Ying Yue waited anxiously, unable to stop himself from asking Sarutobi Biwako, "Lady Biwako, how is Tsunade doing? Is everything going smoothly? Can I go in and see her?"
Without turning around, Biwako answered, "Tsunade is safe. Everything is under control. A grown man like you would only get in the way if you went inside." Though her tone was stern, she understood Ying Yue's feelings.
Rejected, Ying Yue sighed helplessly and could only continue waiting outside the delivery room.
However, when Uzumaki Mito asked whether she could go in and look after Tsunade, Biwako's attitude became much gentler. "Lady Mito, you are Tsunade's family and her elder. If you wish to go in and see her, I have no objection."
Uzumaki Mito nodded, equally worried about her granddaughter's safety.
She entered the delivery room and soothed Tsunade as she endured the pains of labor, comforting her softly. "Child, hold on. It'll be over soon."
When Ying Yue heard that Uzumaki Mito had entered the delivery room, he felt envious, but he could only accept reality helplessly.
He knew Biwako had stopped him out of concern and professional judgment. If he went in, he would only interfere with their work.
Time passed bit by bit. Ying Yue waited anxiously from dawn until nightfall, occasionally hearing sounds coming from inside the delivery room.
At last, after the long wait, a baby's cry shattered the silence in the delivery room, and Ying Yue instantly felt the weight lift from his heart.
He stared excitedly at the door to the delivery room, filled with joy and anticipation.
A moment later, Sarutobi Biwako emerged from the delivery room and said to Ying Yue with a smile, "Congratulations. It's a healthy boy. Tsunade is safe as well."
Only then did Ying Yue finally let out