The Birth of Naruto

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and October 10 quickly arrived, and Konoha welcomed the special day.

In this short time, Satoru took Konan to experience various cultural experiences in Konoha.

There was a big difference between Konoha and Amegakure. The sunlight here was warm, and rain and dew were rare, making every inch of land fertile.

On the night when Kushina gave birth, the bright moonlight hung high in the sky.

"Ah—"

"It hurts!"

Painful groans shattered the tranquility in the secluded barrier in Konoha.

The dim candlelight flickered, casting stripes of shadows on the people in the room. Minato stood beside. He was always known for his calmness, but this time, he showed an unmistakable concern.

He tightly held Kushina's hand with one hand.

His other hand hung over Kushina's stomach, seemingly reinforcing the seal on the Kyuubi.

"Is there no problem? I've never seen Kushina in such pain before."

"Don't worry! Now, please focus on the Kyuubi seal."

The woman assisting in the childbirth comforted Minato. She squatted near Kushina's calf.

"But..." Minato was about to say something, but was firmly interrupted by the female assistant next to him.

"Fourth Hokage, how could you be so harsh!"

There was a reproachful tone in the assistant's voice, but it was more motivating.

"Men might faint from pain, but women, especially women at this moment, are very tough!"

Despite the comfort and encouragement, Kushina's painful howls still pierced Minato's ears.

At this critical moment, he keenly felt the fluctuations of chakra.

"It's the Kyuubi!"

Minato sensed the power trying to penetrate the seal.

At this moment, Minato remembered Satoru's instructions to him earlier.

He knew very well that he had to remain calm at this moment to face the crisis at hand.

So, he suppressed the panic in his heart and slowly called out, "Kurama."

Previously, Satoru had told him the original name of the Kyuubi, Kurama.

Satoru specifically emphasized that this name might be the key to communicate with the Kyuubi. Before Satoru left, this name was communicated to Minato, hoping that he too could communicate with the Kyuubi.

Since then, Kushina and Minato had tried to talk to the Kyuubi many times, but they never received an answer.

Now, facing the crisis where the Kyuubi would break through its seal, Minato decided to try.

As he gently called out "Kurama." the Kyuubi, who was previously restless, miraculously became much calmer than before. This subtle change made Minato's eyes sparkle.

It worked!

He continued, "Kurama, I know you've been sealed for a long time, and your heart is full of dissatisfaction and anger. But please trust me, we have no ill intentions. I just want to protect Konoha and protect my family."

"Perhaps there were many deviations or even misunderstandings in our understanding of the Bijuu before. But from now on, I hope we can sit with an equal attitude, communicate deeply, and discuss together. If we can reach a consensus, I will do my best. For the sake of ensuring Kushina's safety, I can help you escape from her body and regain your freedom."

"However, before that, I beg you to give me my rights as a father. Please don't let my child and my wife suffer more pain and difficulty. Their safety and happiness are non-negotiable cores for me."

"Kurama, I really hope you can understand my position and emotions."

"I beg you!"

After Minato finished speaking, he waited for Kurama's response.

The female assistant and midwife looked at each other in surprise.

As time passed, the large chakra that was originally in Kushina gradually disappeared, replaced by calmness, and Kushina's eyebrows gradually relaxed.

Success!

Minato was overjoyed, and all worries disappeared.

"Waaahh!"

At this moment, a loud cry broke the silence, the newborn baby announced his arrival with his cries.

"Get hot water!" The woman immediately instructed her assistant.

"Yes!"

"It's a boy." The woman held the baby and said.

After saying these words, Minato mechanically turned around.

His eyes were fixed tightly on the yellow-haired baby in the midwife's arms.

At this moment, a deep sense of joy welled up in his heart. Minato's eyes suddenly became moist, and tears uncontrollably flowed from the corners of his eyes and slowly down his cheeks.

These were tears of happiness.

"From today... I'm a father."

This sentence seemed like a magical mantra, connecting his heart closely with the little life.

The woman carefully placed baby next to Kushina.

"Kushina, your child is healthy!"

When Kushina heard this, although she was very weak, she still tried to turn her head.

Seeing the tiny crying baby, all feelings of exhaustion and pain seemed to disappear instantly.

"Finally, I see you..." Kushina said softly.

She reached out her hand and gently stroked Naruto's small cheek.

"Naruto."