Chapter 49: Gangshou

Because Gangshou is about to be born, Lian Ye hasn't taken any missions these past few days and has given Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Zhuan Qin Xiaochun a few days off.

That made the two of them overjoyed, enjoying a hard‑won vacation.

A few days later, at the Hashirama Residence.

"What should we do, what should we do…?" Senju Hashirama paced anxiously in the courtyard, "Sakurako is about to give birth, we don't know if it's a boy or a girl?"

Senju Fujikage stared at his father with a bewildered expression.

Shouldn't these be his lines?

It seems… he is the child's father, right?!

Xuanwo Mizuto rolled his eyes irritably, "Hashirama, stop causing trouble."

"Haha, it's my first time being a grandpa, a bit nervous," Senju Hashirama scratched his head sheepishly.

After a year of recuperation, Hashirama's wounds have healed completely.

But he can clearly feel that his bodily functions are far weaker than before.

His vitality is no longer as vigorous as it once was.

Hashirama knows he is not far from death.

To avoid worrying Xuanwo Mizuto and Feijian, he did not tell them about it.

Therefore he cherishes the present time even more.

When he learned he would become a grandpa, his heart was filled with joy.

He did not expect a pleasant surprise in the final years of his life.

At that moment, Qianshou Feijian and Lian Ye hurried over.

"How's it going, big brother?" Feijian asked anxiously.

Since the one about to be born is his grandson or granddaughter, of course he's concerned.

"Fujikage big brother, are you alright?" Lian Ye approached Fujikage.

Fujikage's forehead was sweating with tension, his face turned pale, and his legs trembled slightly.

Hearing Lian Ye's question, Fujikage's voice trembled a bit: "Lian Ye, I… I'm a little nervous."

He truly worries about his wife's and child's safety.

Childbirth in the Ninja World is very dangerous; a slight mishap can result in a double death.

"Relax, Sister Sakurako and the child will be fine," Lian Ye whispered reassuringly.

He believes the things Fujikage worries about won't happen.

After all, Gangshou will later have a younger brother, Shengshu.

At least before Shengshu is born, Fujikage and Sakurako won't encounter trouble.

As for what comes after, Lian Ye is also unsure.

The original work never mentions any concrete information about the two.

However, they live in the Daimyo's Residence, so there should be no major issues.

"Thank you, Lian Ye." Fujikage's nervousness eased a bit.

It's the first time in life experiencing this; claiming not to be nervous would be false.

He truly fears a double death happening to him.

Fortunately, shortly after, a baby's cry echoed from the room.

Everyone hurriedly gathered at the doorway, faces full of anticipation.

"Fujikage, do you prefer a boy or a girl?" Hashirama looked at his son and asked.

"I… I like both," Fujikage replied, his face flushed.

The midwife opened the door, brought the child out, and said with a smile:

"Everyone, don't be nervous; the delivery went smoothly, mother and child are safe!"

Hearing this, several people rushed forward to watch.

Senju Hashirama took the child, grinned widely,

"Haha, it's a girl, I have a granddaughter!"

"Big brother, hand it to me quickly!" Qianshou Feijian said urgently.

His brother's speed was too fast; before he could react, the granddaughter was already in his arms.

"Feijian, don't be impatient; let me hold her for a while first," Hashirama said cheerfully.

Since the granddaughter is in his hands, isn't it up to him how long he wants to hold her?

As for Feijian? Who cares!

Lian Ye originally wanted to see Gangshou's newborn form, but unfortunately he couldn't squeeze in at all.

Not only him, even Fujikage as a father could only watch from outside as his father and second uncle fought over his child.

But Fujikage quickly thought of his wife, ignored her, and rushed into the house.

Lian Ye raised an eyebrow at the sight.

He could tell that Fujikage and Sakurako were true love, and Gangshou was just an accident…

"Hashirama, give me the granddaughter."

Xuanwo Mizuto reached out; she also wanted to hold the granddaughter.

Hashirama was somewhat reluctant, but since his wife had spoken, he could only painfully hand the granddaughter over.

"Big sister-in-law, I haven't held her yet," Feijian said weakly.

He arrived first, so how could the big sister-in-law cut in line?

"Feijian, don't be hasty; let me look at the granddaughter first," Xuanwo Mizuto said with a smile.

"Alright..." Feijian sighed.

He could only hope that Big Sister would quickly hand the granddaughter over to him.

"Alright, Feijian."

After an unknown amount of time, while Feijian waited anxiously, Big Sister finally was about to hand the granddaughter to him.

He extended his hand in anticipation, ready to receive Gangshou.

Well, it's his first time holding a granddaughter, and he's somewhat excited.

At that moment, Tōin helped the frail Sakurako out.

"Grandma, may I see the child?" Sakurako said.

"Of course." Xuanwo Mizuto did not hesitate and handed Gangshou to Sakurako.

After all, Sakurako is the child's mother.

Watching Sakurako take the granddaughter with his eyes wide open, Feijian felt the sky collapse.

He had waited bitterly for a long time, never expecting such an ending.

Lian Ye saw Qianshou Feijian's constipated expression and almost couldn't hold it in.

This old kid is really amusing.

Xuanwo Mizuto noticed Feijian's plaintive expression, shrugged helplessly, and said, "Feijian, there's nothing I can do; the child's mother has spoken."

Qianshou Feijian: "……"

Fortunately, in the end Feijian finally got his wish and embraced the granddaughter.

He looked at Gangshou with a very gentle gaze.

Lian Ye was completely stunned by the scene.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that this old kid could have such a gentle side.

Sakurako named her daughter "Gangshou".

……

After Gangshou was born, everyone adored the child immensely.

Unfortunately, not long after, Tōin and Sakurako took Gangshou to the capital.

This made Senju Hashirama extremely uncomfortable.

On the day of departure, he clutched Tōin's hem and begged to keep Gangshou.

Seeing his father's embarrassing demeanor, Tōin felt somewhat helpless.

He finally promised that he would frequently bring Gangshou back, and only then did Hashirama consent to let go.

Later, Tōin kept his word, bringing Gangshou back every now and then.

Being able to see the granddaughter often made the two of Hashirama extremely happy.

The side story ended, and Lian Ye returned to his normal ninja life.

It is worth mentioning that while Lian Ye was on a mission,

Senju Hashirama convened a Five Kage Summit and sold the captured Tailed Beast to each village.

Xuanwo Mizuto used the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Technique to seal the Nine-Tails within his body.

Other Ninja Villages followed suit.

Thus, the jinchuriki appeared.