Kakashi arrived at Chinya's home carrying ingredients for Kushina Uzumaki that evening, only to be shocked to find her gagging.
He quickly rushed to Kushina's side and asked with concern, "Chinya's wife, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Kushina took a moment before replying, "It's not that I'm sick exactly—I've just been getting sudden bouts of morning sickness lately. Doesn't seem serious though."
Kakashi said firmly, "No way. Chinya's wife, I'm taking you to the Ninja Hospital right now."
Kushina laughed as she replied, "Kakashi, it's okay really. I'll just rest a bit and be fine."
Shaking his head stubbornly, Kakashi insisted, "Chinya-sensei isn't here, so it's my responsibility to take care of you. We're going now!"
Kushina clenched both hands into fists and started drilling Kakashi's head hard, saying, "Now you're trying to boss me around!"
Kakashi felt like his brains were about to get turned to mush.
Kushina then smiled gently while ruffling Kakashi's hair, "You've really grown up, huh? Alright then, Kakashi, come tag along while I get checked out at the Ninja Hospital."
Kakashi and Kushina headed toward the Ninja Hospital.
As they reached the hospital, they ran into Miyuki Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze.
Kushina waved and called out, "Miyuki!"
"Why, it's Kushina!"
Kushina walked up to Miyuki and asked with concern, "Miyuki, are you feeling unwell?"
Miyuki touched her stomach and smiled, "Not at all, Kushina. I'm about to become a mother."
Kushina gaped at Miyuki, "A mother already? You're…pregnant, Miyuki?"
Miyuki's smile wouldn't stop spreading, "Yes, two months along already."
Seeing the warm, glowing look on Miyuki's face, Kushina felt a bit jealous. "Wow, seriously congrats, Miyuki!"
"Thank you," Miyuki replied. "By the way, why did you come to the hospital, Kushina?" she asked curiously.
Kushina explained, "I've been getting these random bouts of morning sickness recently, so Kakashi came along with me for a checkup."
Upon hearing this, Miyuki and Minato suddenly exchanged strange looks.
Miyuki asked carefully, "Kushina, when did those bouts of morning sickness start?"
Kushina thought for a moment and replied, "Around the time Chinya left."
Miyuki continued, "Have you been losing your appetite, feeling sleepy, disliking greasy food, and craving sour things all of a sudden?"
Kushina was very surprised, "Huh? How did you know that, Miyuki?"
Miyuki gave a knowing smile, "Let the doctor explain that to you."
Kushina was now completely confused.
Without further explanation, Miyuki said goodbye, "Kushina, I'll come see you tomorrow. Gotta go now."
Minato said warmly to Kushina, "Congratulations."
As Kushina watched Miyuki and Minato walk away, her mind swirled in confusion, murmuring to herself, "What on earth is going on?"
Kakashi kept his head slightly lowered, his brow deeply furrowed.
The conversation between Miyuki Uzumaki and Kushina Uzumaki earlier seemed to reveal quite a bit about Kushina's condition.
Minato Namikaze's words of congratulations, combined with Miyuki's pregnancy—
Kakashi lifted his head and stared at Kushina in disbelief.
Kushina was already confused enough, and now seeing Kakashi staring at her like that only annoyed her further. "What? Kakashi, why are you suddenly looking at me like that?"
Kakashi quickly replied, "Sensei's wife, let's go get checked right away."
Kushina Uzumaki and Kakashi entered the Ninja Hospital.
While walking, Kushina muttered under her breath, "Miyuki's already pregnant… What about Chinya? When he gets back, I'm definitely having a serious talk with him!"
Behind Kushina, Kakashi listened silently, pursing his lips. If things turned out as expected, there'd be no need to tell Chinya anything anymore.
Soon after, Kushina completed her examination.
She stared blankly at the paper in her hand—this was already the seventh time she had confirmed with the doctor: "Is this really true? Am I really pregnant?"
The doctor, who had already answered this same confirmation multiple times, replied helplessly, "Yes, it's true. You've been pregnant for over a month already. Please stop asking—the next patient is waiting."
Just as Kushina was about to ask for the eighth time, Kakashi stopped her. "Sensei's wife, let's go back now."
"Eh? Oh."
Her mind spinning so hard, she couldn't even remember how she made it home.
On their way back, Kakashi remained tense the entire time, vigilantly watching the surroundings—if anyone dared to cause trouble, they'd be killed on sight!
Luckily, everything stayed safe throughout the journey.
Back home, Kushina sat on the sofa, happily clutching the confirmation slip.
"Yay! Once Chinya finds out, he's going to be totally shocked! Wait—I'm pregnant now, I can't eat just anything anymore. Right, tomorrow Miyuki's coming to visit me, and I'll discuss with her what foods are best during pregnancy."
Watching Kushina beam like a kid on Christmas morning, Kakashi felt helpless—he had called her name several times already, but she wasn't listening to a word.
Kakashi snapped, "Sensei's wife!"
Finally snapping out of her daydream, Kushina responded cheerfully, "Ah, Kakashi, you're here! Did you know, Kakashi? I'm pregnant! Hehe."
Kakashi's face darkened.
Wasn't he *literally* standing right beside her the whole time?
Didn't he personally accompany Kushina to the Ninja Hospital?
Kakashi told Kushina, "Sensei's wife, please rest here for a moment. I need to consult with Lord Orochimaru."
After taking just a few steps away from Chinya's home, Kakashi, still feeling uneasy, created a Shadow Clone to guard the front door.
Leaving Chinya's home behind, Kakashi headed straight toward Orochimaru's base.
Kakashi reached Orochimaru's base without any obstacles and found Orochimaru inside.
"Lord Orochimaru!"
Orochimaru paused his work and turned to look at Kakashi. "What's wrong, Kakashi? Is something happening with the Konoha Defense Unit?"
Kakashi shook his head. "No, Sensei's wife just discovered she's pregnant. I came to ask Lord Orochimaru to give her a more detailed examination."
"Kushina Uzumaki? Got it. Let me grab some stuff and head over right away."
Orochimaru quickly packed some instruments and left the base with Kakashi.
When they arrived at Chinya's home,
Kushina Uzumaki looked genuinely surprised when she saw Orochimaru arrive and said, "Orochimaru, why are you here?"
Kakashi sighed in exasperation. "Kushina Uzumaki, didn't I mention before leaving that I was going to find Orochimaru?"
Kushina Uzumaki thought for a moment. "Did I hear that?"
Kakashi suddenly felt drained—could pregnancy really make someone this forgetful?
Orochimaru put down the instruments in his hands and said, "Alright, Kakashi told me you're pregnant, Kushina. I'm here to check your condition."
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