Hinata jumped from roof top to roof top, something she rarely did. Always preferring to just walk instead of being in a rush. Today was different though. Nine months later in the mellow month of May, both Naruto and Sakura were in labor, Naruto being at least three months early. The child was a premature child and Hinata was sick with worry. A bright blush swept over her face; her foot lost itself and she slipped on one of the drain pipes of an apartment complex. She got ahold of herself when she quickly caught hold of the fire escape. Hinata shook her head and continued her route to the Hyuga estate.

She was unsure if she was even allowed on the estate premises, in the section where Sakura was being kept; if it weren't for Sarada sending her directions, she wouldn't have known where to go and how to avoid the press and media who staked outside the mansion. Still, she managed to enter into the hall through a window from the gardens. She walked down the hall where she saw Sarada sitting on a bench and Ino, pacing.

When her and Ino's eyes met, Hinata bowed her head. A bit embarrassed. She snapped out of it when she heard the screams coming from the woman she impregnanted. Hinata stepped to the guards in front of the room but they brushed her off. She wasn't going to argue with them or fight them; she didn't want any conflict so she placed herself on the ground and bowed her head, forehead touching the floor.

"Please," she pleaded. "Please let me see Uchiha Sakura!" She remained in that position until she heard the lips of one of the guards smack against each other.

"Such a pathetic excuse of an Hyuga." He said. "Get up."

Hinata rose to her feet, knowing Ino was embarrassed for her, probably even Sarada who was held back from her training trip with Sasuke so as to be by her mother's side. Boruto didn't stay behind for his father's pregnancy; he went on with Sasuke.

"I'm sorry, Sarada." She said.

Sarada's eyes widen and she did a small smile, and shrugged. "I wanted to make sure mama and the baby was safe before leaving. Me and papa made a crib. I didn't want her to be alone."

Hinata nodded her head as a guard opened the door. She missed the interaction the guards had for Hanabi was notifed her older sister was present. Hanabi exited from the labor room and nodded at her sister. Hinata bowed to the younger woman. She was bright and looked well. Last month, Ayame gave birth to a healthy baby girl; the girl was name Aba. She showed signs that all would be well but Hanabi was awaiting for the birth of this child. The child that would have the prominence of an Uchiha yet the respect of an Hyuga. The name alone sent chills to enemies. Sarada was just a child but even then the villagers feared her. Yet, she wanted to be Hokage. Hanabi would have chuckled if it weren't for them being in her prescense at that moment.

"Ino." The Lord acknowledge. "Sarada...are you two?"

"Good," Ino finally answered. Her and Sakura barely spoke since the mishap that took place last year but Ino, Ino hoped they could make things work still. She had spoke to Hinata a couple of weeks ago and the Hyuga told Ino she wasn't having sex with Sakura anymore. There was no need to now that Naruto was good. Hinata took the pill as instructed and once Naruto was safe to go back home, they would continue on their blissful marriage. Ino could step in and try and fix the communication and anger that broke apart her and Sakura's relationship.

Hanabi allowed Hinata into the room. Sakura was covered in sweat, her legs spread, the baby's head crowning. Hinata ran to the woman she made love to and held her hand. Sakura didn't shy away from holding on to it, tight. Hinata whispered in the pink hair woman's ear. Saying she was there for her, all would be well. She kissed Sakura on the cheek.

"You know," she said, trying to make Sakura smile and relax. "When I told Saskue Naruto was pregnant before he left out with Boruto, he blushed."

Sakura smiled. It always amazed her how her husband would blush at certain aspects of Naruto but never blushed when around her. It was just the two men's relationship and their friendship. She didn't understand it nor did she try to, especially at this moment.

Her head slammed back into the pillow; the midwife held the baby in her arms and handed her to Sakura. "Congratulations, its a beautiful baby girl."

Hinata smiled at the baby and at Sakura. "What's her name, Sakura?"

"Sasami...Sasami Uchiha Hyuga."

Hanabi who stood to the back of the room came forward. She smiled with her arms behind her back. "Sasami is a pretty name," she said. "A beautiful name for the new birth of a Lord. With the name of an Uchiha, she will be feared yet welcomed as a leader to our clan."

Sakura felt those words were a bit harsh and dark although more than likely very true. She looked at Hinata and could see Hinata felt the same way as well.

"Sakura," Hinata started. "I'm going to go check on Naruto-kun. I'll meet you at your apartment tomorrow. I'm here for you."

Sakura nodded her head and watched the brunette leave. With her depature, Ino and Sarada entered into the room. It had been months since Sakura's eyes met the eyes of Ino.

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"AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!" Naruto screamed. "GET IT OUT, GET IT OUT, GET-IT-OUTTT!" Several nurses had to hold the 33 year old man down. The pain was a bit much, Hinata could see as she sweat dropped entering into the room. When she walked to the side of the bed, Naruto grabbed her hair and pulled her down. "I AM NEVER DOING THIS AGAIN!" Hinata somewhat smiled wryly and took his hand away from her hand. That was a mistake because he simply grabbed her hand. He squeezed it with so much force, it was turning blue.

