Chapter 115 : Itachi's Birth!!

"Ah--!!!"

Late into the night, within the Uchiha clan's domain, a scream shattered the tranquility.

Uchiha Fugaku was lost in a splendid dream, envisioning himself as the Fourth Hokage, restoring the Uchiha clan's prestige, triumphing over the leaders of the four major ninja villages in war, and leading Konoha to glory. 

Villagers cheered his name fervently, hailing him as the greatest Hokage in history.

At this crucial moment, Uchiha Fugaku suddenly felt a sharp kick to his side.

Boom!

He tumbled off the bed and struck his head against the floor.

"Ah, what's happening?" Uchiha Fugaku, still groggy from sleep, was filled with confusion.

Mikoto clutched her stomach, intense pain causing cold sweat to trickle down her smooth forehead, her face drained of color. 

Seeing that Fugaku seemed oblivious, her anger flared. She glared at him with unfriendly eyes, teeth clenched, and snapped, "Didn't you hear me screaming just now?!"

"Uh..."

Now it was Fugaku's turn to break into a sweat. He had been lost in such a beautiful dream that he hadn't heard a thing.

"You..." Mikoto was about to scold him when a sudden, stabbing pain shot through her abdomen, rendering her speechless. 

Her slender fingers gripped the bedsheets tightly, face pale and damp with sweat, teeth gritted as she managed to force out, "Can't you see... I'm about to give birth!"

As she spoke, Mikoto couldn't bear it any longer. The agonizing pain pierced her bones, causing her to let out a wretched scream.

"Ah? Giving birth?!"

Finally comprehending, Uchiha Fugaku was at a loss, his face a mask of disbelief. "But isn't it supposed to be three months before the due date?"

"Ahhhh!!!"

Mikoto lay curled up in bed, wracked with pain, black veins protruding on her face, her features contorted in agony. "Go fetch someone, quickly, ah ah."

"Wait for me! Mikoto!"

Witnessing Mikoto's suffering, Uchiha Fugaku grew frantic. Ignoring everything else, he spun around and dashed out of the room.

"Someone, hurry! Get a medical ninja! Mikoto is going into labor!"

"What? Lady Mikoto is giving birth?"

"No way? She's only seven months pregnant. How can she be in labor?"

"Stop the chatter! Can't you see Lord Fugaku's urgency? Fetch a medical ninja now!"

Amidst the clamor, several figures vaulted over the walls and sprinted toward Konoha Hospital.

Fortunately, the ninja were swift, and within minutes, a medical ninja returned.

"Hurry! Hurry! Mikoto is inside!" Uchiha Fugaku was beside himself with worry. He disregarded all protocol, grabbing the medical ninja's arm and pulling him toward the room.

"Please leave if you're not involved!"

The medical ninja's expression remained stern as she ushered them out.

Fugaku clenched his fists nervously, sweat beading on his palms, eyes fixed on the room as he muttered, "She'll be alright. She has to be."

Soon, Mikoto's agonizing cries echoed from within the room.

Each wail grew louder, each more heart-wrenching than the last.

"Is childbirth really this frightening?"

Some of the younger Uchiha females were visibly shaken.

"How could this happen? How could this happen?" Fugaku was in utter panic. He hadn't anticipated childbirth being so excruciating for Mikoto.

Sensing the clan leader's distress, some older female Uchiha whispered reassuringly, "It's alright, clan leader. This might be Mikoto's first time. It's normal to feel this way. It shouldn't be too painful."

However, Uchiha Fugaku couldn't make out a single word and nervously scanned the room. 

As the cries grew fainter, everyone's hearts leapt into their throats, fearing something unexpected had occurred inside.

At that moment, a medical ninja let out a terrified scream.

"Ah--!!!"

"This is bad!"

Fugaku's eyes contracted, and he dashed out, crashing through the door.

"No, don't come in—!"

The medical ninja tried to stop him, but it was too late.

