving birth. Is there really a need to take this so seriously?"
"We can have some of the best doctors deliver the baby at the hospital. The facilities are excellent, so nothing should go wrong during the birth."
Nara Shikaku didn't understand why Uzumaki Kuming was emphasizing this. He assumed Kuming was worried about his sister and wanted to make sure she received the best possible care. Of those present, only Minato knew why Kuming was taking this so seriously. His brother-in-law had probably already learned something.
"All right. I'll notify the Barrier Team and Medical Corps and have them prepare," Minato said, placing a hand on Shikaku's shoulder to signal him to stop. Shikaku glanced at Minato, still confused, but immediately changed tack.
"In that case, we'll need to have the Barrier Team and Medical Corps prepare in advance."
"That's not all. If we want to keep this sufficiently secret, the delivery site shouldn't be in the village."
"Kushina should also avoid going out, so no one can figure out her approximate due date."
Once Nara Shikaku got into