Chapter 141: Can't Afford to Lose
Time passed quickly. Apart from Neji, who had already been born, the other Twelve Ninja Guardians of Konoha also came into the world one after another.
When the children of Chōza and Shibi, former teammates, and Hiashi, Hizashi Hyuga's Aniki, were born, Yue Yan went to offer congratulations and presents.
During this period, when Eternal Mangekyō Sasuke was born, Itachi, knowing that his teacher was currently the most powerful medical ninja in Konoha, insisted on taking Yue Yan there. Helpless, Yue Yan had no choice but to act as an assistant to the midwife, just standing by to watch for any potential danger. After all, even though Yue Yan looked like a girl, he wasn't one after all. He still had to avoid being involved in the matter of childbirth.
If Sasuke weren't so young, Itachi, the younger - brother - obsessed guy, would probably hold him every day and never leave his side.
Since Sasuke had already been born, there were only two and a half months left until Naruto's birth.
After seeing Obito Uchiha turn black as in the original story, Yue Yan knew that the upcoming Nine - Tailed Fox Incident was inevitable. Therefore, Yue Yan was quite nervous.
But after counting all the preparations he had made before, he had managed to turn the Nine - Tailed Fox around, making it no longer hold a grudge against Kushina. At the same time, Yue Yan had also prepared a large number of Scrolls sealed with life force.
In fact, Yue Yan had even thought about calling back Jiraiya, who was traveling outside. However, Yue Yan didn't have a reasonable excuse. He couldn't just tell Jiraiya that someone would release the Nine - Tailed Fox when Kushina was giving birth. Firstly, the source of the information was a Mondai. If the high - ups in Konoha asked about it, Yue Yan wouldn't be able to give a reasonable explanation. After all, apart from a few close people, no one else knew the time and place of Kushina's delivery.
Yue Yan had done everything he could. All he could do now was wait for Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu to make their moves.
When it was time for Kushina to give birth, Yue Yan was taken as a safeguard by Minato Namikaze to a cave using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
"Sorry, Yue Yan. This matter is very important. Even you can't know the exact location."
Hearing this, Yue Yan nodded to show his understanding, and then walked into the cave with Minato.
Apart from Kushina, there was only Biwako Sarutobi, the wife of the Third Hokage, acting as the midwife.
Minato had set up several layers of barriers around the area. One layer after another, even with Yue Yan's perception, he couldn't penetrate the nearest barrier.
The waiting process during the delivery was very boring. Kushina, who didn't feel much yet, stared blankly at the rock wall above her head.
Inside the sealed space, Kushina sat beside the Nine - Tailed Fox, which was lying on the ground, and idly pulled at the weeds on the ground.
"So bored, Nine - Tailed Fox. Let's have a chat."
Hearing this, the Nine - Tailed Fox wagged its tail and turned a page of what was in its hand.
"Nah, not interested. Why don't you chat with that blondie?"
"I'm with Minato all the time. We've already talked about everything there is to talk about."
Kushina sighed and yanked out several weeds.
Seeing this, the Nine - Tailed Fox glanced at Kushina, who had almost balded the grassy area, and used a hand made of chakra to toss over several books.
"I've got these. If you're bored, you can have a look."
"No thanks."
Kushina looked at the books with a look of disgust. She had once been curious about what could keep the Nine - Tailed Fox so engrossed, but after she read them, she found they were just full of fights and killings, not interesting at all.
"Your books are so boring."
"Humph, a woman who doesn't know how to appreciate."
After the Nine - Tailed Fox said this casually, it refocused on the book in its hand.
However, because Kushina was bored, she kept chattering in its ear. Fed up, the Nine - Tailed Fox rolled its eyes.
"If you're really that bored, go play with Yue Yan and the others in the outside world. Stop torturing me, okay? I just want to read in peace."
"Aren't they not letting me move outside? Even the playing cards are off - limits. They said it's because they're afraid it'll affect the baby."
"Then ask Yue Yan to bring Minato Namikaze in. Anyway, this is the spiritual world, and it won't affect the outside."
"Hey! That's a great idea!"
After saying that, Kushina opened her eyes and looked at Yue Yan with enthusiasm. She pulled him closer and whispered in his ear.
"Yue Yan, you and Minato Namikaze enter my sealed space. Let's play cards in there to kill time."
Hearing this, Yue Yan shrugged and used the Entering Dreams skill to bring Minato Namikaze in.
When Kushina in the sealed space saw Minato Namikaze and Yue Yan, she smiled and pulled them over. After asking Yue Yan to condense a deck of playing cards with his spiritual power, they started playing.
Outside, Biwako Sarutobi looked at Minato Namikaze and Yue Yan, who had been chatting just now. After Kushina called Yue Yan, the three of them stood there silently. Biwako was full of questions but didn't say anything.
Just like this, time passed slowly. Soon, the sun set on the horizon.
Inside the sealed space.
"Stupid woman! Do you know how to play at all!? I'm about to win! Why did you play a bomb!?"
The Nine - Tailed Fox, who had split a clone the size of a normal person, with papers stuck all over its face, roared at Kushina. Looking closely, not only its face but its whole body was covered with white papers, just like it was wearing a white ghillie suit.
Hearing this, Kushina, who also had quite a few papers stuck on her body, was equally annoyed.
"I saw you only had one card left. I just wanted to multiply the score. Who knew the card you had left was just a lousy card. Can you really blame me?"
"Yes, it's your fault. If you hadn't dragged me down, I would have covered Yue Yan with these papers long ago."
"You? I can't believe that. Haven't you won even once?"
"Stupid woman!"
"Stinky fox!"
Previously, the Nine - Tailed Fox saw Yue Yan and the others having so much fun. It also wanted to join in, so it kicked Minato Namikaze aside and sat down to play cards. However, its card skills... Well, let's just say they're only a bit better than Tsunade's, but not by much.
Watching the two start arguing again, Yue Yan pushed aside a few white streaks blocking his view and shrugged helplessly. Although he had lost a few times, overall he won more, so he was still having a great time.
"Stop arguing, you two."
"Shut up!" x2
Minato Namikaze stepped forward and tried to stop the fight, but both Kushina and the Nine - Tailed Fox shot him down with a single retort each.
Watching Minato Namikaze sit back with a bitter smile, Yue Yan laughed, making light of the situation.
"Senior Brother Minato Namikaze, I'm just saying, with those two, who do you think you can persuade? Just sit there and watch quietly."
Hearing this, Minato Namikaze was at a loss for words. So you've just been sitting there watching the fun, huh?
Kushina kept harping on the fact that the Nine - Tailed Fox hadn't won a single hand. Even though the Nine - Tailed Fox had learned a lot of language skills from Yue Yan, it couldn't get the upper hand for the moment.
Seeing the Nine - Tailed Fox's chest heaving rapidly, Kushina curled her lips. After recalling something Yue Yan once said, she stared at the Nine - Tailed Fox and made the hand signs of Dust Release.
Obviously, Kushina couldn't actually use Dust Release, so all she could say was:
"If you suck, practice more! If you can't handle losing, don't play!"
"Damn it! Fuck practicing more! I'll fight you one - on - one!"
The enraged Nine - Tailed Fox jumped up from the card table, grabbed the table edge with its paws, and was about to flip the table in a fit... but couldn't.