"What in the world? Oh my god!" Despite being the clan head with a calm demeanor, Fugaku nearly shouted when he saw the room's state.

"Clan Head!"

"What happened? Clan Head!"

Other Uchiha outside were about to rush in to investigate.

However, before they could enter, they saw Fugaku abruptly turn around, his expression a mix of fear, complexity, and anguish, as he shouted: "Stay back, everyone! Leave this place immediately! This is the clan leader's order, do you understand?!"

Confusion spread among them at the command.

But upon seeing the Clan Head's firm tone, though curious, they exchanged glances, slowly retreated from the house, and waited outside.

Once assured no one would breach the room, Fugaku turned back, eyes filled with deep fear fixed on the bed. "What manner of creature is this?!"

His wife, Uchiha Mikoto, lay unconscious on the bed, overcome by pain.

Under normal circumstances, Fugaku would have been devastated, but now, such thoughts escaped him. Indeed, had Mikoto not been his wife, he might have slain the figure in that bed without hesitation!

For what lay within Mikoto's womb was so dreadful and terrifying!

Mikoto's belly protruded prominently, the skin stretched to its limit in a taut, exaggerated arc, almost translucent. 

Clearly visible within were two small palm-shaped forms, desperately pushing against her abdomen, struggling to break free.

There was also a bulge resembling a human face, tightly fused to her belly. Its contorted and terrifying visage sent chills down the spine just to behold.

"Fugaku-sama, what should we do?"

The medical ninja suppressed their fear, swallowing dryly.

They had delivered hundreds, if not thousands of babies, yet never encountered such a horrific sight.

And could this thing truly be called a 'child'?

Uchiha Fugaku's face darkened, his pupils flickering with indecision. He clenched his teeth tightly, grappling with inner turmoil.

It was terrifying, indeed, but this was his first child!

After a brief struggle, Fugaku seemed to reach a decision: "If I choose not to keep this child, can Mikoto be saved?"

The medical ninja hesitated momentarily, then replied cautiously, "No, the fetus is fully developed, and it poses great danger to the mother. I recommend proceeding with the birth and then..."

She left the words unsaid, trusting Uchiha Fugaku to understand.

"Then proceed with the birth!"

Uchiha Fugaku spoke decisively: "Above all, Mikoto's life must be saved!"

The medical ninja nodded solemnly: "Rest assured, I will ensure Mikoto-sama's safety."

With renewed determination, she approached Mikoto, lying on the bed.

The delivery process was swift, or rather, the procedure was straightforward. As soon as the abdomen was incised, the baby emerged.

The medical ninja deftly sutured the wound and swiftly stopped the bleeding, then turned attention to the neglected child.

It was odd to say, but after the child was born, he neither cried nor laughed.

"This child..."

The medical ninja's face turned to shock upon seeing the child.

Seeing Mikoto looking weak, Uchiha Fugaku suddenly became enraged. He strode forward with a kunai in hand, ready to eliminate this ominous child.

"Damned monster! How could Mikoto and I have such a monstrous child?!"

But just as the kunai was about to strike, the baby, with closed eyes, seemed to sense the danger and slowly opened them.

Within those blood-red eyes, a single black tomoe floated!

Buzz!

The kunai halted abruptly just a fraction of an inch from the baby's throat.

Uchiha Fugaku widened his eyes and couldn't help but gasp, "Sharingan! Awakened at birth, Sharingan!"

Confronted with the sharp kunai, the baby showed no fear. Instead, he extended his chubby fingers and touched the kunai with a smile on his face, "Giggle, giggle, giggle, giggle."

Witnessing this scene, Uchiha Fugaku fell silent for a moment.

Finally, he sighed, sheathed the kunai, gazed at the baby with mixed emotions, and murmured, "I don't know if your birth is a blessing or a curse. Henceforth, I shall name you Itachi, Uchiha Itachi, born with the Sharingan. May you bring honor to our clan!"

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