Yes I finished chapter 10. I know very late and ya'll are probably annoyed at me and I'll accept that, though please don't hate me. The problem wasn't that I didn't have any ideas it was just that I couldn't type them out the way I wanted it and after a countless number of deletes and backspaces this appeared.
Anyway thanks for hopefully not giving up on me and please enjoy this chapter.
Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto and if I did it would suck.
Scrunching her eyes against the morning sun rays, Kushina grumpily got up and turned to see and empty spot next to her along with loud noises coming from the kitchen. 'Why is he so quiet on missions but so loud in the kitchen?' she thought, sitting up.
Suddenly a hard kick forced her to lie back down as she started slowly gasping for air. Sensing Kushina in distress, Minato rushed to the bedroom, taking her hand gently as she nearly crushed it.
Calming down again she closed her eyes and slowly sat up with Minato's help. "Are you alright, dear?" he asked, worry evident in his voice. Feeling slightly better she responded, "Yes I'm alright but I think it's time."
When she opened her eyes she watched as his worried expression turned to one of panic. "What's with that look on your face? You're going to become a father, not lunch for the Nine Tails."
"I know it's just that, I don't want anything bad to happen to you or Naruto," he answered, his expression softening to a small smile as he let her gently rub his hand while he laid the other on her stomach.
A few minutes passed before either said anything until Kushina asked, "Minato, did you leave the stove turned on?" Muttering a curse under his breath he raced back to the kitchen, their breakfast burning.
Chuckling she got up slower this time and got dressed, walking out into the hallway when she headed to the kitchen. Minato was by the sink, scraping off burned egg that was sticking to the pan. "And you wonder why I don't cook my own meals, Kushina," he joked.
Trying to cover her laugh she took a seat and munched on an apple, hearing him complaining about his cooking. Reaching the core someone knocked on the door. The pair sensed who it was and Minato immediately cleaned up.
When the kitchen was presentable he opened the door to see Hiruzen Sarutobi and his wife Biwako standing in the hallway. While the two Hokages greeted each other Biwako came inside and went over to Kushina. "How are you feeling right now?" she asked.
"Worse than I felt in the past months. Man I don't know if I could ever do this again," Kushina answered. As the men came in Biwako just grunted and commented, "That's why it's the women that have children, men are too weak to bare the burden."
As Minato avoided rolling his eyes, he took a seat beside Kushina while the two guests took the seats across. "I've heard you're almost due Kushina am I right?" the Third Hokage asked, blowing smoke from his pipe. She just nodded as Sarutobi continued, "Due to the circumstances of your pregnancy we found a place outside of Konah that's safe for you. Biwako will help you with the birth along with a trusted assistant of hers."
She just nodded as Minato gave her a kiss on her cheek and left with Sarutobi. When the men were gone Biwako started, "Are you ready?" Sighing she just replied, "I guess."
While they were walking Biwako made sure that they took the less crowded streets. "It's better if few people knew about your delivery," she said.
They were passing close to the Uchiha compound so Kushina kept an eye out for Mikoto. As they kept walking she noticed her going back to the compound, a bundle in her arms.
Ignoring Biwako's advice she caught the other's attention. Mikoto looked their direction and cast them a small smile, walking over to them. In her arms was a sleeping Sasuke.
"Konnichiwa, Mikoto-chan. O-genki desu ka?" Kushina asked. "Genki desu. Anata wa genkidesu ka?" she replied. "Ee, genki desu. Lio- tenki desu ne?" "Hai, though slightly a little too warm. Very weird for this time of the year. I probably should head back soon before little Sasuke wakes up. He doesn't like sleeping out in the sun too much."
Nodding Kushina commented with a smile, "You know from a distance Sasuke looked somewhat like a girl." Quietly chuckling Mikoto answered, "Well it's probably the strands on the side of his face. They somewhat hide the face shape."
