Ten million ryo plus a full-power punch of venting, this was the condition Orochimaru agreed to with Tsunade.
Aside from the ten million ryo, there was still five million ryo that hadn't been paid, but the other conditions had already been fulfilled.
After dinner, a tired Kushina went to rest first.
Minato, who had been subtly probing Tsunade for the price Orochimaru paid, couldn't help but feel emotional.
He never expected that Orochimaru would pay such a high price for his child safety and all he got in return was for Tsunade to oversee the delivery rather than assist in it!
Of course, Minato knew about Tsunade's blood phobia; it was impossible for her to assist in the delivery.
But just having her oversee it was already enough.
With Tsunade's guidance and oversight, Minato estimated that even if she were having octuplets, there wouldn't be any problems!
He wanted Tsunade to oversee Kushina too!
So envious!
"The fetus and Kushina are both very healthy; there will definitely be no problems. Just relax, Minato."
Seeing Minato frowning, Tsunade, who misunderstood that he was worried, kindly comforted him before leaving.
After fulfilling Minato's request and having eaten and drunk enough, Tsunade was about to leave, and Minato hurriedly saw her off.
...
After sending Tsunade off, Minato tidied up the mess and sat quietly at the table in the living room with a cup of tea.
For some reason, Minato felt a strange sense of having lost or being inadequate.
From the perspective of a husband and father, no matter how he looked at it, he seemed to have lost to Orochimaru, and it was a crushing defeat!
Because of this, Minato felt a bit uncomfortable in his heart, even having an impulse to check his savings account balance!
'Ten million ryo… a full-power venting punch… can i afford that ?'
...
Late at night, after pouring out the cup of tea that had gone cold, Minato slightly adjusted his mood and quietly opened the bedroom door.
By the light from the living room, looking at Kushina, who was sleeping soundly in bed, Minato felt that he wasn't such a competent husband after all.
Due to his identity as Hokage, he couldn't reveal Kushina's identity as a jinchuriki to anyone.
"Minato…"
As if awakened by the sound, Kushina opened her sleepy eyes, looked at Minato leaning against the door, and smiled slightly, saying.
"Thank you so much, Minato."
"Ku…"
Minato wanted to tell Kushina the truth about tsunade, but after opening his mouth, he ultimately couldn't say it, only gazing at Kushina as she adjusted her sleeping position and fell back asleep.
This was the first time Minato felt a bit of regret due to the conflict between his identities as Hokage, husband, and father.
...
In the following three days, the Third Hokage would often feel Minato's resentful gaze directed at him during his free time in the Hokage office.
So, for the following week, the Third Hokage simply stopped coming to the Hokage office, as there was really no way to handle such matters.
If Tsunade were to oversee it, it would mean that Orochimaru would be pissed.
Of course, Minato knew this, but he still felt a bit uncomfortable in his heart, especially since Kushina had already determined that Tsunade would oversee her delivery.
Minato was actually conflicted about whether to tell Kushina this cruel truth.
If he didn't say it, Kushina would definitely be very disappointed when she didn't see Tsunade.
But if he did say it, facing Kushina's expectant and moved expression, he really couldn't bring himself to speak!
No, he had to make a decision!
...
Unknowingly, the time came to October 10th.
Kushina, who was secretly transferred to an unknown barrier outside the village for childbirth, looked at Tsunade standing beside her with her arms crossed as she neared delivery, feeling deeply moved.
Minato, who was guarding nearby and ready to reinforce the seal at any moment, smiled and said.
"Relax a bit, Kushina. With Tsunade here, nothing will go wrong."
At the same time, Minato was also apologizing to Kushina in his heart, because… this 'Tsunade' was actually his shadow clone!
Biwako and the Anbu's Mokuji, who had been asked in advance by Minato, exchanged helpless glances, unsure of what to say about this man who couldn't bear to disappoint his wife.
Although there were many points to criticize, Minato was undoubtedly a good husband.
"Get ready, Kushina!"
As the fluid broke, Biwako seriously announced this and directly began the delivery process for Kushina.
Meanwhile, the Anbu outside the barrier were fully alert, not missing any signs of movement around them!
Especially Haku, who was the captain.
Although he didn't know how Gintoki learned about the Fourth Hokage's wife giving birth, the other party had secretly approached him a few days ago.
And subtly reminded him to be extremely cautious that night, as there was a high possibility that criminals would take advantage of this opportunity to launch an attack!
"Stay alert!"
...
At the same time, in Konoha Hospital.
Outside the operating room, Jiraiya and Gintoki, both sporting the same dark circles under their eyes, looked at Orochimaru standing in front of the operating room door with exasperation.
Although Orochimaru maintained a stoic expression throughout, both Gintoki and Jiraiya could clearly sense his tension, as he stood completely still, his body taut as if ready for anything!
Hinowa, a gentle woman who usually never raised her voice, was screaming in pain during childbirth.
One can only imagine how painful childbirth is.
"It sounds painful just to hear…"
From behind the operating room door, hearing Hinowa's continuous wails, Jiraiya couldn't help but murmur softly.
Gintoki rolled his eyes and said, "Of course, after all, giving birth is like trying to pull a watermelon out of your ass."
Upon hearing their murmurs, Orochimaru's expression grew even more serious, his tension increasing, and beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead.
"Waaaaaa—!"
The sound of a baby crying suddenly echoed…