"It's... that..."
Kushina buried her head deeper, her ears burning red.
"Will you feel uncomfortable, always holding back for my sake?"
Uchiha Lei chuckled softly and gently stroked her long hair.
"Don't worry. I'm fine."
"Your morning sickness is bad right now. Your health comes first. I won't do anything reckless."
Those simple words instantly touched the softest part of Kushina's heart.
Her eyes grew hot, and she hugged his waist tightly, her voice catching slightly.
"Lei, you're so good to me."
Afterward, they bathed and washed up together.
Kushina changed into soft pink pajamas, her hair still slightly damp.
Uchiha Lei bent down, scooped her light body into a bridal carry, and walked slowly into the bedroom. He gently laid her on the soft bed, carefully tucked her in, then lay down beside her.
Kushina immediately turned onto her side and hugged his arm tightly, burying her face against his shoulder, reluctant to let go of his warmth.
"Lei."
"What is it?"
"Those people secretly watching us during the day... did you arrange that?"
The moment she said that!
The tenderness in Uchiha Lei's eyes instantly vanished, replaced by intense vigilance and coldness!
He remained silent, not answering immediately.
Kushina raised her head slightly, her clear eyes fixed on his profile, her tone certain.
"Even if you don't say anything, I know it wasn't you."
"And those people weren't Konoha's Anbu at all."
Uchiha Lei slowly exhaled, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
He already knew.
It was Obito! Black Zetsu! Those White Zetsu hiding in the shadows!
They had been watching Kushina and the Uzumaki Clan for far more than a day or two!
Had their schemes already crept silently this close?
"Kushina."
Uchiha Lei's voice was low and cold, every word clear and deeply solemn.
"Someone