I am the most popular character in Naruto!

After all, no one would use a powerful weapon right from the start.

"I'll go find Qianqiu right away!"

Minato immediately nodded to Hiruzen Sarutobi, and with a flash of Flying Thunder God Technique, he disappeared from the spot.

He placed Flying Thunder God seals at various iconic locations in Konoha so that he could move at any time to provide full support in situations like the one now in front of him.

Watching Minato leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression darkened. Even with the aid of Chiaki, his bad premonition still lingered.

After waving the Anbu away, Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up, walked out of the Hokage's office, and headed home.

Originally, he planned to have his wife, Sarutobi Biwako, help with the delivery, but since Sarutobi Biwako's medical ninjutsu skills weren't very good, it would be better to have Chiaki go instead, which would also allow him to protect Kushina.

If the Nine-Tails really does escape, Chiaki's abilities would allow him to suppress it for a period of time, killing two birds with one stone.

Upon returning home, Hiruzen Sarutobi changed into a more fitted outfit and arranged for Biwako Sarutobi to open the Konoha shelter ahead of time before returning to the Hokage's office.

He watched intently as the sun completely set, leaving a dim, slightly blood-red moon in the sky. As night fell, he clenched his fist tightly.

Please... please don't let anything happen...

……

The Thousand Hands Old House.

"Ah—Chiaki, let me feed you~"

Mirai giggled and fed Chiaki a bite of a snack with her mouth, in a very good mood.

During that year, Qianqiu didn't go anywhere. He stayed at home reading, improving his sealing techniques, and solidifying his strength. He truly spent the entire year with himself.

Looking to the future, being able to enjoy such a peaceful year in a place like the ninja world is truly an overwhelming blessing.

"Tsk tsk tsk, it's so sour."

Otohime leaned lazily to one side, flipping through "Make-Out Paradise," and clicked her tongue in disdain at the two intimate figures.

"Are you envious?"

"It's no use~"

Mirai gave Otohime a provocative look with a grin, and Chiaki chuckled as she ruffled Mirai's hair, her gaze drifting out the window.

Her delicate, crescent-shaped eyebrows furrowed slightly as a sense of foreboding welled up within her.

"Judging by the time... it seems like it will be soon."

Chiaki pursed her lips, turned to Mirai, and asked, "Mirai, what's the date today?"

"Eh?"

Mirai blinked and quickly turned to Otohime, asking, "Otohime, it's your turn to shine."

"Hmph, those two have no sense of time! Today is October 10th... Waaaaah!"

Otohime had just turned a page of the book while propping her head up, but was suddenly pulled back into Chiaki's body in the next second.

"October 10th..."

Qianqiu stood up solemnly, and Wei Lai also realized what was happening, "Could it be..."

Swoosh

Just then, a flash of golden light appeared, and Minato appeared nervously in front of Chiaki.

"A thousand autumns...!"

"No need to say anything more, let's go!"

"Eh?"

Chapter 499 Do as I say

October 10th.

A day that is very easy to remember.

For Naruto fans, it's an even more memorable day.

On this very day, Naruto Uzumaki, the protagonist of Naruto, was born.

It was on this day that the first episode of Naruto took place, the most heart-stirring beginning, the starting point of the bond between a human and a fox.

The Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage!

The scarlet and violent nine-tailed fox wreaked havoc on the world, turning the entire Hidden Leaf Village upside down!

On this day, countless Konoha ninjas lost their lives, and countless ordinary people began to realize the danger posed by the Tailed Beasts.

On that day, people recalled the fear of being dominated by the tailed beasts!

What kind of immense power is that?

Humans have always had a phobia of megalomania. A fox far beyond human comprehension, exuding chakra of destruction, curse, decay, and evil, will drive anyone who makes eye contact with it into madness, and will cause their body to fester and corrode if they come into contact with its bloody chakra.

This is the most ferocious and evil tailed beast, the Nine-Tails!