Kushina was about to say something else but was interrupted when Biwako said, "I'm afraid we need to get going, Mikoto-san. Let's go now Kushina." Before she took a step though the demon carrier asked, "Hey, Mikoto, does the contractions really… you know, make you feel like you're being split in two?"
Before she could answer Biwako took her hand and dragged her off with Mikoto giggling at the scene.
"Hold still Washi or you'll cause more damage to yourselve," Sada scolded as she put more ointment on Washi's broken ribs while he hissed in pain. "You're lucky that Kuniko held back otherwise you wouldn't be sitting up right now. Must have been something bad you got yourself into for her to punch you like this."
He only replied, "I don't think it's that bad. Though she has been very tense these past few weeks. Ouch!" "I told you it would hurt so stop complaining like a baby and take it like the stupid man you are. And just so you know, she only hurts you cause she wants to make sure you don't do something stupid," Sada finished, closing the lid on the container.
Turning to face her he smirked, "And what have I done that gives her permission to nearly crush my chest?" "I don't know. Ask her. All I know is I'm out of here and off the clock until this evening. Try not to get back on her nerves until then."
With that she walked out of the small room while Washi put his shirt back on, in pain of course. The door opened with Kuniko staring at him with glaring eyes. The two were in a staring contest for what seemed like hours until he said, "You almost crushed my chest you know?"
"I know. Maybe then it would have knocked some sense into that thick headed skull of yours," she answered, slamming the door behind her. "Where's Amaya?" "With Sada and Ryuu. Figured she needed some time to relax after all the yelling I did last night." "I wonder whose fault that is."
She smacked him across the face, "Do you think before you speak?" Before he could reply she continued, "I only hurt you because I care about you! Do you have any idea what you just got yourselve into?"
Pinching the bridge of her nose Washi said, "Why do you always worry, Kuni? I'm not some little child that needs to be scolded. Sometimes I wonder if you're actually my mother in disguise." "Well if I was then you would listen to me more wouldn't you? And I only scold you because you never think. You just go off and do whatever leaving me to wonder what trouble you're getting into while the village places bets on how mad I'll get when you return."
The room fell silent again until Washi got up to leave. "Where are you going?" she asked. "Out. I've got something to do tonight," he answered opening the door and stepping out.
Before he disappeared down the hallway Kuniko called out, "If you survive this suicide plan then don't bother coming back!" That made him stop for a second but then he was off again, slightly limping.
Even when he was out of sight she just stayed rooted to the ground while the nurses and doctors walked around her, knowing that she needed time to herself.
Sighing she went to the front office, smiling a little at Ryuu who was trying to get one of the blocks away from Amaya without her crying. Sada stood watching them until she looked up as their eyes played out an entire conversation.
Nodding Sada said, "Alright Ryuu we can go now. Amaya, let's put the blocks up so you two can go, too." Turning her head Amaya saw Kuniko and with a large smile brought her arms up so she could be picked up.
Face bright the older women picked her up, causing her to giggle. "Silly child," Kuniko said as Amaya continued to giggle.
"I can't put him in your arms if you keep pulling them back Itachi-chan." "But I'm afraid I'll drop him, Kaa-san." Sighing Mikoto motioned Itachi to kneel on the floor by the kitchen table and helped move his arms until he was cradling baby Sasuke, who was still asleep.
"I still don't see why you're so nervous all of a sudden. You were fine when he was only a few weeks old," she questioned as she took out ingredients for lunch. In a quiet voice he answered, "He moves a lot now."
Smiling she went back to the task at hand, thinking on how she could slip away tonight to go help her friend. Well Fugaku will be with some of the clansmen tonight so there wouldn't be too much trouble there but, who will watch over Itachi and Sasuke? Hm Itachi is very responsible and I should be back by this evening, plus he's always saying he won't let anything bad happen to his sibling…
Taking a deep breath she turned around and asked, "Itachi, I just remembered there's somewhere I need to go to tonight. Will you be alright watching Sasuke by yourself until your father or I come home?"
