A day before the child's birth, at the Namikaze residence, in the evening, after a family dinner.
Kushina sat on the couch, trying not to think about what they would have to do tomorrow. Her husband sat at the table, reading a book given to him by his sensei, Jiraiya. He was equally shocked by what awaited them tomorrow. But since he was the head of the family, the man approached his wife, taking her hands.
"Darling, don't worry, I'm sure our son will be fine."
Looking sadly into her husband's eyes, Kushina said, "Our son? We haven't even chosen a name for him! I feel like a terrible mother!" Tears welled up, and a small hysteria began. They spent this entire pregnancy on edge.
"Why do you think we haven't come up with one yet? I have!" A little cheered up, Kushina skeptically looked at her husband. She remembered how he named his new techniques. It was even good that Jiraiya intervened and didn't allow him to name his technique "Chakra Rotation of Extreme Explosion Power that Stimulates the Imagination", suggesting a simple idea - "Rasengan". Because of this, Kushina even forbade Minato from inventing a name for their daughter. But out of curiosity, she still asked, "So, what will you name our child?"
Seeing her reaction, Minato immediately began looking around, not that he was lying to his wife, but in order to lift her spirits a bit, Minato's gaze caught a book.
"Naruto, his name is Naruto Namikaze."
As expected, Kushina raised an eyebrow at the fact that naming was not his strong suit and asked,
Seriously? You want to name our son after a fish cake for ramen?
No, of course not. - He shows a book.
What's this book about?
It's Jiraiya-sensei's first book about the bravest ninja, and his name is Naruto. I'm sure our son will be as great a hero as the main character of this book.
You want to make that pervert the godfather of our son?
Hmm, why not? Don't worry, dear, I'll talk to the sensei to keep his antics away from our son.
Alright, dear, thank you. By the way, Miroku will be with my friend Mikoto, I'll give her to her tomorrow.
Alright, dear, tomorrow evening, Bivako-san will come by and show the shelter. And then we'll wait for you with Aunt Kaname, she'll prepare everything for your arrival.
In the morning, Kushina walked with one-year-old Miroku to the Uchihas. Arriving at their home, she met Itachi in the hallway, Fugaku at the table, and Mikoto with little Sasuke in her arms. Seeing their idyll, she exclaimed:
We've arrived! - In response, Mikoto approached them.
Kushina, hello! And who do we have here? Miroku, you've grown! - The girl stroked the child's cheeks. And Kushina, seeing their son, also didn't skimp on affection for Sasuke. Meanwhile, they began to discuss their household problems among themselves, and in the end, Kushina turned to Fugaku:
Completely forgot, Fugaku, Minato called for you urgently. Sorry, I forgot to mention it all in my absent-mindedness...
It's alright, I won't hand you over to your husband.
Thank you.
Hokage's Office.
Fugaku entered the office, sat on the couch, and began to speak:
Minato, you called me?
Yes, Fugaku. And immediately set up a soundproof barrier. - Understanding this, Fugaku became more composed.
Fugaku, I have a bad feeling.
And what is this precaution caused by?
I don't even know, but I feel like something bad is coming.
It's not surprising, your wife is giving birth for the second time, but I think she'll manage.
I'm sure of her too, but there's something else.
You think someone will take advantage of this?
Exactly! I think someone wants our plan to fail, and I'm not just talking about the Kyubi.
I understand what's required of me?
It's too late to change anything, so we'll act based on what we have. If something goes wrong, let the police evacuate all civilians to the shelter. And you'll help pacify with your Mangekyo Sharingan!
But, Minato, my Mangekyo isn't as strong as our Madara's, I can't hold it for long! I even almost went blind after the three-tailed, when we found him after his reincarnation.
Yeah, we would have taken the three-tailed for ourselves back then, but we didn't have time... But, Fugaku, I only need a few seconds to seal.
Alright, I'll do whatever I can...
Excellent, I leave it to you.
After Fugaku left, he called for the Third, and he himself went to prepare.
In the evening, Bivako came to Kushina and commanded her to follow. Walking through the streets, she tried to be less noticeable to avoid suspicion. Arriving at the place, she saw a bunker with a barrier.
Around it stood dozens of Anbu.