In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen pushed open the door and saw Minato Namikaze reviewing official documents. Smiling, he praised him.
"You really are meticulous, Minato. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. In this position, you only need to grasp the overall direction!"
Minato Namikaze looked up, saw Sarutobi Hiruzen, and hurriedly rose to bow in greeting.
"Greetings, sir!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen gave a slight nod. He walked to the desk, glanced over the documents twice, then ignored them and casually asked, "Kushina's due date is coming soon, isn't it?"
Hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's concerned question, Minato Namikaze's face filled with happiness as he answered, "Two months left. During this time, I've already had Kakashi protect Kushina!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen calculated the timing, then nodded and said to Minato Namikaze, "Is that so? You should know that Kushina's delivery will be different from an ordinary person's. Starting today, have Biwako look after her!"
"This..."
Minato Namikaze froze. A jinchūriki could face mortal danger during childbirth, and there could also be an outbreak of Tailed Beast chakra. The original plan had been to begin protection only one week before the delivery, but Minato Namikaze had never expected Sarutobi Hiruzen to move the protection plan forward by a full two months.
Sarutobi Hiruzen did not want to tell Minato Namikaze that, for some unknown reason, Root ninjas had recently been rapidly gathering in Konoha. It seemed they had abandoned all outside intelligence and recalled every Root ninja. This was highly unusual. Of course, he did not believe Shimura Danzō would rebel, but if the other party made any improper move, Kushina could easily be caught up in it. After all, Kushina had always been someone Shimura Danzō wanted to control.
"Kushina is a jinchūriki. Nothing can be allowed to happen to her. And during