Even when Mito Uzumaki passed away, the people of Konoha experienced a brief moment of fear due to the leakage of the Nine-Tails' chakra. However, the leakage that day was not serious, and with the assistance of Kushina and Chiaki, Mito Uzumaki completely resolved the problem.

As time went by, people gradually forgot about this incident.

But this Nine-Tails' rampage is different; it will completely ignite fear, making every Konoha resident remember its existence.

All of this will be known to all ages.

There are explanations for this throughout the ages, and we can only guess what will happen in the future.

However, the people of Konoha were unaware of this.

Qianqiu couldn't explain why she knew about this, so she could only silently make the preparations she could.

“In the future, when you go to the old man’s place, if something happens here, you should immediately have him evacuate the crowd.”

Chiaki spoke solemnly to Mirai, who fully understood the seriousness of the matter. Mirai nodded to Chiaki and then ran towards the Hokage's office.

Minato stared blankly at Chiaki and Mirai, who were already prepared and had even begun to act, and asked in confusion, "Chiaki... what is this...?"

Why are Chiaki and Mirai so nervous when it's their own wife giving birth?

Is there something I don't know?

Chiaki stepped forward, placed his hand on Minato's shoulder, and said in a deep voice, "Minato-senpai, I will definitely not let anything happen to you and Kushina."

"???"

"No, no, no, that's why I'm saying Kushina is giving birth! How could anything happen to me?"

Minato was completely confused by Chiaki.

It is true that it is very difficult for a Jinchūriki to give birth, but it shouldn't lead to the loss of life, right?

"...Anyway, let's go to Kushina's place first."

Chiaki didn't explain much, but simply pressed down hard on Minato's shoulder.

"Ok!"

Seeing that Chiaki wasn't going to explain, Minato could only nod.

Indeed, given the current situation, Kushina's situation is more urgent, so let's take Chiaki there first.

"Flying Thunder God Technique!"

Minato raised his finger and disappeared from the spot along with Chiaki, beginning the teleportation towards Kushina's location.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Kushina was placed in a location quite a distance from Konoha.

The area around where Kushina was placed was already densely covered with defensive measures and barriers set up by the Anbu.

At this moment, they looked at the cave where Kushina was being held with great vigilance, and from the cave came Kushina's painful screams.

Swoosh

A golden light appeared quickly, and Minato anxiously brought Chiaki to the entrance of the cave.

Upon seeing Minato, the Anbu members swarmed around him, exclaiming, "Fourth Hokage! You've finally arrived!"

"And the goddess! It's so wonderful that you could come!"

The ANBU ninjas were overjoyed to see Minato and Chiaki arrive hand in hand.

With the help of these two, is there any need to worry about Kushina inside having any problems?

"Let's go in right now!"

Minato nervously said to Chiaki, and he immediately prepared to open the barrier and enter with Chiaki.

"You stay at the door and keep watch."

However, Qianqiu pressed him down directly, squinting her eyes and saying, "No matter what happens, no one else is allowed to come in!"

"Remember, it's anyone!"

"?"

Minato didn't understand what Chiaki meant, but after Chiaki added a sentence, his expression immediately became serious.

"If you don't want your wife to die in there, do as I say!"

With Minato's intelligence, he immediately guessed what it was.

"Qianqiu... Could it be that someone will attack tonight?"

From Chiaki's initial nervous demeanor to her later assurances that she wouldn't let anything happen to herself and Kushina, and considering her current state, Minato was almost certain of this.

However, Qianqiu did not answer him and turned to walk towards the barrier.

Seeing Chiaki's attitude, Minato took another deep breath.

Even though he didn't know where Chiaki got the news from, Minato was willing to believe Chiaki's information.

Tonight, someone will likely attack me and Kushina, probably for the Nine-Tails...

Good heavens, no wonder I've had a bad feeling since the afternoon. If something happens to Kushina, it will affect the entire Hidden Leaf Village!

"Qianqiu, let me help you break the barrier first!"