Staring at her with a confused expression he answered, "Of course, Kaa-san but where are you going? Do I need to cook something for dinner later?"
"I'm going off to help a friend of mine and I'll make something for you two to eat later. I should be back before your father gets home but if either of us are not then put Sasuke to bed at his usual time alright?" she finished, noting the look on Itachi's responsible face.
He focused his eyes down on his brother, who was starting to wake up from his nap. Little onyx eyes opened as they gazed up at the two people above him. Recognizing them he smiled, making Itachi stretch his mouth into a smile also.
"I know he's in good hands, Itachi," their mother said, placing a kiss on Itachi's head while she went to finish lunch.
Cursing under his breath Washi finally limped into the clearing, feeling eyes staring at him. A shadowed figure appeared under the trees and said, "You're late and you also seem to be limping. Are you up for this?"
"Don't worry about me," he answered while standing up slightly straighter, "I just had a little misunderstanding with someone I know. Let's just say she has her own way of expressing her opinion of this plan."
"You told this woman my plan?" the figure questioned, a dark essence emitted from them. "I see you don't really care about your loved one's safety then."
Gulping Washi just said, "I didn't tell her everything in detail, just that I will help a fellow shinobi get revenge on a few certain people. I made sure not to mention your name or the actual plan, though she knows where it's happening at."
Silence took over until the figure turned toward their intended direction. "You be sure to keep that mouth of yours close. That's how you got that scar in the first place am I right?"
Without waiting for an answer the figure vanished as Washi took the same direction, limp gone.
Looking in the mirror, Mikoto adjusted her old jounin vest while added a few weapons in the pockets. Thinking that it was good enough she tied on a ninja holster, adding more weapons in it. Thinking it was enough she checking to make sure no one was coming up and went to a locked cabinet, taking out her ninjato.
Frowning slightly at the dust built up on the sheath, she pulled it out. The handle was slightly worn out but the blade seemed to be in good condition, despite not being used in year. Putting it back in its covering she tied it to her back and put her blouse over it.
Making sure nothing showed Mikoto stepped out of the room and headed towards the front door. Passing by the living room she smiled at Itachi who was playing with Sasuke.
"I'm leaving now Itachi," she called. "Daijobu, Kaa-san," he answered, giving her a slight nod. Little Sasuke looked toward her and let out a big smile.
Nodding the mother put on her sandals and slid the door back. Sliding it back she double checked no one was around and teleported to a spot outside the compound. Looking around she found a bunch of chakra signatures outside of Konoha, one of them Kushina's, and went off.
Yeah I know it sucked but at least I tried right? *gets hit with a tomato* Well that was rude. I had a little trouble with Biwako cause there ain't much known about her except she was the Third's wife and believed child birth was the ultimate strength test between men and women.
Also I do believe Minato wasn't a bad cook, just an easily distracted one. Yes I am aware that Mikoto is more thought of being a housewife but I think she was quite strong since she was a jounin (I haven't figured out how to add the little symbol thing over the 'o' ) before. Anyway the next chapter is going to be about Naruto's birth along with a little more background on Washi's revenge.
Thanks for reading and leave a review/ flame if you like. If you flame then state a valid reason for your negative comment otherwise I think of you nothing more than an annoying pest to ignore.
(Ugh why did I type so many words?)
O-genki desu ka? – How are you? Genki desu- I am fine. Anata wa genkidesu ka? - Are you doing well? (I looked on Google for this one so don't please don't hurt me if it's wrong) Ee, genki desu- Yes, I am fine Lio- tenki desu ne? -It's fine weather, isn't it?
A ninjato was a weapon ninja used and was described as a short katana with the blade slightly straighter and with a larger and more square like tsuba (hand guard). The sageo (cord) was about 12 feet in length and was favored among ninjas for being able to easily tie across the back leaving their hands free to climb walls and such. (Not sure if they ever used this sword in Naruto but I thought that if they were used then Mikoto probably did have one.) p.s. I looked up this sword up on tons of sights so the information presented should be accurate.