Fugaku and Itachi, who had been training, also hurried over immediately.
Fugaku muttered to himself, "Wasn't it supposed to be a few more days? Why was the baby suddenly born now? Nothing went wrong, did it?"
When the cries rang out, the three men outside breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
Anyo was just about to go inside for a look when Fugaku thrust an arm across his path and said coldly, "You don't need to go in. It wouldn't be appropriate."
Anyo said nothing. His steps faltered, and he stopped.
Watching the two of them, however, Itachi found the atmosphere strange. His father seemed to harbor a great deal of resentment toward his godfather.
Entering the room, Fugaku saw that Mikoto was already sitting up with the baby in her arms. He asked in surprise, "Why aren't you lying down? Don't hurt yourself."
Mikoto gazed adoringly at the infant in her arms and said, "I'm fine. This child was so well behaved. He came right out, and I hardly suffered at all."
The doctor beside her added, "That was the easiest delivery I've ever attended. This child is sure to be blessed in the future."
Itachi took two steps forward and asked, "Mom, is it a little brother? I want a little brother."
"Haha." Mikoto smiled gently. "It's a boy. Your little brother."
Itachi carefully touched the baby's cheek with a finger, thinking, This is life, a brand-new life. I must protect him.
Fugaku happily picked up the baby and examined him over and over.
Mikoto asked, "Have you decided on a name?"
"Sasuke. Sasuke Uchiha."
Mikoto nodded. "Ah, it's a good name, but..."
Fugaku smiled. "Yes, the Third Hokage's father's name. I've already spoken to the Third Hokage about it. Sasuke, live up to that