Chapter 53: Protect Your Little Sister, Naruto!
Everyone had been in a panic, but fortunately Kushina—who had just given birth herself—was there to take charge.
Under her calm directions, everyone quickly got into position and prepared everything needed for the delivery.
After a period of intense effort, with a loud "Waaah!", little Karin finally entered the world.
As Karin was born, the system chime rang in Oborotsuki's mind simultaneously.
"Ding! Congratulations! Number of children +1! You have received a reward: First Offspring Grand Gift Package ×1! Please check your inventory!"
Children being born, reaching certain cumulative numbers, and even grandchildren could all grant rewards.
Oborotsuki had already confirmed this earlier.
So he wasn't surprised by the notification.
He stepped forward, looking at the newborn baby. His heart filled with joy—but also a brief moment of dazed wonder.
Little Karin had truly arrived.
From now on, as her father, he had one more responsibility: raising her well…
"Oborotsuki—what are you standing there for? Hurry and bring me the blanket!"
Kushina turned and saw him frozen in place. She quickly reminded him.
"Oh…"
Oborotsuki handed over the blanket. Kushina wrapped little Karin in it, then turned and gently passed her to him:
"Congratulations—it's a little princess."
Hearing this, Oborotsuki broke into a relieved, happy smile. He carefully took Karin into his arms:
"She's so adorable… she really looks like you, Mayumi."
With that, he carried Karin over to Mayumi and gently placed the baby in her mother's arms.
"What's her name?"
Red asked curiously, her face full of delight.
"Karin…"
Mayumi had decided on the name long ago when she learned the baby was a girl, discussing it with her "husband."
So she answered without hesitation.
"Now we've got one more family member! Welcome to the world, little Karin."
Konan also revealed her innate maternal side. She walked over with a gentle smile and softly touched Karin's chubby cheeks and tiny hands.
"Congratulations, Oborotsuki."
"You've got both a son and a daughter now."
Red patted Oborotsuki's shoulder and laughed.
"Son and daughter? Where's the son coming from? Unless you're going to give me one—wait, don't tell me you're—?"
Oborotsuki playfully pinched Red's nose and looked at her in mock surprise.
"How could I be that fast?!"
"I meant… little Naruto!"
Red blurted out without thinking.
Oborotsuki froze. Mayumi and Konan both looked slightly awkward.
Everyone instinctively glanced behind them.
Standing a little apart, watching the warm scene, Kushina heard the words. She lowered her head slightly.
She still hadn't agreed to anything with Oborotsuki and had kept a proper distance.
So naturally, little Naruto couldn't directly call Oborotsuki "Daddy."
But that had been before.
Now, watching newborn Karin being showered with love and adoration by Oborotsuki, Konan, Red, and Mayumi—this deeply touched Kushina's heart.
She remembered when Naruto was born.
She hadn't even had a chance to properly see him.
Biwako had only just finished delivering him when that mysterious enemy suddenly attacked and killed Biwako.
If Oborotsuki hadn't arrived in time to rescue Naruto that night…
And after that night…
Mother and son had lived in hiding. Naruto had never met his real father, never seen Jiraiya-sensei or anyone else from the village…
He had only been with her—always fleeing, always under threat from that mysterious enemy.
Was he really going to grow up like this—without a father's love?
Thinking of this, Kushina suddenly felt a deep sadness.
At that moment, Oborotsuki walked over carrying Karin. Konan and Red followed, surrounding her.
"Red, what did you just say?"
Oborotsuki asked with a smile, looking at the silent, lowered-head Kushina.
Red, quick on the uptake, immediately replied:
"I said you now have both a son and a daughter."
"That's right. Karin is my daughter—and Naruto is too."
"Today is double happiness! Hahaha!"
Oborotsuki laughed heartily, continuing to look at Kushina. He clearly saw her body tremble slightly at his words.
"Kushina… what are you worrying about? No one here treats you as an outsider."
Konan stepped forward, gently placing a hand on Kushina's shoulder and comforting her softly.
Just as she finished speaking, two large tears fell from Kushina's lowered eyes onto the floor.
Seeing Kushina's reaction, Konan and Red both hesitated and looked toward Oborotsuki.
Oborotsuki said nothing. He simply reached out with his left arm and gently pulled Kushina into his embrace:
"Little Karin—this is Auntie Kushina. You have to remember her, okay?"
"You also have a big brother named Naruto. You two have to get along and grow up together… Daddy will teach you both some really amazing ninjutsu!"
"No one will ever be allowed to hurt or bully you!"
Oborotsuki said softly with a smile to little Karin.
And at that moment, as if understanding his words, little Karin stopped crying. She even raised her tiny hand, trying to touch Kushina's cheek.
This gesture made Kushina's eyes grow even more moist. Unable to hold back, she reached out and took Karin from Oborotsuki's arms:
"Naruto—this is your little sister. Her name is Karin…"
Kushina said tearfully, holding Karin in front of little Naruto.
All the walls she had held up until now completely crumbled the moment she saw newborn Karin being cherished and adored by Oborotsuki and everyone else.
In this instant, Kushina made her decision—to find a reliable father for Naruto.
And that father… was Oborotsuki.
Hearing Kushina's words, Konan and Red both froze for a moment.
Mayumi, still weak on the bed, showed a joyful and relieved expression.
And in Oborotsuki's ear, the system chime rang once again:
"Ding! Congratulations! Number of children +1! You have received a reward: First Offspring Grand Gift Package ×1! Please check your inventory!"
"Ya ya…"
Little Naruto raised both arms in the air and kicked his tiny legs—as if trying to hug little Karin.
Seeing this, everyone laughed.
"This little guy has already accepted his sister!"
"You have to be a real man and protect your little sister, okay, Naruto? No bullying her!"
Red walked over and gently tapped Naruto's nose with a smile.
"They're both so adorable."
Konan turned to look at Oborotsuki, smiling unconsciously as she touched her own belly.
"When yours is born, Naruto and Karin will have another little brother or sister."
Oborotsuki immediately grinned.
Hearing this, Konan's ears turned red. She lowered her head shyly:
"Mine still has a long way to go…"
She murmured softly.
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