January 26th, Daimyo Mansion, Land of Water, Chie's Royal Bedchamber.
Outside, the cold wind still howled, but inside the chamber, warmth permeated, filled with a mix of tension and anticipation.
All irrelevant personnel had been dismissed, leaving only the core medical assistants.
Tsunade rolled up her sleeves, her hands covered in pure green medical Chakra, calmly and precisely guiding the birthing process.
Inside the room, Chie's hair was soaked with sweat, and her knuckles, gripping the bedsheet tightly, were white. Violent contractions came one after another, and she gritted her teeth.
Tsunade gently soothed, "Chie, breathe deeply, follow my rhythm."
Chie clutched the sheets, sweat drenching her nightgown, but under Tsunade's control, all pain seemed to be within a tolerable range.
Tsunade personally cut the umbilical cord, skillfully cleaning and examining the baby, her movements as fluid as art.
After several hours of agony, a loud and strong cry finally broke the tense atmosphere.
A rare, joyful sound escaped Tsunade's lips. "Chie, it's a healthy boy."
Soon, the cleaned and swaddled infant was carried out by Tsunade and gently placed beside Chie's pillow.
The little one's skin was still a bit red and wrinkled, but his cries were loud and his limbs strong, clearly indicating excellent health.
Chie leaned weakly against the pillow, looking at the child placed beside her, a happy smile gracing her pale face.
She gently caressed the child's small face and softly said, "White, pure as the snow outside. My child, from now on, you shall be called Uchiha Haku. May your life be peaceful and pure."
However, no sooner had she finished speaking than an undeniable voice came from outside.
"Haku?"
Shun remembered Haku from the original story, who accompanied Zabuza and wore somewhat effeminate clothing.
So, he stepped into the inner chamber and said, "The name Haku is too soft, too effeminate, lacking a sense of power. How can the heir of my Uchiha clan, destined to wield power and stand at the pinnacle of the Ninja World, bear such a weak name?"
The bedchamber instantly fell silent. The smile on Chie's face froze, a hint of disappointment and grievance flashing across it, but she dared not retort.
Shun pondered for a moment, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "I hope he will be manly and decisive in his killings. From today onwards, he shall be called Uchiha Hamamaru."
Hamamaru!
This name, as if inherently carrying a chilling aura, formed an extremely strong contrast with the newborn's tender appearance.
Chie lowered her head, gently kissed the child's forehead, and whispered, "Yes... Hamamaru... Uchiha Hamamaru."
She accepted this name, which symbolized the father's strong will and expectations.
...
Time passed quickly, ten days flew by in the blink of an eye.
February 5th, Sāra's Royal Bedchamber.
Compared to the tension during Chie's delivery, Sāra's birthing process seemed much smoother. Perhaps it was due to the previous experience, or perhaps it was because this queen from Rōran was inherently robust in physique.
Another cry announced the arrival of another royal family member.
Tsunade walked out holding the baby girl, looked at her small and delicate features, and teased, "Sāra, her hair and eyebrows are like yours, but that stubborn little mouth is exactly like someone else's."
Sāra said weakly, "Let me see the little one."
The baby girl inherited her mother's red hair, and her nose bridge already showed a graceful curve.
Sāra held her daughter, her face beaming with a brilliant smile. "My adorable little one, when you grow up, you'll surely be a great beauty."
Then, she turned to Shun, her eyes filled with inquiry.
Shun looked at his daughter in the swaddling clothes, her exotic features inherited from her mother.
He said in a deep voice, "Manaka. Eternal love and faith, like a resilient flower in the cycles of reincarnation. She shall be called Uchiha Manaka."
Sāra softly repeated the name, it carried a unique charm.
She lowered her head and gently kissed her daughter's forehead, a soft light flashing in her eyes.
"Manaka... Uchiha Manaka... Eternal flower, never wilting even in sandstorms. A very beautiful name."
...
With the birth of the two children, the Daimyo Mansion quietly changed.
Occasionally, one could hear the loud cries or babbling sounds of infants from the inner chambers.
The maidservants bustled about, caring for the queens and infants, their steps light, their faces often bearing smiles.
Tsunade's visits gradually increased. Sometimes, she would sit nearby, watching Chie or Sāra breastfeed or lull their babies to sleep.
Occasionally, when they rested, she would carefully pick up a child. Her rough and uninhibited personality would unconsciously soften when faced with these delicate little lives.
She would use one finger to tease Hamamaru's tiny hand, watching his unconscious grasp, and hum.
"Little one, you have quite a grip."
She would also make funny faces at Manaka, making the little infant giggle.
These scenes surprised the surrounding attendants somewhat. They had never seen Tsunade so gentle.
One evening, in Tsunade's bedchamber.
Tsunade leaned quietly in Shun's embrace, feeling his breath and warmth.
These past few days, after delivering babies, witnessing new life, and daily playfully interacting with the children, something had changed within her.
The obsession with resurrecting Nawaki still remained, but she also desired a child, a child who flowed with her and Shun's bloodline.
Her voice was much softer than usual, as if tinged with shyness and anticipation. "Shun."
"Hmm?"
Shun closed his eyes, giving a lazy response, seemingly still immersed in their recent intimacy.
Tsunade seemed to hesitate for a moment but finally looked up, meeting his gaze.
"I... I don't want to use contraception anymore. I want a child."
This sentence seemed to drain her strength, yet also felt like shedding a heavy burden.
Shun opened his eyes, looking at Tsunade, a hint of surprise flashing in them.
He kissed Tsunade's forehead and said, "Since you wish for it so much, I respect your decision."
A joyful smile appeared on Tsunade's face. She propped herself up with her hands, leaned close to his face, and kissed him deeply.
"Shun, tonight, love me. Please cherish me well."
After speaking, Tsunade leaned in and kissed him.
"Mm... Mmn..."
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