Disclaimer: I don't own a single shred of the Naruto franchise, I am just a fan writing a story.
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In the midst of a life and death struggle that was taking place just outside the village walls, a miraculous event was taking place. A small blond-haired baby was entering his first few moments of life. It seemed almost surreal that something like the birth of a child could take place during such a stressful time.
Though to Kushina Uzumaki, all she was concerned about was making it through the labor so she could see her baby boy. She had spent the months preparing for him to arrive going around the village purchasing baby goods like there was no tomorrow. But now, all that preparation had been for naught, as the doctor in charge of the delivery had told her that she might not last much longer due to trauma caused to her body by the effects of the Kyuubi's rampage.
Now all she wanted to do was to protect him, her Naruto, to hold him and keep him safe and hope that her husband and village leader came up with another option, something other than what she knew was going to happen.
She was startled from her reverie by a sorrowful voice. "It's time. I need to take him now." The doctors left the room stating that there wasn't anything else they could do at the moment.
She looked up, and saw the Sandaime and her husband, Minato. "Is there any other way? Can't he be spared from this fate?"
The Yondaime looked at her with regret in his eyes. "If there was you know that I would take it in a moments notice. It seems that nothing short of a miracle would stop Kyuubi, and unfortunately Naruto is that miracle." He then embraced her and Naruto in a strong hug.
The Sandaime looked upon the couple and couldn't help but shed a tear at the heartfelt moment. Trying to reassure he spoke gently "Kushina I promise that I'll watch over Naruto and make sure that he stays safe."
Kushina then looked up with a small smile upon her face. "I'll hold you to that promise old man, even if I have to haunt you from beyond the grave." Sarutobi nodded in reply.
"If I have to give him up so soon at least let me say goodbye." She said trying to prolong the inevitable. "Of course you can." Came her reply.
Holding Naruto close to her, Kushina took a closer look at his small face as she reconciled with the fact that she would never see him get to grow up and be with his family. "Be strong my little one as I will always watch over you even if I am not there for you." Then Naruto opened his eyes and inquisitively at her with his bright blue eyes and smiled. Kushina smiled back before looking at Minato.
"Ok, you can take him now before I regret this even more." With that Minato took the baby from her arms and held him tightly. "I'm sorry for what I have to do to you my son and I hope someday that you can forgive me."
As Minato and Sarutobi Leave the room, Minato looks back. "I love you Kushina Uzumaki and I'll see you soon."
"I love you too Minato Namikaze. Don't keep me waiting too long." Came her reply. With that they left.
As the minutes went by and she took her last breaths, Kushina thought of Naruto one last time. "I love you my little Naruto and I'll always watch over you and protect you." With that she took her last breath.
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I know it's sad, but I'm typing this at 2am and I've been meaning to get this off my chest. This is how I envision Naruto's birth and Kushina's last moment's of life. With that said good night all.