"Naruto-kun, the baby will be here soon. Remember, you always wanted to give birth."

"YEAH BEFORE I KNEW HOW MUCH PAIN I WOULD BE IN. WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME?"

Hinata closed her eyes and simply smiled. The pain he was feeling was only payback for him punching holes in her condoms, having her go to Sakura to relieve herself since she lacked trust in him at that moment in time.

One of the nurses placed a moist towel over Naruto's head. He had calmed down and was holding the baby in his arms. She was small, tiny, not even bigger than Naruto's own hand in his female body. She'd be even smaller in his male form when in his hand.

His hair was a mess, strains pointed every which way from his pig tails. The nurse had informed him once his stitches heal from the surgery of having his tubes tied, he can let go of the sexy jutsu. They actually wanted Naruto to remain in the cave a while longer but Hinata said there was no need; even though she didn't give birth that time, she knew how to take care of a premature baby. Naruto could get back to his duties as the Hokage.

Hinata had an appointment at the Konoha hospital in about a couple of hours for her to get her tubes tied as well. Once the quarter came, she would go in to get a vasectomy-something Naruto would do as well.

She placed her hand on Naruto's head and smiled at their new child, Naruko. Her hair was blonde and she had three whiskers instead of two like her brother and sister. A pretty big head but she would grow into it as time went on.

"She's going to be apart of a big family." Naruto whispered. The corner of his eyes moist with the formation of tears; he always was quick to cry. "I always wanted them to have a family and here she is. Her and Sasami...is that her name?" Hinata confirmed by nodding her head. "Her and Sasami will be the best of friends and the best of sisters!" He placed his index finger on her nose and she smiled, even with her eyes closed. "I'll be right to her. I failed with Boruto and Himawari but with her and with Kawaki, it can be better."

Naruto wasn't dumb. Boruto acting out was because Naruto wasn't around. He lacked a father figure whom he recently found in Sasuke and Kakashi. Naruto would be lying if he said it didn't hurt knowing his son would rather train and learn from Sasuke and his sensei than him.

"Hanabi and Sakura believe Sasami will be the Lord of the clan." Hinata exclaimed.

"Oh?" Naruto said, looking at his wife. "Well then, Naruko shall be Hokage...or maybe Sasami...if Sarada manages to win the village-no, the city over then maybe a new tradition will bloom. Maybe we'll actually see an Uchiha become Hokage one day...believe it!"

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The week went by quickly and before Sakura knew it, Friday was here. She saw her daughter off early in the morning and along with her husband. Sakura hoped for a kiss from him but he simply turned and took the food she had made, of course, it would only last about a week, if that. She hugged Sarada and cried a little. Her daughter was growing up before her eyes, no longer thirteen but fourteen years old. She cried to her daughter and told her to video call her, to keep her cell phone charged, to eat healthy and to wash behind her ears.

Sasami was asleep in the crib in the master bedroom. There were talks of them moving to a bigger place but nothing could be done until the loan to the house was paid and the lease was over with the apartment complex.

Ino sat next to her, silent. "Shizune is on her second baby." She said matter of fact.

"Already! Goodness." Sakura had her tubes tied the after giving birth but since it was done by a midwife of the clan, she wanted to check things out with the Konoha hospital. She was aware the Hyuga clan still literally tied the tubes, a measure not very preventative. Just in case, she would go back to get her tubes tied again, and this time instead of them tying her tubes in a knot, they would actually cut and burn the tips of the tubes. She had an appointment in two weeks.

"Sakura," Ino started. She turned to face the pink haired woman with the green teal eyes. Ino had been staying at her apartment for majority of the week since Inojin and Sai had already taken off on their journey of training. Sasuke had Ino sleep on the couch of course during her stay. "I'm sorry about what happened...you know I care about you." Sakura nodded her head. "I just...was really hoping the baby was...was mine..."

Sakura placed her hand on top of Ino's. "Hinata and I's relationship is only platonic. I was only helping her out since she was in a tough spot with Naruto putting holes in her condoms. She was confused, didn't have trust in him, and wasn't even sure if she, herself, wanted another child." She paused and her lips felt dry. Maybe she would make them some tea. "We were there for each other...I was lonely, lost, and confused. And she helped with that as well."

"What am I to you?" Ino asked.

"Ino...we're married."

"We love each other and we've already fucked behind our husbands back...well, not really because they know." She sanked into the couch, her shoulders slumped.

Sakura wasn't sure what to say; Ino was right and it was true but it was a lot to take in. Her and Hinata were being hounded by gossip columnist and though it slowed down in the week, her reputation was not the same prior to getting pregnant. For Sakura to step out with another woman who was married to an influential man, it could get dire. She rolled her eyes and ran her fingers through her hair. That's why she needed to get her tubes tied-correctly. She already knew her and Ino would be making love whether with Ino's vagina or with her cock. The last thing Sakura wanted was to give birth to Ino's child, although it would be absolutely wonderfully if she did.

"Ino?" Sakura said. "What are we going to do?"